1327 NE Pine Island Rd
Suite 110-111
Cape
Coral,
FL
33909
239-673-7426
We are a state of the art, newly relocated, emergency veterinary hospital.
Providing hospitalization, radiography, in house laboratory, surgery, and
out patient treatment is just some of what we can do. Our office is conveniently
open when your family veterinarian is not. Please call with any questions
or concerns, and our highly trained staff will be able to assist you.
We're open nights and
weekends for your
convenience:
Monday -
Thursday 5 p.m.- 8a.m.
On Friday we open at 5 p.m.
and remain open until Monday
at 8 a.m.
We're located in
the
same plaza as Mel's Diner,
and easily
accessible to Ft.
Myers, North Ft. Myers and
Cape Coral.
Click here for a map and
driving directions.
EMERGENCY VETERINARY CLINIC
2045 Collier Avenue, Fort Myers
239-939-5542
We are an emergency and critical care
veterinary clinic. We offer our services
to all local veterinary clinics and to
clients who are visiting our area.
This emergency veterinary clinic is
open after hours on weekdays, on weekends
and on all holidays. The facilities
include surgery and specialty services.
Click here for a map and
driving
directions
About National Forests
in Florida
This pertains to
Apalachicola National Forest in Wakulla County,
Ocala National
Forest, mostly in Marion County, and Osceola
National Forest, spread across both Baker and Columbia Counties:
According to the USDA
Forest Service, dogs are permitted in national forests,
but must
be under physical restraint at all
times when you are hiking.
In campgrounds, dogs must be on a
leash of not more than 6 feet and under
control.
Pets are not permitted in swimming/picnicking or
day-use areas.
About Florida State
Parks
Pets are permitted
in "designated areas" of Florida State Parks, including
campgrounds.
For specific
information, please read
State Park Pet Policy.
Shore Bird Alert: April
through August
No Humans or dogs in posted
areas.
Sea Turtle Season: May
through September
Did you know
Florida is home to five species of sea turtles: Hawksbill,
Kemp’s Ridley,
Loggerhead,
Leatherback and Green. Sea turtles make between 40,000 to 84,000
nests
along our shores
every year. We must learn to
Share the Beach with Nesting Turtles.
Pet Friendly
Beaches
NOTE: Leashed dogs are
allowed on all area beaches.
Fort Myers and Cape
Coral are very pet friendly.
"If your dog poops,
please scoop!"
DOG BEACH - BONITA SPRINGS
Dog Beach is located
at Blind Pass on County Road 865,
south of Fort Myers Beach
and Bonita Beach in Lee
County. This beach is more of a sand bar and
there's about two acres of
land at low tide. Dogs are allowed off-leash.
239.461.7449
ALGIERS
BEACH/GULFSIDE CITY PARK
Dogs on a leash are allowed on Algiers Beach
Gulfside City Park, Sanibel
Island.
BOWMAN'S BEACH
Dogs on a leash are allowed on Bowman's Beach, Sanibel Island.
LIGHTHOUSE PARK BEACH
Dogs on a leash are allowed on Lighthouse Park Beach, Sanibel
Island.
TARPON BAY ROAD BEACH
Dogs on a leash are allowed on Tarpon Bay Road Beach, Sanibel
Island.
PLACES TO PLAY
DOG PARK
SAFETY by Sandy Golding
WAGGING TAILS DOG PARK
Located inside Rotary
Park, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral,
at the end of Pelican
Road, between Pelican and
El Dorado.
Offers two fenced and sodded areas, one for small
dogs and one for big dogs.
Users must pre-register provide proof of immunizations and
residency.
5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral
239.549.4606
BARKINGHAM PARK
Located inside
Buckingham Community Park at 9800 Buckingham Rd. in Fort
Myers.
Offers 1.5-acres, a
separate small dog area, benches, fences, handicap
facilities, lights,
handy parking, poop
bags, restrooms, shelters, trash cans, water, walking
trails,
with more features
planned for the future. There is a pond, but dogs are
not
permitted to romp
in it. As far as we know, a usage permit is still
required.
239.338.3288
POOCH PARK
Located in Judd Park,
1297 Driftwood Drive, North Fort Myers.
Offers separate areas
for small and large dogs. Irrigated and fenced park.
K-9
CORRAL
Located in the
southeast corner of Estero Community Park,
9200 Corkscrew Palms
Blvd., Estero.
This two-acre dog
park offers separate fenced areas for small and large dogs.
Has disposal cans and
water facilities.
TEN MILE LINEAR PARK
Accessible at Daniels
& Metro Parkways or where it crosses Six Mile Cypress Parkway.
This is a nice path
where you are allowed to walk leashed dogs only.
DOG DAY SUNDAY
at Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
"Dog Day Sundays"
take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the first Sunday of
every month at the nature
center, located at 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers.
Families
can walk their dogs, which must be
leashed, on three different trails.
Cost is $5 per dog;
humans admitted free.
239.275.3435
PAW PARK & SOUTH BROHARD
BEACH
Brohard Paw Park, located on South Harbor Drive in Venice.,
includes a fenced
in area where dogs
can run leash-free during daylight
hours and access to a beach where dogs are allowed off-leash.
Pet Friendly
TRAVEL
KEY WEST EXPRESS FERRY
2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach
888-539-2628
In addition to having some
of the most modern and fastest vessels running in the
state for tourism, this
company also provides a comfortable journey with comfy seating
indoor and out, a full
galley and bar, large flat-screen TVs, and more. Besides
providing
service from the Fort
Meyers Beach area, they also depart from 951 Bald Eagle Drive,
Marco Island and from 100
Grinnell Street in Key West. Dogs are allowed on board
and they must be crated at
all times; the fee
is $15 each way.
MANATEE WORLD BOAT TOURS
5605 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers
239-693-1434
These excursions take you
on a narrated ecological cruise into a natural wildlife
habitat featuring many of
Florida's most beautiful birds, plants, and animals
in their
native surroundings, with focus on
the endangered manatees.
Up to 2 well behaved, friendly, dogs are allowed for no
additional fee.
Dogs must be leashed. The tours usually run through the winter months,
and not through the summer when the manatees are not visible.
Pet-Friendly
Shopping MallS
COCONUT POINT MALL
Located on U.S 41 between Corkscrew Road and Coconut Road in
Estero, Florida.
The mall provides clean-up stations for pets
and doggie drinking fountains,
which are marked on the
directory. Many stores at the mall also are
pet-friendly,
although individual stores decide whether they
will allow pets.
23106 Fashion Drive, Estero
MIROMAR OUTLET MALL
10801 Corkscrew Road,
Estero
SHOPPES OF GRANDE OAK
20321 Grand Oak
Shoppes, Estero
BELL TOWER MALL
Daniels Parkway and
H/41, Fort Myers
Pet Boutiques
CAPE DOG BAKERY,
INC
All natural and premium food and treats, party supplies,
collars and leashes, unique dog toys, carriers, clothing
and accessories
for every occasion, breed-specific
gifts, on-site grooming.
1207 Cape
Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral - 239.542.WOOF (9663)
BARK AVENUE
Upscale pet boutique featuring elegant gifts, custom
cakes,
pet couture clothing and faux-mink beds.
12901 McGregor Blvd,
Suite 21, Fort Myers - 239.437.BARK
DUDLEY'S DOG
BAKERY
Boutique and gourmet treats, plus social events,
professional
themed photos, pet psychic night,
children's workshop.
6900
Daniel's Pkwy, Suite 31, Fort Myers - 239.768.9800
LITTLE PAWS BAKERY & BOUTIQUE
All natural ingredients, hypo-allergenic treats, custom
cakes,
soft walking harnesses, formal and casual
attire, and more.
12695-1 McGregor Blvd,
Fort Myers
and 2558 Fourth St, Fort Myers 239.267.9818
RUFF'N IT DOGGIE DAYCARE &
BOUTIQUE
5000 sq ft
daycare facility, full range of daycare services.
9240
Brookwood Court, Bonita Springs - 239.948.DOGS (3647)
PAWS, CLAWS & TAILS
aka Bonita Hills Boutique
Boutique and bakery. Full range of natural and specialty
food -
raw diet,
allergy-free, exotic meats, dehydrated foods, etc.
3525
Bonita Beach Road, #106, Bonita Springs - 239.498.1198
PET FRIENDLY
OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS
Leapin Lizard Bar and
Grill
1719 Cape Coral Parkway
E Cape Coral
This lively gathering spot
offers authentic Key West Florida cuisine, more
than 35 brands
of beer, specialty appetizers, a raw bar, sports viewing, fun
competitions, weekly specials, and a wide
variety of entertainment.
Leashed, well mannered dogs are allowed at the outside dining
area.
Longboards at Cape Harbour
5785 Cape Harbour
Drive Cape Coral
This waterfront Cabana bar
offers a variety of specialty cocktails and beers,
plus a tasty menu selection
of pizzettas, appetizers, and small-plate meals.
Leashed dogs are allowed at
their outside dining area.
Pete's Philly
Steaks
1239 Cape Coral Parkway
E Cape Coral
Specializing in authentic
Philly steak sandwiches and creating a fun atmosphere of
Philadelphia with memorabilia
everywhere, this gathering place also serves up
other specialty
sandwiches, Philly hot dogs, Italian ices, and
homemade desserts.
Leashed dogs are allowed at their outside
dining area.
Rosie's Gourmet
Fudge Kitchen
2787 N Tamiami Trail Cape
Coral
Located in the pet friendly
Shell Factory Complex, this gourmet fudge shop
greets canine guests with a "puppy cup"
of ice cream (and water if needed).
In honor these special
customers
pictures are now going up
on the
"Puppy Hall of Fame" wall. Friendly, leashed dogs are
welcome.
Subway
1616 Cape Coral Parkway
W Cape Coral
This eatery specializes in
made-to-order fresh, baked bread sandwiches with
a variety of accompaniments
to round out your meals. They also provide a
kid's menu and catering
services. Dogs are allowed at the outer tables;
they must be under their owner's control and
leashed at all times.
Johnny Rockets
23111 Fashion Drive, Suite
111 Estero
All the American favorites
can be found here: A fun retro, all-American decor and
atmosphere, juicy burgers,
specialty sandwiches, crispy fries, hand-dipped malts and
shakes (dark chocolate ones
too), fresh baked apple pies, tasty vegetarian choices, and
something for all ages.
Leashed, friendly dogs are allowed at their outside dining area.
Bistro 41
13499 S Cleveland
Avenue Fort Myers
Located at the Bell Tower
Shops, this fine dining eatery features a number of signature
dishes and cocktails, fine
wines, all natural meats with a focus on sourcing local organic
produce, and a venue for
special events. They also hold special events and benefits -
including one for pooches
where they donate money to the Human Society from wine sales.
Leashed, well mannered dogs
are allowed at their outside dining area.
TGI Fridays at the Bell Tower Shops
13499 S Cleveland Ave #
223/H 41/45 Fort Myers
Artfully created
appetizers, soups, salads, steaks, seafood, BBQ dishes, burgers,
sandwiches, and desserts
are just some of the offerings of this lively restaurant.
They also offer a
children's menu, party platters, a full bar, and a large outdoor
dining area.
Leashed, well mannered dogs
are allowed at their outside dining area.
Parrot Key
Caribbean Grill
2500 Main Street Fort
Myers Beach
Specializing in a variety
of Caribbean cuisine, this restaurant also provides live
entertainment, a full bar,
and outside dining. Dogs are allowed at the outer tables;
they must be leashed and
under their owner's control at all times.
The Fish House and
Restaurant
7225 Estero Blvd Fort
Myers Beach
Seafood fresh from the sea
is the specialty here. Leashed, well mannered
dogs are welcome at their
outside tables during the lunch hours only.
PET FRIENDLY
STORES
Camelot Video
1616 Cape Coral Parkway
W Cape Coral
Home Goods
2354 Surfside Blvd Cape
Coral
Lowe's of West
Cape Coral
1651 NE Pine Island Road/H
78 Cape Coral
PetSmart
1827 Pine Island Road NE/H
78 Cape Coral
TJ Maxx
1502 Del Prado Blvd S Cape
Coral
Vision Ace
1004 Cape Coral Pkwy
E Cape Coral
PetSmart Pet Store
8006 Mediterranean Dr Bldg
13 Estero
Bass Pro Shops
10040 Gulf Center
Drive Fort Myers
Camping World
5600 Enterprise
Parkway Fort Myers
PetSmart Pet Store
5013 S Cleveland Ave Fort
Myers
Petco
Pet Store - Fort Myers
13741 South Tamiami Trail
Unit 2 Fort Myers
Petco
Pet Store - Lee County
10020 Gulf Center Dr. Fort
Myers
Ron Jon Surf
Shop
10045 Gulf Center Drive, #
100 Fort Myers
*Some information courtesy of dogfriendly.com |
