Florida, The Dog State
(TAMPA BAY NEWSWIRE) — Florida can be seen as an extremely dog-friendly place. 78.2 million dogs live in the country which makes up an average of two dogs per household. In this article, we inform you about the best places and events to visit and join with your dog.
Dogs at hotels and emergency accommodations
When hurricane Katrina devastated the country in 2005, photographs of isolated and left-behind pets spread all over the world. Most inhabitants had to leave their houses quickly and were forced to leave their cats and dogs behind. Consequently, many cats and dogs died. Since that day, hotels and emergency shelters must not reject people with pets in times of crisis. Although this creates enormous hygienic challenges for the hotels, people are glad about the opportunity to bring their dogs and cats with them and save their lives. However, many hotels offer the chance to go on holiday with the own dog throughout the year. An example would be the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. This family-friendly hotel is ranked first regarding vacation with pets. Just below on the list, one can find the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress and the Novotel Miami Brickell. Both are close to dog-friendly restaurants and beaches.
Dog-friendly sights
The Fountain of Youth in the Archeological Park in St. Augustine is definitely among the best sights and attractions to visit with dogs. The park inhabits a planetarium which displays tools from Spanish explorers. Moreover, a tour of the Colonial Quarter in St. Augustine is worthwhile. Since St. Augustine is the oldest city of the USA and your dog can join the tour, this is a must-do for people and their four-legged friends. Another place to visit is the Alderman’s Ford County Park. The preserved nature area encompasses 1000 acres of protected space and is popular with dog owners of active, energetic breeds as there are some fairly challenging climbs among wildflowers, marshes and oaks. A further highlight on a tour through the Sunshine State could be the Lazy Dog Adventures in Key West. These include paddleboarding with the pet and splashing around on sand bars with low tides where it is safe for dogs to swim. Next to paddling, yoga lessons on the boards and guided tours to the mangroves while learning about the saltwater ecosystem can also be enjoyed.
Dog beaches
One of the best pet-friendly beaches is Fort Myers Beach. It is the perfect vacation spot for families and dog owners because it offers two huge dog beaches where they can run off-leash and play. Another dog-friendly beach can be found in Sarasota County and is called Brohard Paw Park. This beach even offers showers for dogs and water fountains as refreshment for the pets. Moreover, the park is open from 7 am until sunset and is also known as the perfect surfing spot. Additionally, the Paw Playground at Fort De Soto Park is famous as being the best dog beach in Florida. A 2.5-acre fenced area where dogs can play without their owners worrying about losing them, many pet-friendly trails and water fountains result in the enormous popularity of the beach with dog-owners.
Dog competitions
Next to tours one can enjoy with the own pet, several shows and competitions exist. Agility shows where dogs can show their speed and skills as well as breed competitions take place quite often. Additionally, crossbreeds can mostly join these shows, too. Moreover, even dog parades and festivals are held. Weekly markets for dog requirements take place as well. Next to all the parades, festivals and similar competitions, sports betting on dogs is also quite popular. Especially in the UK, Ireland and Australia the Greyhound races are very famous. Therefore, the goal of bookmaker overview sites like sbo.net is to offer the opportunity to get a concise view about all betting providers and rank them according to their offer and bonus conditions.
