Florida is one of the most pet friendly states so that your pooch can enjoy your first post-quarantine vacation a much as you will!

Let’s find out what makes Florida standout from other states and start organizing your next adventure! 

The state of Florida has 7 cities certified by better cities for pets, a program by Mars petcare, and more than 70 pet friendly beaches where your dog can enjoy the ocean and the sun.

According to AVMA, about 38% of households own a dog, compared to 25% that own cats and almost 3% that own birds.

Miami is on the top of our list for its pet friendly hotels, parks and beaches. You can have all the sun you’ve cherished for so long in Coconut grove, leashing your best friend off at the David T. Kennedy Park.

You can take your dog out for a date in Little Havana, in one of the top rated dogs-allowed restaurants.

Key Biscayne is also a cute place to visit with your furry friend as Haulover Beach Park is dedicated to it and its friends, while you can watch the ocean at the same time.

On your way there, don’t forget to pee-t stop at the Hobie Island Beach Park where your doggo can relieve itself off the leash! 

Hallandale Beach, Key West, Dania Beach, St. Petersburg, Port St.Lucie and Miami Lakes are offering a big variety of accommodations,restaurants, cafes and parks that welcome your dog. It’s important to mention that small dogs that you can carry are allowed on the Miami Dade Transit buses and rail lines.

The city of St.Petersburg is doing an extremely good job in welcoming pets in everyday life.

Not only it provides a pet-friendly city map where pet-friendly businesses, restaurants, parks, accommodations and pet services are included but also has created an educational program ‘St.Pete Paws’ which aims to teach responsible pet ownership.

In Miami Lakes K-9 Cove is waiting for you with a recreational area and two separate fenced areas for smaller and larger dogs.

The drinking fountains for the dogs, the benches and a joint open air shelter for the pet parents will contribute to a wonderful day with your dog at the park.

The pet-friendly Port St.Lucie has more than 60 pet waste stations all over the city and lots of dog parks so both pet parents and pets can enjoy a walk in the city all day long.

If you visit Florida don’t skip visiting Miami, Tampa and Orlando and take advantage of the good weather.

 So, don’t hesitate to plan a sally with your furry child this year and create a lot of memories together traveling the country and enjoying new places.

Anyway you both deserve it after all these months of restrictions!