[BlueWillowPlate]

daviduk
Lovely dog!
There are dog parks all over Florida, but I prefer (if at all possible) to just take my dog to the same beach I go to.
I am unsure of restrictions for bringing pets into the USA, but I know it's done.
No doubt they want health certificates.
Here is a link from the USDA:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/NCIE/pet-info.html

[MyHomeIsInOcala]

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Willum Henry - Boxer - age 11
Kaite - American Bullnesse - age 2

[LEFT]I would also love to see pics of the Mini Horses!!
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[daviduk]

Thanks for the link cil, it is bookmarked.

Molly loves the beach, I try to take her several times a year. Last summer she loved chasing the waves (only v smal, few inches or so) and even had a swim with seals. Are dogs allowed on beaches in Florida or are the rules for each area different?

[BlueWillowPlate]

Originally Posted by daviduk

Thanks for the link cil, it is bookmarked.

Molly loves the beach, I try to take her several times a year. Last summer she loved chasing the waves (only v smal, few inches or so) and even had a swim with seals. Are dogs allowed on beaches in Florida or are the rules for each area different?

Each area is different.

For example, in my county, Gulf County, dogs are allowed on all beaches, unrestricted. We are supposed to leash them, but we don't bother unless we come up to other people/dogs. The sheriff, when I occasionally see him, just smiles and waves.
In the very next county, Bay, dogs are not allowed on the beach--period.

In other counties, dogs may be allowed, but only at certain times of the day, or certain parts of the beach.
Below is a website devoted to Dog Friendly Florida.
Warning: I am not sure how updated it is, but it gives you an idea. (Their info for my area happens to be correct.)
Sunrico might come up with a better site.

http://www.doortosummer.com/door/civic/beachpts.htm

[daviduk]

thanks again for another great link, my bookmarks are getting larger by the day.

Molly has had all of her injections periodicaly so I don`t think there will be any problem getting her over there, just wonder how she will come with the summer

[pianogal]

Originally Posted by pianogal

I'm glad to know this. My Muslim neighbors have cats, but seemed really uncomfortable around my little bichon. She is well behaved, friendly and she doesn't jump on people. However, most people can't resist petting her as she is so cute and cuddly. They never have touched her and I've noticed they seem to try to avoid her. I guess this is the reason. THANKS!

I don't want to come across as prejudiced or intolerant - we are good friends with our neighbors... Really like them - they are the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful and polite people. I'm just glad to know why they seem uncomfortable around the dog. I had asked them before if they were allergic thinking that might be it and they just said no...but knowing them - they were too polite to say anything else. Now, that I know this, I can just put her in another room when they visit.

Thanks again for the info!

[lulu]

Pets, pets!!!! ahhh....yessssss!
All the pet pics here are so sweet....they are all lovely.

My babies are definintely part of the family...I have 3 cats and 1 dog, now - all rescues - plus, all my wildlife friends that I simply adore.
I'd post pics but for the life of me I cannot learn how to post pics here - I'm not computer saavy...sorry, I'm just a dumb gal ...

[MyHomeIsInOcala]

Lulu, PM me, I can help you post if you want!

[sunrico90]

This is my 15 year mutt... loves to sleep under the table.... http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p262/sunrico90/PICT0070.jpg (broken link)

[FLPL75]

we have 2 11 yr old retired greyhounds and a 2 yr old mix we think is part spaniel/jack russel with a splash of "crazy" thrown in
here are our "kids" doing what they do best
Karla