Pet Friendly
BEACH ETIQUETTE For those traveling with pets on Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, Windmark Beach and St Joe Beach, we'd like to say that we love animals in Gulf County. Within the State Parks, however, pets are unfortunately not allowed on the beach. On all other beaches in Gulf County, pets on a leash are more than welcome to take their owners for walks and enjoy the great water and beach. A number of rental properties are also "Pet Friendly."
Below you'll find our county pet ordinances, information on vets and other things appealing to pets and their owners. Please feel free to send us photos of your dogs enjoying the beaches of Gulf County to add to our photo galleries!
GULF COUNTY'S LEASH LAW
The pet law in Gulf County states that pets on leashes are welcome on the beaches of Gulf County, except within the St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Animals must remain on the leash at all times while on the beach, and owners must remove any remnants left behind by the animal, so carry baggies on all beach adventures. Also, respect those children and adults around you who may not be familiar with your pet or pets in general.
PET STATIONS
Gulf County has installed 20 pet waste disposal stations along our beach access points for the public's use. These stations make it convenient for dog owners by providing both the bag and the waste removal station for the dog. Thank you for helping keep our beaches clean and beautiful.
LOCAL VETERINARIANS & MORE
Veterinarians:
| Bayside Animal Hospital 324 Long Avenue Port St. Joe, FL 32456 (850) 227-7270 | Agape Animal Center 300 Long Ave Port St. Joe, FL 32456 (850) 229-6009 |
PET STORE:
BOW WOW MEOW BEACH - FOOD, TREATS, TOYS, AND BEACH WEAR FOR YOUR BFF
302-B Reid Avenue
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6161
FOR DOG OWNERS
- Always keep your dog leashed when there is a leash law.
- Always clean up after your dog by using a poop bag or pooper scooper.
- Do not let your dog visit with other beach-goers or dogs, unless welcomed.
- If using an official off-leash area, your dog needs to be well-behaved and must listen to your verbal commands.
- In an off-leash area, always pay attention to your dog
