St. George is a great beach for your dogs!

 Bring your whole family with you to St. George Island--this means your dog(s) too!  The beaches of St. George Island are DOG FRIENDLY!

Your furry family members are always welcome at Sea Breeze, our St. George Island beach house!  There is no pet fee, so bring them with you!

The St. George Island beaches allow your dogs to join you with no time restrictions!  The only requirment is a leash or being under direct voice command!  The complete Franklin County Pet Oridinance is below!

We love having our dog at St. George with us!  There are many places you can take him/her for a day of fun shopping and even out to eat with you...though sometimes after a day on the beach, they may be too tired!  See the information below! 

RESTAURANTS   IN PORT ST. JOE AND APALACHICOLA WHERE YOU CAN TAKE YOUR DOG

Steamer's Raw Bar.  518 Hwy 98 West.  Apalachicola.  850-653-3474   *Allows dogs on leashes on outside patio!

Dockside Cafe (At the Port St. Joe Marina) also allows pets on their outside patio according to one of our guests!   "

SHOPPING

One of the many stores that you can visit in Apalach is Petunia:  For Pets and Their People!  You are welcome to bring your well-behaved pet inside!

Petuna has unique gifts, apparel and accessories for Pets and their People, including, collars and leashes, gourmet treat designer beds, pet carriers, pet bath and body products, pet life jackets, dog and cat toys, breed specific gifts, pet greeting cards, t-shirts, hats and more!

PET CARE & VETS ON THE FORGOTTEN COAST

Apalachicola Bay Animal Clinic.  187 Hwy 98, Eastpoint.  850-670-8306.

A Special Pet.  1075 Rosemont St. Apalach.  850-653-2285.  Pet Grooming.

Dog Grooming Plus.  513 E. 4th Street, Port St. Joe.  850-227-3611

Penelope's.  45 Market St. Apalachicola.  850-653-2257.  Pet grooming and pet sitting.

Port St. Joe Veterinary Clinic.  411 Baltzell Ave. Port St. Joe.  850-229-8400.

*  Please note that the beaches of Panama City and Mexico Beach are NOT pet friendly.  You stand a good chance of getting a hefty fine if you bring your dog on other beaches in the area!

 Franklin County Ordinance No. 2001-24

An ordinance regulating animals in Franklin County, encouraging humane and responsible animal ownership.

RESTRAINT: A dog or cat shall be considered under restraint if it is confined within the real property limits of its owner or secured by a leash or lead or under the direct control of a responsible person.

DIRECT CONTROL: Immediate, continuous physical control of a dog at all times such as by means of a leash, cord, secure fence, or chain of such strength to restrain the dog and controlled by a person capable of restraining the dog, or safe and secure restraint within a vehicle. If the controlling person is at all times fully and clearly within the unobstructed sight and hearing of the dog, voice control shall be considered direct control.

SECTION 5: OWNER RESPONSIBILITY

All dogs shall be kept under restraint in any property zoned residential or commercial.

No animal shall be allowed to cause a nuisance. The owner of every dog or cat shall be held responsible for every behavior of such dog or cat under the provisions of this ordinance.

ST. GEORGE ISLAND STATE PARK

Pets are permitted in designated day-use areas. They must be kept on a hand-held leash that is six-feet or shorter and be well-behaved at all times. Pet owners are required to pick up after their pets and properly dispose of their droppings. Pets are not permitted on beaches or playgrounds, the Youth Camp or Primitive Camp, or in bathing areas, cabins, park buildings, or concession facilities. Service animals are welcome in all areas of the State Park.