Table Of Contents
Pet Friendly Lodging. 1
Pet Friendly Parks. 5
Eateries. 6
Boarding & Pet Sitting Services. 7
Emergency Care & Sheltering. 9
our pet will LOVE visiting Lake County, and so will you. The Welcome sign is out and Yyou will find this naturally beautiful wonderland is a perfect pet friendly destination. Come experience the acres of preserves, parks, forests, and more than 1,000 freshwater lakes and rivers. Your pet will say, “Good Choice”! Pack up the feed bag and food bowl and don’t forget your Coggins test and rabies certificates. We hope to see you and your pet soon.
Tourism & Business Relations Pet Friendly Lodging
hen it is time to sleep, there are lots of options. Your horse can stay in the corral Wor might prefer to be housed in a stable right next to your cabin. Plenty of bed & breakfast inns, motels and resorts are pet friendly too, so pack up your pet and come stay and play with us.
America’s Best Value Inn The Castaways on the River 101 W. Burleigh Blvd. 55530 Front St. Tavares, FL 32778 Astor, FL 32102 Phone (352) 343-4666 Phone: (352) 759-3422 Dogs, cats & birds, no large animals www.castawaysontheriver.com Extra charge for pets $10-$15 Dogs only, no weight limit Extra charge $10/stay Award Vacation Homes 1536 Sunrise Plaza Drive, Suite 100 Comfort Inn & Suites Clermont, FL 34711 15000 U.S. Highway 441 Phone: (352) 243-8669 Eustis, FL 32726 www.awardpoolhomes.com Phone: (352) 742-8022 Dogs & cats up to 25 lbs. www.choicehotels.com Extra charge for pets Dogs up to 15 lbs. Extra charge $15/night Best Western Chain of Lakes Inn & Suites Comfort Suites 1321 N. 14th St. 1202 Avenida Central Leesburg, FL 34748 The Villages, FL 32159 Phone: (352) 460-0118 Phone: (352) 259-6578 www.bestwestern.com Fax: (352) 205-7699 Dogs up to 18 lbs. www.choicehotels.com Extra charge $20/day Dogs up to 40 lbs. Extra charge $35 + Best Western Inn & Suites $10 additional pets 1380 E. Burleigh Blvd. Tavares, FL 32778 Days Inn Phone: (352) 253-2378 20390 N. U.S. Highway 27 www.bestwestern.com Clermont, FL 34711 Dogs, cats & birds, no weight limit Phone: (352) 429-0483 Extra charge for pets $25 each www.daysinn.com Dogs, cats & birds Blue Creek Area Vacation Rental Extra charge for pets $15 56516 & 56545 Pecan Road Astor, FL 32102 Days Inn Phone: (352) 759-3377 1115 W. North Blvd. www.astorflorida.com/bluecreektwo.htm or Leesburg, FL 34748 www.astorflorids.com/bluecreekone.htm Phone: (352) 787-3131 Dogs only, no weight limit Dogs, cats & birds up to 20 lbs. No extra charge Extra charge for pets $12.50
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Econo Lodge Florida Motel 1308 N. 14th St. 1929 U.S. Highway 27 Leesburg, FL 34748 Clermont, FL 34711 Phone: (352) 787-1210 Phone: (352) 394-6016 www.econlodge.com Dogs & cats up to 70 lbs. Dogs, cats & birds, no weight limit No extra charge Extra charge for pets $10/day for up to two pets The Florida Store Vacation Rentals 17445 U.S. Highway 192 Elite Resorts at Citrus Valley Clermont, FL 34714 2500 U.S. Highway 27 Phone: (866) 648-3236 Clermont, FL 34714 www.floridastorevacationhomes.com Phone: (800) 356-2460 www.eliteresorts.com/citrusvalley Heron Cay Lakeview Bed & Breakfast 495 Old Highway 441 Fairfield Inn & Suites Mount Dora, FL 32757 1750 Hunt Trace Blvd. Phone: (352) 383-4050 Clermont, FL 34711 www.heroncay.com Phone: (352) 394-6585 Dogs & cats, no weight limit www.fairfieldinn.com Extra charge for pets $25 Dogs, cats & birds, no weight limit Extra charge for pets $75/week Holiday Inn Express 1810 U.S. Highway 27 Farnsworth House Bed & Breakfast Clermont, FL 34711 1029 E. 5th Ave. Phone: (352) 243-7878 Mount Dora, FL 32757 www.holidayinnexpress.com Phone: (352) 735-1894 Dogs, cats, birds & turtles up to 25 lbs. www.farnsworthhousebnb.com Extra charge for pets $50/stay Dogs & birds, no weight limit Extra charge for pets Holiday Travel Resort RV Park 28229 County Road 33 Fiddler’s Green Ranch Resort Leesburg, FL 34748 42725 W. Altoona Road Phone: (352) 787-5151 Altoona, FL 32702 www.holidaytravelresort.com Phone: (800) 947-2624 or (352) 699-7111 Dogs, cats & birds, no weight limit www.fiddlersgreenranch.com No extra charge Dogs & horses Stalls $20/day, $80/week Howard Johnson Inn Paddocks $15/day, $60/week 20329 U.S. Highway 27 Dogs $10/night, Kennel $5/night Clermont, FL 34711 Phone: (352) 429-9033 Florida Carriage Museum & Resort www.hojo.com 3000 Marion County Road Dogs & cats up to medium size Weirsdale, FL 32195 Extra charge for pets $10 Phone: (352) 750-5500 www.fcmr.org Horses only. Barns with paddocks
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Inn on the Green Leesburg Super 8 Motel 700 E. Burleigh Blvd. 1392 N. Boulevard West Tavares, FL 32778 Leesburg, FL 34748 Phone: (352) 343-6373 Phone: (352) 787-6363 http://innonthegreen.net http://super8.com Dogs & cats, no weight limit Dogs, cats & birds under 50 lbs. Extra charge for pets $10 Extra charge for pets $10 each
La Hacienda Little Creek Ranch Bed & Breakfast 1201 Avenida Centrala 22240 Little Creek Lane Lady Lake, FL 32159 Astor, FL 32102 Phone: (352) 750-6863 Phone: (352) 759-2239 Dogs (limit of 2/room), no weight limit Small dogs only Extra charge for pets $35/stay No extra charge, damages only
Lakeside Inn Maison en Ville 100 N. Alexander St. 644 N. Donnelly St. Mount Dora, FL 32757 Mount Dora, FL 32757 Phone: (352) 383-4101 Phone: (352) 385-3919 http://lakeside-inn.com www.maisonenvillefl.com Dogs & cats, no weight limit Small dogs only Extra charge for pets $50/stay No extra charge
Lake Louisa State Park Microtel Inn & Suites 7305 U.S. Highway 27 850 S. U.S. Highway 441/27 Clermont, FL 34711 Lady Lake, FL 32159 Phone: (352) 394-3969 Phone: (352) 259-0184 www.floridastateparks.org/lakelouisa www.ladylakemicrotel.com Horses, dogs, cats & birds Paddocks, posts Small dogs & cats only with tie down hookups and portable corals Extra charge $25/stay Animals other than horses allowed in restricted camping areas only. Palace Inn 20349 U.S. Highway 27 Lazy Oaks Resort Clermont, FL 34711 1414 N. Lake View Ave. Phone: (352) 429-2163 Leesburg, FL 34748 Small dogs only Phone: (352) 787-3626 Extra charge $25/stay
Lee Motel Palms Motel 201 S. 14th St. 1412 S. 14th St. Leesburg, FL 34748 Leesburg, FL 34748 Phone: (352) 787-2351 Phone: (352) 728-8606 Dogs & cats, no weight limit Dogs & cats Extra charge for pets $5
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Rock Springs Run State Reserve Vacation Village Resort State Road 46 10301 U.S. Highway 27 Sorrento, FL 34776 Clermont, FL 34711 www.floridastateparks.org/rockspringsrun Phone: (352) 394-4091 Horses only Primitive equestrian camping, Some units accept pets up to 25 lbs. stalls, corals and posts for tethers Villa Elena Vacation Homes Rocking Horse Stables 24650 Fox Road 44200 State Road 19 Astor, FL 32102 Altoona, FL 32702 Phone: (904) 655-4108 Phone: (352) 669-9882 www.villaelenaastor.com www.rockinghorseht.com Horses only Villa Lagoon Inn Stalls, paddocks $25/night 1051 Lakeshore Blvd. Tavares, FL 32778 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Phone: (352) 343-3377 1141 Alonzo Ave. www.villalagooninn.com The Villages, FL 32159 Dogs only Extra charge $250/week Phone: (352) 753-8686 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/leets- towneplace-suites-the-villages/ Dogs up to 50 lbs. Extra charge $100/stay
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iles and miles of beautiful horse trails await your equine friends. There is such a Mwonderful variety that it will make you want to explore each and every one to find your favorite. Much fun is to be had romping in the dog parks and making new playmates, so be sure to enjoy them all.
Aesop’s Park Palatlakaha Environmental & 501 E. Caroline St. Agricultural Reserve (PEAR) Park Tavares, FL 32778 5336 University Ave. Dog Park Leesburg, FL 34748 www.tavares.org www.lakecountyfl.gov/departments/ public_resources/parks Lake Idamere Park Dog park 12335 County Road 448 Tavares, FL 32778 Rock Springs Run State Reserve Dog park State Road 46 www.lakecountyfl.gov/departments/ Sorrento, FL 32776 public_resources/parks www.floridastateparks.org/rockspringsrun Horse trails Pets with leash allowed Lake Louisa State Park on trails 7305 U.S. Highway 27 Clermont, FL 34711 Sawgrass Island Preserve Phone: (352) 394-3969 12050 Sawgrass Island Road www.floridastateparks.org/lakelouisa Umatilla, FL 32784 Horse trails Phone: (352) 343-3777 www.lcwa.org Mount D.O.R.A. (dog off-leash Horse trails recreational area) Dog Park 1550 E. 11th Ave. Seminole State Forest Mount Dora, FL 32757 9610 County Road 44 Phone: (352) 735-7183 Leesburg, FL 34788 www.mountdoradogpark.com Phone: (352) 360-6675 Dog park www.fl-dof.com Horse trails
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ho’s got the munchies? Let’s go taste test some treats! After that outing, dine at Wone of the establishments that will welcome your pet as a guest.
Cecile’s French Corner Piglet’s Pantry 237 W. Fourth Ave., #1 400 N. Donnelly St. Mount Dora, FL 32757 Mount Dora, FL 32757 Phone: (352) 383-7100 Phone: (352) 735-9779 Outdoor dining with your pet on a leash Yappy Hour on third Friday of month, 6 to 9 p.m. Maggie’s Attic 237 W. Fourth Ave. Somewhere in Time, Mount Dora, FL A Victorian Bakery Phone: (352) 383-5451 115 W. Third St. www.maggiesattic.com Mount Dora, FL Phone: (352) 735-5050 Mount Dora Sushi Company 124 E. Third Ave. The Frosty Mug and Viking Lounge Mount Dora, FL 32757 100 E. Fourth St. Phone: (352) 508-4387 Mount Dora, FL Outdoor dining with your pet on a leash Phone: (352) 383-1696 www.thefrostymug.com One Flight Up 440 N. Donnelly St. Woof Gang Bakery Mount Dora, FL 4383 South Highway 27 Phone: (407) 758-9818 Clermont, FL 34711 www.oneflightupmtdora.com Phone: (352) 404-8809 www.woofgangbakery.com/locations/ clermont.asp
6 | Tourism & Business Relations Boarding & Pet Sitting Services
emporary accommodations are also available. One of the many pet sitting or boarding Tfacilities is just right for your pet.
All Care Animal Hospital Furry Paws Delight 504 S. U.S. Highway 27 7344 State Road 50 Minneola, FL 34755 Groveland, FL 34736 Phone: (352) 394-7444 Phone: (352) 429-9202 Dogs & cats www.furrypawsdelight.com Dogs, cats & exotic pets Blazing Jacks Kennels, Inc. 26135 Bloomfield Ave. K-9 Boarding & Dog Training Center Yalaha, FL 34797 15020 County Road 48 Phone: (352) 324-9984 Astatula, FL 34705 www.blazingjacks.com Phone: (352) 742-3427 Dogs, cats & birds www.bobgailey.com Dogs only Cross Rails Riding Academy 19742 County Road 561 LMS Boarding, LLC Clermont, FL 34715 43600 State Road 19 Phone: (352) 243-7433 Altoona, FL 32702 www.crossrails.com Phone: (352) 208-3361 Horses only Horses only
Down The Lane Pet Care Mandee’s Professional Pet Sitting 34207 Marshall Road Clermont, FL 34711 Eustis, FL 32736 Phone: (352) 242-6603 Phone: (352) 483-2335 Dogs, cats, birds, fish and others Dogs, cats & birds In-home service provided
DreamCatcher Horse Ranch Palmetto Animal Health Center 10639 Toad Road 18460 U.S. Highway 441 Clermont, FL 34715 Mount Dora, FL 32757 Phone: (352) 217-1616 Phone: (352) 735-2006 www.dreamcatcherhorses.com www.pahccares.com Horses only Dogs, cats & birds
Florida Carriage Museum & Resort Park Heights Animal Care 3000 Marion County Road 3350 U.S. Highway 27 Weirsdale, FL 32195 Fruitland Park, FL 34731 Phone: (352) 750-5500 Phone: (352) 326-9116 www.fcmr.org www.meowandbowwow.com Horses only Dogs, cats & birds
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Pawfection Connection Pet Salon Royal Palm Kennels 179 N. Highway 27, Suite C 10332 Clear Lake Drive Clermont, FL 34711 Clermont, FL 34711 Phone: (352) 432-3929 Phone: (352) 242-0449 www.pawfectionconnection.com www.k9hotel.net Dogs & cats Dogs only
Paws-A-Tively Purrfect Pet Sitting Shaman Stables Clermont, FL 34714 36201 County Road 439 Phone: (352) 242-5111 Eustis, FL 32736 In-home pet sitting Phone: (407) 832-1061 Horses, dogs & cats www.shamanstables.com Horses only Preppy Pet Suites 2022 Tally Road Silver Wind Farm Leesburg, FL 34748 18105 W. Apshawa Road Phone: (352) 702-3505 Clermont, FL 34715 www.preppypet.com Phone: (407) 342-4610 Dogs, cats, birds & other small animals www.silverwindfarm.com Horses only Rocking Horse Stables 44200 State Road 19 Village Pet Villas Altoona, FL 32702 102 LaGrande Blvd. Phone: (352) 669-9882 The Villages, FL www.rockinghorseht.com Phone: (352) 751-0008 Horses only www.villagepetvillas.com Pets of all types Summerset Farm 22220 Wolf Branch Road Village Veterinarian Sorrento, FL 32776 311 LaGrande Blvd. Phone: (352) 735-1778 Lady Lake, FL 32159 www.summersetfarms.com Phone: (352) 750-3000 Horses only www.meowandbowwow.com Dogs & cats
8 | Tourism & Business Relations Emergency Medical Care & Sheltering
Pet Friendly Emergency Medical Care
e hope you don’t need these services, but if a visit to the ER is in order, emergency Wmedical care is covered in pet friendly Lake County.
Veterinary Emergency Clinic Veterinary Trauma Center of Central Florida 244 Orange St. 33040 Professional Drive Groveland, FL 34736 Leesburg, FL 34748 Phone: (352) 429-7707 or (352) 429-7706 Phone: (352) 728-4450 www.vtcsurgery.com www.veconline.com Dogs & cats Dogs & cats Hours of Operation: Friday 6 p.m. to Monday 7:30 a.m.
Pet Friendly Shelters
other Nature sometimes provides a little excitement with the weather, so we Mare always prepared to handle whatever blows our way. Keeping everyone safe is a priority.
Leesburg Elementary Umatilla Elementary 2229 South St. 401 Lake St. Leesburg, FL Umatilla, FL
Lost Lake Elementary Villages Elementary 1901 John Lakes Road 695 Rolling Acres Road Clermont, FL Lady Lake, FL
Note: All pets accepted by authorities at pet friendly shelters must be crated and have documentation of up-to-date rabies vaccinations. For more information on sheltering your pets at a pet friendly shelter, contact Lake County Emergency Management at (352) 343-9420. The availability of the shelters is subject to change, so call to verify which shelters are operational beforehand.
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For more information about traveling with your pet, or planning your stay in Lake County, call 352-742-3918 or visit www.visitlakefl.com.
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