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Give your dog a job! He will thank you for it. We visit nursing homes, schools, hospitals with our furry friends to help people smile. You can see Natalie and Melissa on the Our Dogs pages. We are on their with 4 of our dogs.
Looking for a new furry loved one? Please rescue! Here are links to two web-sites that can help you find your perfect companion.
Umatilla, Fl 352-589-7400
Petfinder.com - the perfect place to find what you are looking for whether it is purebred or a mutt!
Lake County Animal Control - please don't forget the animals at the shelter. This is a kill shelter. Most dogs and cats get 5 days.....not all animals are listed, so please call or visit! Many purebreds are found here.
232 Bush Blvd
407-665-5201
See their pets on Petfinder.com!
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Fuzzy Friends Critter Sitters provides dog walks, in-home pet
sitting, and pet taxi, all performed by an honest and dependable animal lover!
Fuzzy Friends Critter Sitters is Licensed, Bonded,
Insured, a Member of Pet Sitters International (PSI), and Red Cross Pet First
Aid and CPR certified. References
available. Serving Eustis, Sorrento, Mt. Dora, DeLand and adjacent areas.
For
more information or to schedule services, please contact me at 352-870-2226 or
Kristin@fuzzyfriendsinc.com. Click the logo to go to the web-site.
Maderartz GalleryDawn Mader, a local artist does portraits in Graphite, Pastel, Acrylic and Mixed Media. Check out her dog gallery online! (she does people too!) She does beautiful work as you can see by her dog, Frodo. I am hoping to have a piece here in the shop soon!
Think Alpha Dog
Heather Szasz calls herself the "British Dog Whisperer". After talking with her, I was very impressed with her confidence and authority. She will work with you to transform your dog into a calm, loving companion.
Karen's K9 Kitchen
Karen makes the most scumpdillyicious dog cookies! I gave all my dogs one of her cupcake treats the other night and they followed me around for an hour! No kidding! She makes bones, cupcakes and cakes that smell delicious. Boatswain gives 4 paws up! She is open in Eustis' Bay Street Market on Wednesday, Thursday& Friday from 6pm until 9pm and you may purchase on her web-site.
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Local Dog Parks
** Smart tips for Dog Park attendance
- Make sure your dog is up to date on all vaccinations. Take a copy of your current shot record with you to the park.
- Have your dog vaccinated against Kennel Cough (Bordatella). Dogs in a park are within close contact and it is more likely to spread disease.
- Know which vet offices are close by in case of emergency.
- Keep your lead around your neck or with you at all times so you can restrain your dog in the case of a dog fight. Even if your dog isn't in it, he/she will most likely run to investigate it.
- Teach your dog a good recall code (and practice it everywhere). If a situation gets too dangerous between dogs you can get your dogs attention and leave immediately.
- Lastly, Be aware of what your dog is into at all times. It is nice to chat with friends at the park, but caution is always best when there are a lot dogs with a lot of energy. A situation can arise very quickly.
There is a NEW Dog Park in Umatilla!
NORTH LAKE COMMUNITY PARK! Located at 40730 Roger Giles Road. This is a fairly new dog park. It has a concrete path around the park that is a calculated 1.6 mile walk. I haven't been there yet, but if anyone gets a chance to visit it, please update me on the info so I can put it here.
They have separate areas for small, medium and large dogs. This is an off-leash dog park. Water is provided. Please be kind to others and pick up after your doggie! This is a nice park with plenty of trees for shade and benches for seating. Click the link for more info and park etiquette.
Lake Idamere Dog Park-12335 County Road 448, Tavares
1.5 acre park, located on the center island of the Lake Idamere Park parking lot. Enclosed. Separate areas for small, medium and large dogs.
Dog Power Dog Park, 5336 University Ave, located in Pear Park, off Hwy 27 and one mile south of CR 48, Leesburg
5 separate areas for small, medium, large, mixed sizes and disabled pets and/or owners. On site wash station, clean up stations. Dog owners must present proof of shots on first visit.
At Sumter Community College in Leesburg, I am unsure of this ones name or affiliation but it is a nice, clean off leash dog park. Located off College Road off of 44 in Leesburg (right at the Community College). They provide a small and large dog run, and shaded areas with benches.
Dog Friendly Beaches!!!
Daytona Beach at Lighthouse Ponce Park - Southern part of the Ponce Inlet, 386-239-7873. hard to find but a nice little inlet to walk your dogs on. They must be on leash! My dogs absolutely loved their first time on the sand and in the water. They slept all the way home! And when you are done here you can take your furry (and wet) friend to...
Lighthouse Landing - a dog friendly restaurant located at 4940 S Peninsula, Ponce Inlet. 386-761-9271. You can sit and eat at their outdoor tables.
