Hotels
There are 38 pet friendly hotels in Fort Myers, FL.
You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels, vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds in Fort Myers, FL below.
Residence Inn Fort Myers welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $100 (plus tax) per stay. An additional pet may be permitted with prior management approval. Both dogs and cats are allowed, but pets must be crated when left in rooms unattended. There is a small amount of grass on site, and a dog park is located a few miles from the hotel. For same day arrivals, please call 877-411-3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
This 2-bedroom vacation rental in Ft Myers allows pets of any size for no additional fee! Just be sure to note that you're bringing a pet along on the booking form.
Small dogs (only) are allowed at Fort Myers Beach RV Resort, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet when outside your vehicle. Dogs are allowed at all of the tent sites and there are no pet fees for these sites. For more information on pet restrictions, please call (800) 553-7484.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner.
There are 108 dog friendly restaurants in Fort Myers, FL.
A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in Fort Myers, FL that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!
Bonita Bills offers plenty of seafood options in a relaxed setting with dog-friendly outdoor eating.
At Blue Pointe Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, you can find fresh, local fish prepared to order and dog-friendly outdoor seating.
The Veranda serves Southern fare with Old Florida charm. The outdoor patio is dog friendly, weather permitting.
Activities
Get out and play!
There are 7 dog friendly activities in Fort Myers, FL.
You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours, stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" in Fort Myers, FL below.
Woof-A-Hatchee Dog Park is located in Wa-Ke Hatchee Community Park. This roomy park gives your dog space to run, play, and make new friends. The park is an off-leash, fenced area complete with a separate space for puppies or shy dogs, restrooms, watering stations, and dog-waste disposal stations.
This fenced, off-leash dog park includes separate areas for large and small pets, doggie water fountains, agility equipment, and a dog rinsing station.
Held by Alliance for the Arts, GreenMarket is dog-friendly! The market's goal is to support local growers, bakers, artisans, and gardeners. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners as they meander through GreenMarket's extensive selection of goods, listen to live music, take gardening and live cooking classes, and even participate in free weekly yoga sessions held in the shade. Dog owners should clean up after their pets and ensure Fido stays hydrated. GreenMarket is open every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Yoga Bird sessions are held every Saturday at 9:30am.
Events
When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Fort Myers, FL who are as crazy about their pets are you are, there's no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. You'll find information on some of our favorite annual dog events in Fort Myers, FL below.
Bring your pooch to Bell Tower Shops for this fun event where you can meet adoptable dogs, sip on cold refreshments from the outdoor bar and listen to live music with your four-legged friend. Enjoy an evening of music and finish off the night at one of eight pet friendly restaurants throughout the center.
Proceeds from the event to benefit the Gulf Coast Humane Society. For $5, your dog can enter this month's themed costume contest. Visit Website for the theme each month.
Bell Tower, Southwest Florida’s dog-friendly shopping, dining and entertainment destination, holds Yappy Hour on the second Friday of each month. Yappy Hour is the area's largest pet-friendly social hour, providing an evening of fun for pet lovers and their four-legged friends.
Yappy Hour runs from 6 to 8 PM the second Friday of EVERY month (weather pending) in center court.
Yappy Hour is weather permitting. Follow Bell Tower on social media for weather updates impacting special events.
Feb. 14 –
Dec. 11
This 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk is dog friendly and tail-wagging fun! Participants can run or walk with or without a dog! Special Finisher Medals for first 500 to cross Finish.
Whether you are a serious runner, a weekend jogger, simply enjoy walking, or just love all things furry - this event is for YOU!
Pets are welcome to participate with their Guardians but MUST be leashed (non-retractable leads only) and up to date with vaccinations. They must be accustomed to the distance and weather (3.1 miles) and able to not interfere with other participants or pets. If your dog is struggling, please stop. Water and cooling stations will be available throughout the course.
Apr.
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Yappy Hour is the area's largest pet-friendly social hour, providing an evening of fun for pet lovers and their four-legged friends.
Yappy Hour is weather permitting. Follow Bell Tower on social media for weather updates impacting special events.
DJ Robert McDonald will be providing entertainment for Yappy Hour. A bounce house and lawn games will be available for guests to enjoy. Grimaldi's will present beer and wine for the evening. PLUS stop by the WINK tent and say hello to Jason Drew and his adorable dog Tyson!
Throughout Yappy Hour, visitors will have an opportunity to stop by dog-friendly sponsor stations and meet adoptable dogs from the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
Mar.
13
Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens.
Luckily, there are 36 dog friendly pet services in Fort Myers, FL that can help you out with poop bags (or anything else you may need).
You'll find information on the most popular pet stores, pet sitters, trainers, groomers, and other pet businesses in Fort Myers, FL below.
PETCO is a leading retailer of premium pet food and supplies with more than 850 stores in 49 states. At this location, you'll find more than 10,000 high-quality pet products, as well as professional dog training, pet photography, and a full-service grooming salon.
We are a full service Dog Care Business. We offer dogwalks, visits, overnight stays, pet taxi to groomers and vet appointments. For the traveler we will come to your hotel and either take the dogs out or stay with them. We are also able to care for cats etc. and we will administer medication if needed.
Conveniently located inside Petsmart, Banfield Pet Hospital offers superior medical care for pets. At the present time, they're considered one of the leading pet hospitals in the United States with more than 700 locations nationwide. Visit Banfield today and your pet will be 'treated like family' by the veterinarian and entire staff.
Pampered Pooch is a boarding and daycare facility for dogs in Fort Myers, Florida where they live as a member of the family in a loving home without cages. They have been in business for 14 years offering "in home" service while you are on vacation, traveling for work, etc. The dogs that stay with them share their family life just like their own dogs, which means plenty of love and attention and no kennels. Plus they have a large, fenced-in back yard to run and play in with direct access to the house.
Every dog and cat, regardless of size, breed, age or coat type, needs to be groomed on a regular basis. The caring professionals at PetSmart Grooming Salons are available seven days a week and provide an array of services to ensure your pet is happy, healthy and looks great. Visit your local PetSmart Grooming Salon for more information on rates and to schedule an appointment.
PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.
Gulf Coast Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, no-kill, animal welfare organization established as the first non-profit animal welfare organization in southwest Florida in 1947. . Our shelter does not receive any federal, state, or county funding and no funding from the Humane Society of the United States or ASPCA. We rely solely on donations, grants, bequests and fundraising events to further our mission of caring for the neglected and abandoned pets of Southwest Florida. As a no-kill facility, the pets of the Gulf Coast Humane Society remain in our care until they find their forever home.
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