Hotels
Need to find a place to stay with Fido in Lakeland, FL?
No problem.
There are
23 pet friendly
hotels in Lakeland, FL.
You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels,
vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds
in Lakeland, FL below.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Lakeland West is pet friendly! Two pets of any size are welcome for no additional fee or deposit.
Pet policies are determined by the individual host of each Airbnb property. For more information on the pet fee, weight limit and other restrictions at a particular property in Lakeland, please contact the host directly or read the "house rules" section of their listing.
Dogs are allowed at Sanlan RV Park, but they must be kept on a leash when outside your vehicle. There is a two dog limit and a fee of $1/day for each. For more information on pet restrictions, please call (863) 665-1726.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner.
There are 58 dog friendly restaurants in Lakeland, FL!
A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in Lakeland, FL that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!
Cozy Oaks Restaurant serves Southern comfort food like biscuits and gravy, country fried steak, and meat loaf sandwich. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs.
Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy serves tasty Mexican dishes and refreshing frozen margaritas. Shaded patio welcomes dogs. Ceiling fans and water bowls are there to keep Fido cool.
Offering breakfast, lunch and fresh bakery items like scones, turnovers, cookies, and delectable custom cakes.
Bistro offerings feature crab cake sandwiches, buffalo burgers, and the signature knuckle sandwich. Outdoor tables welcome dogs.
Activities
Get out and play!
There are 7 dog friendly activities in Lakeland, FL.
You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours,
stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" below.
Your pet will love to play off-leash in this fenced dog park, which includes doggie water fountain, agility equipment, fire hydrants, and a separate small dog area.
Dogs are welcome at Colt Creek State Park. This park is 5,000 acres of native Central Florida habitat, including longleaf pine flatwoods, lakes and winding creeks, and thick cypress domes and open vistas. Fido can make friends, at a distance, with some endangered species in the park as well, such as the gopher tortoise and the Sherman’s fox squirrel. There are 15 miles of multi-use trails at the park for you and Fido to explore the interesting wildlife and habitat. Colt Creek State Park is open every day of the week from 8am until sunset. The fee for entrance into this park is $4 per vehicle.
They let me come in with my small dog when I leaned in to look at a window item.
The Fort Fraser Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Lakeland! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Fort Fraser Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit <a href="http://www.traillink.com/viewtrail.aspx?AcctID=6032332">TrailLink.com</a>.
Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens.
Luckily, there are 11 pet services in Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, FL below.
The V.I.Pet Resort is your pet's ultimate vacation spot for extended vacations or short getaways. Your pet will enjoy spacious air conditioned rooms, pleasing amenities, and a friendly and caring staff to cater to their every need. The V.I.Pet Resort is the perfect location for those pets who simply demand the best! Now with three locations in the Central Florida region: Lakeland (863) 619-9000, Orlando (407) 355-3594, and Kissimmee (407) 931-4366.
We are a full service grooming salon that treats your pets as our own with affordable options. We also offer water and walks with every visit and tips for helping with Allergies and Flea treatments. We look forward to meeting you and your four legged friends!
IPOC is a dog training club that teaches agility, rally, and obedience classes to the public and that we hold several trials in agility, rally, and obedience each year under the rules of various registries and sanctioning bodies such as AKC, UKC, CDSP, TDAA, etc.
We supply your animal with 3 unique poses for you to cherish forever. We set up studio quality at your local vet or daycare place and need up to 20 animals to photograph for a free session. Packages start as low as $30.00!!
Need to attend an important business meeting, go to a wedding, or even just have a romantic dinner without Fido when you're in Lakeland? If your plans will require you to be apart for a few hours, but you don't want to leave Fido unattended in the hotel room, our partners at Rover.com can help! They have dozens of responsible dog sitters in Lakeland who can visit your dog in the hotel room, take him for a walk, or even watch him overnight in their own home, if needed. Prices vary by sitter, but generally start at $15/night. You can find the perfect dog sitter for your pooch by browsing local profiles on Rover.com and reading the reviews left by other dog owners. Some of the sitters have even pledged to donate a portion of their fee to help save homeless pets!
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.
Non Profit affordable spay/neuter clinic. We also provide vaccinations and microchipping.
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