Take Your Dog (or Cat) to College
Most every time I Face Time with my daughter, she always asks to see our dog. We all love our pets. We can be talking on the phone and I can guarantee you that she will ask me to drive to see her dog. Four hours in a car with my dog? No thank you! I love my daughter and I love my dog however that is not happening! So, what is the second-best thing to my daughter other than seeing our dog on campus? Having her get a pet of her own. Whether she was to adopt or buy a dog, it is important that she knows the campus guidelines for having a pet. Non-aggressive fish are allowed on campus, however, there is one area on campus that students are allowed, with proper documentation, to have pets other than fish and that is known as The Flats at UNF. This, of course, does not include students who have service animals. There are not too many allowed into dorms; however, they do try to accommodate qualified students. For the guidelines for requesting an Emotional Support Animal accommodation on campus, click here.
Considering this choice your student might want to consider living off-campus in an apartment that allows pets. Here are a few that allow pets.
And while having a dog (or cat) may not be the best choice for your student, perhaps when you visit them, you can bring the family pet. There are plenty of hotels and restaurants that accommodate your fur baby.
Dog-friendly Restaurants:
When it comes to dog-friendly restaurants unless you have a Service/Emotional Support animal, dog-friendly means you may eat outside with them.
Pet-friendly Hotels:
Be sure, when making reservations, you tell them you are traveling with a pet. Some have fees
Local Dog Parks:
Such a fun treat to take your dog to a dog park near UNF. Pets rule!
Dog Wood Park of Jacksonville – Roomy dog park offering open fields & a big pond, along with walking trails through the woods.
Brew-Hound Dog Park & Bar – On an acre parklike grounds, BrewHound is a unique gathering place for dogs and their owners to play and mingle outside, enjoy delicious cold (or hot) beverages, and relax in the beautiful sunshine.
Confederate Park Dog Park – Part of the Jacksonville park system. Located a short distance from UNF.
Paws Dog Park – An off-leash dog park with a large and small dog area, watering bowls and benches. Located right at Jacksonville beach!
Whether you need a pet sitter while you are away or at classes or you want to become a pet sitter, check out Rover
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