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Pet-Friendly Parks & Recreation Pet-Friendly Parks & Recreation
Indian Rocks Beach is a pet-friendly community and offers a leash-free city dog park which is a great place for social dogs to play & owners to meet like-minded friends.
Pinellas County Parks & Recreation also offers several lovely parks throughout the county that are dog-friendly. The Pinellas County Trail is also pet-friendly and a great way for you and your canine friend to take in some sites (and sniffs) and get some quality exercise.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on most Pinellas County public beaches. Thankfully, The Belleair Causeway dog beach is just a couple of miles from Indian Rocks Beach, so owners and their pets can enjoy some quality beach-time together during their visit. The Ft. Desoto Park also boasts a pet-friendly beach as well.
Doggie Dining
Indian Rocks Beach Officials OK'd the Doggie Dining ordinance for establishments within the City that have outdoor decks, patios or garden areas. Read more about it here.
Veterinary Care
We know you and your pet will enjoy the time you spend together in Indian Rocks Beach and hope that your visit is a happy and healthy one... Unfortunately, sometimes our pets can become a bit stressed during travel and may show signs of feeling a bit under-the-weather. No need to worry, we have two excellent Veterinary Hospitals nearby, if needed:
Indian Rocks Animal Hospital
Bluffs Animal Hospital
Pet Safety During Travel
For your pet's safety, please make sure your pet has a current Identification Tag on their collar (before traveling). We have found several dogs wandering in our neighborhood over the years, that have somehow gotten separated from their owners after a move or while on vacation. It was their ID tags that made it possible for us to reunite them with their owners. If by chance you become separated from your pet while in Pinellas county, you may want to contact the following local agencies for help in locating them:
Pinellas County Animal Services
SPCA Tampa Bay
Humane Society of Pinellas
Indian Rocks Animal Hospital
Bluffs Animal Hospital
Other pet-finder resources:
LostDogSearch.com
FidoFinder.com
LostDogDatabase.com
Pet-Friendly Hurricane Evacuation Shelters
There are three pet-friendly evacuation shelters located throughout Pinellas County; Thurgood Marshall Middle School in St. Petersburg, Oak Grove Middle School in Clearwater and Dunedin Middle School in Dunedin.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Pre-register by calling (727) 582-2150. Please be sure to check which shelters are opened, as all shelters may not be opened during an evacuation.
All pets are required to be crated while at the shelter.
Indian Rocks Beach Pet Ordinances & Laws
Chapter 10 ANIMALS*
*Cross references: Environment, ch. 26; animals on beaches, § 74-62; environmental protection, ch. 86.
State law references: Damage by dogs, F.S. ch. 767; cruelty to animals, F.S. ch. 828.
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 10-5. Noisy animals; nuisance animals.
It shall be unlawful for any owner or person in charge of any animal to keep any animal that becomes a nuisance in the city by excessive barking or raising any disturbance whatsoever or by causing frequent or long-continued noise or any public nuisance as provided in County Code section 14-30.
(Code 1980, § 3-9; Code 1989, § 4-6)
Cross references: Noise, § 26-31 et seq.; nuisances, § 26-61 et seq.
Sec. 10-1. Penalties.
Any owner or person in charge of any animal who shall permit any animal or fowl to violate any section of this chapter shall be subject to a fine as provided in section 1-14. If any animal or fowl has been impounded by the county, the owner or person in charge of such animal or fowl shall be subject to penalties as provided by the county government.
(Code 1980, § 3-15; Code 1989, § 4-5)
ARTICLE II. DOGS AND CATS*
*County Code reference--Dogs and cats, § 14-61 et seq.
Sec. 10-31. Licensing.
It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or keep any dog or cat without licensing the dog or cat with the county.
(Code 1980, § 3-1; Code 1989, § 4-26)
County Code reference--Annual license and valid rabies vaccination required, § 14-61.
Sec. 10-32. Rabies inoculation.
All residents and nonresident owners of dogs and cats shall be required to have the dogs and cats inoculated for rabies as provided in County Code section 14-61 et seq.
(Code 1980, § 3-2; Code 1989, § 4-27)
Sec. 10-33. Running at large.
It shall be unlawful for any dog or cat to run at large on the streets, thoroughfares or other public places or upon the private property of any person other than the owner or keeper of such dog or cat. All dogs and cats shall be confined upon the property of the owner or upon a leash not to exceed six feet in length. Any dog or cat found running at large shall be impounded.
(Code 1980, § 3-3; Code 1989, § 4-28)
County Code reference--Impoundment, § 14-48.
Sec. 10-34. Removal of waste deposited by dog or cat.
It shall be unlawful for any owner or person in charge of any dog or cat to permit such dog or cat to make excremental deposits of any kind or nature on the premises owned by any other party or public entity without first asking and obtaining permission from such owner or person in charge of such premises. All dog and cat excremental deposits shall be removed by the owner or person in charge of the dog or cat.
(Code 1980, § 3-10; Code 1989, § 4-34)
Sec. 10-35. Kennels.
It shall be unlawful for any person to own or operate a kennel in any residential zoning district in the city. For purposes of this section, residential zonings are defined as any S, RM-1, RM-2, or CT districts. A kennel is defined as a place housing more than three dogs. Kennels shall be allowed in any business zoning district, but shall conform to regulations prescribed in this chapter. Nothing in this section, however, shall prohibit any person's household pet from having a litter in a residential zone, provided that the sole purpose of the litter is not for a business enterprise.
(Code 1980, § 3-14; Code 1989, § 4-4)
Secs. 10-36--10-39. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. DOGGIE DINING
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Sec. 10-40. Outdoor doggie dining establishments.
The presence of dogs within certain designated portions of outdoor dining establishments is allowed pursuant to section 110-408
(Ord. No. 2009-15, §§ 1, 2, 10-13-2009)
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 74-62. Animals. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, harbor, have, or allow any dog, cat or any other domesticated or wild animals in his possession, custody or control at any time anywhere on the beach within the city. Service animals providing accommodation to the disabled are exempt from this section. (Code 1989, §§ 4-29, 11-57; Ord. No. 591, § 1, 1-2-1996) Cross references: Animals, ch. 10. Pet-Friendly Parks & Recreation Indian Rocks Beach is a pet-friendly community and offers a leash-free city dog park which is a great place for social dogs to play & owners to meet like-minded friends. Pinellas County Parks & Recreation also offers several lovely parks throughout the county that are dog-friendly. The Pinellas County Trail is also pet-friendly and a great way for you and your canine friend to take in some sites (and sniffs) and get some quality exercise. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on most Pinellas County public beaches. Thankfully, The Belleair Causeway dog beach is just a couple of miles from Indian Rocks Beach, so owners and their pets can enjoy some quality beach-time together during their visit. The Ft. Desoto Park also boasts a pet-friendly beach as well. Doggie Dining Indian Rocks Beach Officials OK'd the Doggie Dining ordinance for establishments within the City that have outdoor decks, patios or garden areas. Check-out our "Pet-Friendly City Directory" for a list of pet-friendly eateries in the area. Veterinary Care We know you and your pet will enjoy the time you spend together in Indian Rocks Beach and hope that your visit is a happy and healthy one... Unfortunately, sometimes our pets can become a bit stressed during travel and may show signs of feeling a bit under-the-weather. No need to worry, we have two excellent Veterinary Hospitals nearby, if needed: Pet Safety During Travel For your pet's safety, please make sure your pet has a current Identification Tag on their collar (before traveling). We have found several dogs wandering in our neighborhood over the years, that have somehow gotten separated from their families after a move, or while on vacation. It was their ID tags that made it possible for us to reunite them with their owners. If by chance you become separated from your pet while in Pinellas county, you may want to contact the following local agencies for help in locating them: Pinellas County Animal Services
Pet-Friendly Hurricane Evacuation Shelters There are three pet-friendly evacuation shelters located throughout Pinellas County; Thurgood Marshall Middle School in St. Petersburg, Oak Grove Middle School in Clearwater and Dunedin Middle School in Dunedin. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Pre-register by calling (727) 582-2150. Please be sure to check which shelters are opened, as all shelters may not be opened during an evacuation. All pets are required to be crated while at the shelter.
Indian Rocks Beach Pet Ordinances & Laws Chapter 10 ANIMALS**Cross references: Environment, ch. 26; animals on beaches, § 74-62; environmental protection, ch. 86. State law references: Damage by dogs, F.S. ch. 767; cruelty to animals, F.S. ch. 828. ARTICLE I.IN GENERAL Sec. 10-5. Noisy animals; nuisance animals. It shall be unlawful for any owner or person in charge of any animal to keep any animal that becomes a nuisance in the city by excessive barking or raising any disturbance whatsoever or by causing frequent or long-continued noise or any public nuisance as provided in County Code section 14-30. (Code 1980, § 3-9; Code 1989, § 4-6) Cross references: Noise, § 26-31 et seq.; nuisances, § 26-61 et seq.Sec. 10-1. Penalties. Any owner or person in charge of any animal who shall permit any animal or fowl to violate any section of this chapter shall be subject to a fine as provided in section 1-14. If any animal or fowl has been impounded by the county, the owner or person in charge of such animal or fowl shall be subject to penalties as provided by the county government. (Code 1980, § 3-15; Code 1989, § 4-5) ARTICLE II. DOGS AND CATS* *County Code reference--Dogs and cats, § 14-61 et seq.Sec. 10-31. Licensing. It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or keep any dog or cat without licensing the dog or cat with the county. (Code 1980, § 3-1; Code 1989, § 4-26) County Code reference-- Annual license and valid rabies vaccination required, § 14-61.Sec. 10-32. Rabies inoculation. All residents and nonresident owners of dogs and cats shall be required to have the dogs and cats inoculated for rabies as provided in County Code section 14-61 et seq. (Code 1980, § 3-2; Code 1989, § 4-27)Sec. 10-33. Running at large. It shall be unlawful for any dog or cat to run at large on the streets, thoroughfares or other public places or upon the private property of any person other than the owner or keeper of such dog or cat. All dogs and cats shall be confined upon the property of the owner or upon a leash not to exceed six feet in length. Any dog or cat found running at large shall be impounded. (Code 1980, § 3-3; Code 1989, § 4-28) County Code reference--Impoundment, § 14-48.Sec. 10-34. Removal of waste deposited by dog or cat. It shall be unlawful for any owner or person in charge of any dog or cat to permit such dog or cat to make excremental deposits of any kind or nature on the premises owned by any other party or public entity without first asking and obtaining permission from such owner or person in charge of such premises. All dog and cat excremental deposits shall be removed by the owner or person in charge of the dog or cat. (Code 1980, § 3-10; Code 1989, § 4-34)Sec. 10-35. Kennels . It shall be unlawful for any person to own or operate a kennel in any residential zoning district in the city. For purposes of this section, residential zonings are defined as any S, RM-1, RM-2, or CT districts. A kennel is defined as a place housing more than three dogs. Kennels shall be allowed in any business zoning district, but shall conform to regulations prescribed in this chapter. Nothing in this section, however, shall prohibit any person's household pet from having a litter in a residential zone, provided that the sole purpose of the litter is not for a business enterprise. (Code 1980, § 3-14; Code 1989, § 4-4) Secs. 10-36--10-39. Reserved. ARTICLE III. DOGGIE DINING .Sec. 10-40. Outdoor doggie dining establishments. The presence of dogs within certain designated portions of outdoor dining establishments is allowed pursuant to section 110-408(Ord. No. 2009-15, §§ 1, 2, 10-13-2009) DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 74-62. Animals. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, harbor, have, or allow any dog, cat or any other domesticated or wild animals in his possession, custody or control at any time anywhere on the beach within the city. Service animals providing accommodation to the disabled are exempt from this section. (Code 1989, §§ 4-29, 11-57; Ord. No. 591, § 1, 1-2-1996) Cross references: Animals, ch. 10.
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Ride the Beach Trolley...
Our Indian Rocks Beach vacation rentals are all conveniently located and within walking or bike-riding distance to: shopping, dining, live entertainment, parks, tennis, fishing, churches, hair/nail/massage salons, public boat launch, and the Beach Trolley stop.
For your convenience, we offer 2 adult beach cruiser bicycles and a couple of 2-person kayaks; available for your use during your stay with us. The Beach Trolley is equipped with a bicycle carrier, and is a great way to get out and explore some of the neighboring beach towns or nearby mainland towns, via the Pinellas Trail.
Indian Rocks Beach has several lovely parks scattered throughout the city. All of the parks are located within walking or bike-riding distance of our rental homes. Pack your picnic basket and spend the day exploring all of the wildlife that call these parks their home. Many of our parks have covered pavilions with picnic tables. Or maybe you prefer to dine under a large oak tree, or to enjoy your meal on a sunny dock overlooking the intracoastal waterway? Whatever your preference or desire, we have a park nearby that will exceed your expectations! The sights, sounds and smells of these wide-open outdoor spaces are sure to calm the nerves and provoke a peaceful, relaxed state-of-mind.
You don't need to "stay on the beach" to "play on the beach". All of our rental homes are just a few minute stroll from their front doors, to having your toes in the warm white sand and crystal blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The City of Indian Rocks Beach maintains 27 beach access parks located all along the main Gulf Blvd. corridor. Four of our homes are just 7 houses away from the 20th Avenue beach access park, one is beachside and has private beach access, and the other is just a few minute stroll to the 17th Avenue beach access park. Limited parking spots are available at these accesses, and if you choose to drive, the trip takes about one-minute.
Take-In the Sights...
Our rental homes are surrounded by the intracoastal waterway to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. Our kayaks are a great way to get-out on the water and see the city from a different perspective. Take some time and paddle to one of the nearby spoil islands for bird watching, or grab your fishing license and a pole, and head-out past the Gulf buoys for some nearby-off-shore fishing.
Looking for a faster-paced option? Then you might want to rent a boat or waverunner for the day. Or maybe you don't want to be the captain... then you might want to consider taking a sunset dinner cruise. Whatever your preference; you'll find what you're looking for, in IRB!