32 PET-FRIENDLY TRAVEL
Bring Your Best Friends!
Many Local Businesses Offer Pet-Friendly Services for Travelers
Whether you are already visiting Mendocino County or making plans to travel with your precious
pooch(s), your life just became so much
easier now you have picked up the
Mendocino Travelers Guide. Mendocino
County is one pet friendly destination
and we are excited to have you here to
explore and partake in all that this beautiful and varied county has to offer.
Traveling for a few days or a few
weeks? The range of accommodations,
activities, beaches, parks, woods and trails
that you can explore and enjoy together
is endless. In-land or coastal, Mendocino
County towns and villages are waiting for
you to take advantage of our hospitality.
We offer a plethora of pet friendly accommodations from camping in our many
state parks and campgrounds, charming
Bed & Breakfasts, unique historic inns,
resorts and hotels. Many carry information on local pet sitting services, if or
when that opportunity presents itself that
cannot include Fife and Fido. In certain
areas of the county you will find doggy
day care facilities available also. The
County has some leash-free dog parks and
some accommodations have them on site
or close by.
A stroll through our towns and villages
will be a delight for you and your pet as
you explore the specialty stores and galler-
ies. Many businesses have proprietors that
have their own four- legged resident help-
ers and greeters with them at their place
of business. These businesses will welcome
you and yours with genuine pleasure,
often water bowls, dog treats and ear rubs
will be forthcoming.
RESOURCES:
Call 911 if you have an animal related emergency. Here are several other resources in case
your pet gets injured, or you and your pet are
separated, while you are visiting our area:
Veterinary Hospitals & Clinics
Covington Creek Veterinary Hospital.
30303 Hwy. 20, Fort Bragg, 707-964-6109
Mendocino Coast Animal Hospital.
700 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, 707-964-3448
Detrick Veterinary Clinic.
486 S. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, 707-964-0265
Gualala Veterinary Clinic.
38600 S. Hwy. 1, Gualala, 707-884-3313
Ukiah Veterinary Hospital.
1328 S. State St, Ukiah, 707-462-4711
Mendocino Animal Hospital.
1240 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah, 707-462-8833
Willits Pet Care & Veterinary Hospital.
90 South Street, Willits, 707-459-6400
Willits Animal Hospital.
19612 N Hwy. 101, Willits, 707-459-4634
Animal Shelters
Mendocino County Animal Care Services.
19701 Summers Ln., Fort Bragg, 707-964-7729
Mendocino County Animal Care Services.
298 Plant Road, Ukiah, 707-463-4427
Mendocino Coast Humane Society.
19691 Summers Ln., Fort Bragg, 707-964-7729
various varietals of our valleys with Fife
and Fido right along with you. A few of
the county’s beaches are even off leash (be
sure to read signs carefully) and many of
our state parks have dog friendly hiking
trails. If kayaking or fishing is your thing,
check to see if Fife and Fido can go too,
several of the Kayak rental and guided
fishing excursions accommodate four
legged passengers ( don’t forget their life
jackets).
No one does festivals like Mendocino
County , Whale, , Mushroom, Crab,
Abalone, Salmon Barbecues, Wine,
Cheese, Music, Film, and Dance to name
a few. Fife and Fido are welcome to some
of these too, (always check pet rules
before purchasing tickets or attending
events).
Mendocino County is one of the leading areas for bio-agriculture, cutting edge
eco and sustainable practices and businesses. We have many farmers markets
that are year round. Nearly everywhere
you go in Mendocino County Fife and
Fido can accompany you. A few things
to remember when traveling with your
precious pet, please do not leave them in
the car unless it is climatically appropriate; always leave windows partly open for
ventilation. Remember to carry plenty
of biodegradable poop bags, a collapsible
bowl, water and snacks especially if hiking
for both you and your pet. Water sources
for human and canine are not always
locatable on some trails.
