Thanks, Deafdoc!
I have two beloved dogs and my special girl always in my heart who we lost. I have a male Black Lab who is ten years, and a new -to-us < not in terms of age> Rottie girl <Rottweiler> from the breeder of the dog whom we lost. I am involved in rescue <explanation if desired or wanted> and am a positive/Clicker trainer. I have always loved dogs and have done volunteer work in shelters.
I am hearing; husband hoh-oral. I have recently had the opportunity to start to re-learn ASL through the aid and patience of a local Deaf adult who I met through a co-op. I only learned a small portion of the language/other aspects of culture years back when I at one time worked temporarily in a recreational program with Deaf kids and staff was mixed hearing/Deaf. To me I think it is important to learn about the languages and cultures around me; I have come into contact with Deaf people here and want to communicate better.
oh-am sorry DeafDoc1 - got your name wrong.
YVW Ms Dog Mom. I am about 385 miles north and east of Sanibel. Sanibel being on the west coast (the gulf) and a tad north of the keys. I am on the Georgia border (way up north Florida) on the east coast, the Atlantic Ocean side. Our beaches, town, a few restaurants (put out fresh cold drinking water and treats for dogs and cats in bowls) and island is very dog and cat friendly. There is a special park just for dogs. I do not know much about what part of the keys being dog friendly. I do know our three mutts travel with me, if my mutts can't stay, I don't. I never kennel my mutts. My three mutts are all 'rescued', they have been put through enough. Just me. I have a book from AAA travel service, that lists all the lodging, etc that is dog friendly and allows mutts to stay as guests through out the United States.thanks, dreamsfloatjoe - curious where you are in relation to Sanibel Isl? My folks went to Fl. a few years back and were on Sanibel.
I've heard parts of the Keys are especially dog-friendly.