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Tinksmum · 11-30-2010, 01:50 PM

Hi -

I'm considering a job offer to move from my UK company to the parent in Miami. If I do, then I'm going to bring my baby with me, who is a 20 month old yorkie

I just wonder, what kind of life she would have in FL - is it dog friendly?

Look forward to your insights.

orlnurse · 11-30-2010, 01:57 PM

Miami is especially dog friendly...or so I've heard, More so than other areas of FL such as Orlando where I live.

myteddybear · 11-30-2010, 03:00 PM

Miami is very dog friendly, she will have so much fun there!

We are getting ready to do just the opposite and move to the UK. lol After I manage to get my babies there can you tell me how dog friendly it is there for them? :O)

bamawife · 12-02-2010, 03:55 AM

I agree with the other posters. Miami is very dog friendly! Good luck on your move!

yorkiesincommon · 12-02-2010, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinksmum

Hi -

I'm considering a job offer to move from my UK company to the parent in Miami. If I do, then I'm going to bring my baby with me, who is a 20 month old yorkie

I just wonder, what kind of life she would have in FL - is it dog friendly?

Look forward to your insights.

I have lived in Florida since 1959 and I love it. I have 6 yorkies and I take them everywhere except where they serve food. I often put them in a stroller and zip it up (well ventilated) and off we go in all kinds of stores and all kinds of places. I also have a purse bag (well ventilated) that I carry one yorkie in when I just want to take one. I put them in a stroller to take them on the boardwalk at the beach. I have a travel water dispenser and sometimes put cool packs under a pillow case for extra coolness. We take picnics at some of the parks. I have a small wire portable pen that I take to the park if I need to corral them for a little bit. They wear halters and I keep a leash handy. I have little outfits, hats, goggles and we have fun! Enjoy, Mary of YikesYorkies in Melbourne, FLorida

Tinksmum · 12-02-2010, 01:23 PM

myteddybear - it's not everso dog friendly here. We are quite well known in our area and so we are tolerated

But our boo goes everywhere with my DH, he is a pilot and motorcyclist so he spends his time at the airfield and in motorbike shops or the local pub - all of which buy in approved snacks for her going there. You will find dog friendly pubs (not restaurants) here...but they will usually only allow dogs in the bar area.
Across the water 20 miles and in France you can take your dog pretty much anywhere - including restaurants.

Thanks for the other info - I hope we find a bar or similar to accept her (just outside

I have a dream of drinking cocktails by the beach and having her with us.

We are looking at apartments (they are dog friendly) but I am thinking we may need doggy day care if DH can't take her to his job at the airport....I know for sure I can;t take her with me.
How do they do in the summer when it must be really hot - I'm a bit scared myself?!

Anyway - still waiting on a final offer to make the move...so finders crossed!

roseylovestosho · 12-02-2010, 01:44 PM

You will love South florida...it's almost impossible to go anywhere on South beach without seeing a string of dogs at every corner! I live in northern Florida now, which is not as dog friendly!

Yorkiedaze · 12-02-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinksmum

myteddybear - it's not everso dog friendly here. We are quite well known in our area and so we are tolerated

But our boo goes everywhere with my DH, he is a pilot and motorcyclist so he spends his time at the airfield and in motorbike shops or the local pub - all of which buy in approved snacks for her going there. You will find dog friendly pubs (not restaurants) here...but they will usually only allow dogs in the bar area.
Across the water 20 miles and in France you can take your dog pretty much anywhere - including restaurants.

Thanks for the other info - I hope we find a bar or similar to accept her (just outside

I have a dream of drinking cocktails by the beach and having her with us.

We are looking at apartments (they are dog friendly) but I am thinking we may need doggy day care if DH can't take her to his job at the airport....I know for sure I can;t take her with me.
How do they do in the summer when it must be really hot - I'm a bit scared myself?!

Anyway - still waiting on a final offer to make the move...so finders crossed!

Having AC is a must, and is generally in every apt. and house. High humidity for sure, so you will find yourself keeping your hair either real short to just blow dry, or real long to pin up off the neck. It may take a year or two to acclimatize to the high humidity though.

Tinksmum · 12-15-2010, 02:43 PM

Thanks for your replies...so discussions are getting more serious now. I'm curious...are there doggy day care facilities in Miami (anyone know any near W Flagler St)? Also, we are thinking about when we are there, we will maybe want to take holiday elsewhere in the US - can you travel freely? Are there dog friendly hotels in most places?
Also, has anyone made the flight UK to Miami with a dog?
Anyone any impartial info on the Miami lakes area from a residential perspective??
Thanks so much!

yorkiesincommon · 12-16-2010, 01:00 PM

Yes, you can travel freely anywhere in the United States and there are many "must see" places to visit. What ever you do in your flight from there to here, make sure your baby travels in the cabin with YOU. Too many delays or issues can happen if he is shipped. Also check with customs about him and post something in the General Forum with a title about TRAVEL from there to here, that way the title will catch the eye of people who have experience in that area. Also the same for each of the questions, put them as a TITLE to get specific info. Otherwise the exposure may not be greatest from those that have personal experiences with your concerns. I only joined YT this year so I am limited in my experience with it but I hope what I have suggested with help you get the answers you are seeking. Mary in Melbourne, FL

yorkiesincommon · 12-16-2010, 01:02 PM

And yes, there are lots of dog friendly hotels. The internet is very helpful and there are lots of resources to put you in contact with dog friendly hotels.

Lil Sis · 01-27-2011, 04:28 PM

hi--- I have lived in Miami for the past 25 years. Yes, a lot of areas are very dog friendly!! There are several dog parks and many restaurants that have outside seating allow dogs. I go to a yorkie meet up-- and I know there are other groups.
I know many condo and apartments allow dogs -- small under 20 lbs - I am not sure if you are going to buy or lease. The prices for houses/ condos are at a all time low.
There are areas that are mostly Hispanic - there is a lot of diverse culture in Miami. And the weather will be, well, very very different!

If you need more info. about dogs, places to live etc.-- I would be glad to share --pm me anytime.

What part of uk are you in? My brother was in Yorkshire several years, I visited when his son was born.

laci32 · 01-27-2011, 04:30 PM

That sounds awesome and as you can see by other posters it's a good place for fur babies

babbsiam44 · 01-28-2011, 12:20 AM

I don't know if the OP has moved yet but I saw no warnings about alligators.

Tinksmum · 01-28-2011, 02:22 PM

Thanks - I will PM you

I haven't moved yet, my company want me to spend 18 months longer in Europe, then I get to go to Miami.

11-30-2010, 01:50 PM	#1
Tinksmum YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northants, England Posts: 313	Moving to FL Hi - I'm considering a job offer to move from my UK company to the parent in Miami. If I do, then I'm going to bring my baby with me, who is a 20 month old yorkie I just wonder, what kind of life she would have in FL - is it dog friendly? Look forward to your insights.

11-30-2010, 01:57 PM	#2
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	Miami is especially dog friendly...or so I've heard, More so than other areas of FL such as Orlando where I live. __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

11-30-2010, 03:00 PM	#3
myteddybear Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridgeshire, England Posts: 1,208	Miami is very dog friendly, she will have so much fun there! We are getting ready to do just the opposite and move to the UK. lol After I manage to get my babies there can you tell me how dog friendly it is there for them? :O) __________________ Please help save Lennox! http://www.savelennox.co.uk/ Let your voice be heard so Lennox can go home Last edited by myteddybear; 11-30-2010 at 03:02 PM.

12-02-2010, 03:55 AM	#4
bamawife YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 592	I agree with the other posters. Miami is very dog friendly! Good luck on your move! __________________ Meg, Mom to Raley megraley.scentsy.us

12-16-2010, 01:00 PM	#10
yorkiesincommon YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL USA Posts: 292	Yes, you can travel freely anywhere in the United States and there are many "must see" places to visit. What ever you do in your flight from there to here, make sure your baby travels in the cabin with YOU. Too many delays or issues can happen if he is shipped. Also check with customs about him and post something in the General Forum with a title about TRAVEL from there to here, that way the title will catch the eye of people who have experience in that area. Also the same for each of the questions, put them as a TITLE to get specific info. Otherwise the exposure may not be greatest from those that have personal experiences with your concerns. I only joined YT this year so I am limited in my experience with it but I hope what I have suggested with help you get the answers you are seeking. Mary in Melbourne, FL __________________ Mary of YikesYorkiesMelb., FL *alias: yorkiesincommon* YT

12-02-2010, 01:23 PM	#6
Tinksmum YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northants, England Posts: 313	myteddybear - it's not everso dog friendly here. We are quite well known in our area and so we are tolerated But our boo goes everywhere with my DH, he is a pilot and motorcyclist so he spends his time at the airfield and in motorbike shops or the local pub - all of which buy in approved snacks for her going there. You will find dog friendly pubs (not restaurants) here...but they will usually only allow dogs in the bar area. Across the water 20 miles and in France you can take your dog pretty much anywhere - including restaurants. Thanks for the other info - I hope we find a bar or similar to accept her (just outside I have a dream of drinking cocktails by the beach and having her with us. We are looking at apartments (they are dog friendly) but I am thinking we may need doggy day care if DH can't take her to his job at the airport....I know for sure I can;t take her with me. How do they do in the summer when it must be really hot - I'm a bit scared myself?! Anyway - still waiting on a final offer to make the move...so finders crossed!

12-02-2010, 01:44 PM	#7
roseylovestosho Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: #4 PRIVET DRIVE Posts: 1,685	You will love South florida...it's almost impossible to go anywhere on South beach without seeing a string of dogs at every corner! I live in northern Florida now, which is not as dog friendly!

12-15-2010, 02:43 PM	#9
Tinksmum YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northants, England Posts: 313	Thanks for your replies...so discussions are getting more serious now. I'm curious...are there doggy day care facilities in Miami (anyone know any near W Flagler St)? Also, we are thinking about when we are there, we will maybe want to take holiday elsewhere in the US - can you travel freely? Are there dog friendly hotels in most places? Also, has anyone made the flight UK to Miami with a dog? Anyone any impartial info on the Miami lakes area from a residential perspective?? Thanks so much!

12-16-2010, 01:02 PM	#11
yorkiesincommon YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL USA Posts: 292	And yes, there are lots of dog friendly hotels. The internet is very helpful and there are lots of resources to put you in contact with dog friendly hotels. __________________ Mary of YikesYorkiesMelb., FL *alias: yorkiesincommon* YT

01-27-2011, 04:28 PM	#12
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	hi--- I have lived in Miami for the past 25 years. Yes, a lot of areas are very dog friendly!! There are several dog parks and many restaurants that have outside seating allow dogs. I go to a yorkie meet up-- and I know there are other groups. I know many condo and apartments allow dogs -- small under 20 lbs - I am not sure if you are going to buy or lease. The prices for houses/ condos are at a all time low. There are areas that are mostly Hispanic - there is a lot of diverse culture in Miami. And the weather will be, well, very very different! If you need more info. about dogs, places to live etc.-- I would be glad to share --pm me anytime. What part of uk are you in? My brother was in Yorkshire several years, I visited when his son was born. __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

01-27-2011, 04:30 PM	#13
laci32 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 901	That sounds awesome and as you can see by other posters it's a good place for fur babies __________________ Baby Andy

01-28-2011, 12:20 AM	#14
babbsiam44 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,132	I don't know if the OP has moved yet but I saw no warnings about alligators.

01-28-2011, 02:22 PM	#15
Tinksmum YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northants, England Posts: 313	Thanks - I will PM you I haven't moved yet, my company want me to spend 18 months longer in Europe, then I get to go to Miami.