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The Ultimate Pet Resource Guide

August 30, 2019
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Enjoy Horizon West With Your Furry Family Members! 

Would you believe us if we told you that our furry family members were included in the master plan of Horizon West? 
Well, believe it! As communities and businesses were planned, the lifestyle we all enjoy was kept in mind to include our pets as well.That’s why we decided to create the Ultimate Pet Resource Guide! Below you’ll find a list of all the fur-friendly hang outs, parks and trails, local veterinarians, pet-sitters and special spots for grooming and goodies.

Parks and Trails 

Horizon West is home to over roughly 40 miles of trails, many of which are built into the neighborhoods, connecting Villages, shopping and dining areas and residences. Green spaces and nature conservation areas provide scenic paths for residents to enjoy along with our pets. Horizon West’s trails also feature pet clean-up stations for making sure to leave the area as you found it! Always remember to make sure your pet is treated for fleas and ticks and you observe signage near lakes and waterways indicating whether or not there is wildlife to avoid.

Another option for getting outside with our pets is to visit one of the community’s many dog parks.Most of the neighborhoods feature bark parks with play areas, shade, water fountains for humans and dogs and activity features for dogs to practice tricks! Many of the bark parks are conveniently located next to playgrounds or adjacent to walking trails so that the whole family can enjoy outdoor fun.A few of our favorite bark parks are located in Independence, Summerport, Summerlake, Waterleigh and Sonoma Hills. Falcon Square also features a pet agility area with activities set up for pets to practice skills and training.


Delicious Treats and Grooming Services

After an active day at the bark park, your dog deserves to be treated to something special.
The newly opened Bruster’s in Windermere Village extends it's Real Ice Cream to our four-legged pals. Bring your loyal companion in for a complimentary “pup cup” of this cool deliciousness. 

Woofgang Bakery in Lakeside Village has an entire shop full of snacks! Their baked goods are available individually or in bulk so you can stock up for the week, month or special holiday.They also offers grooming services with a de-shedding treatment which will help you and your pet survive the warmer months that Florida is famous for.Book directly by calling 
(407) 614-3477.

Pet-Friendly Patios

Want your pup to tag along on family outings? We found a few gems right here in HW that welcome pets. 

• Lakeside Village: Barley & Hops
• Hamlin, Town Center of Horizon West: The French Cafe & Abbott's Frozen Custard
• Village of Bridgewater: Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Clean Juice, Humbl and Marco's Pizza

While pets are not often allowed inside restaurants and shopping areas, we think it’s awesome that you can enjoy a walk to lots of local shops and dining with your pet.Make sure to keep pets safe with appropriate leashes, plenty of water and a few treats along the way!

Paw Patrol

Lost or Found Pets


You've seen the flyers at the park and the posts in your neighborhood group on Facebook, what do you do when your pet goes missing or you spot a pet wandering alone on the sidewalk? We consulted area experts, Chain of Lakes Animal Clinic and Orange County Animal Services for tips on how to best handle these situations. 


Dr. Chesanek of Chain of Lakes Animal Clinic encourages you to secure the pet to keep it safe and bring it to the closest local vet to be scanned for a microship - ONLY if the pet is approachable and friendly. If the pet is nervous or skiddish, Orange County Animal Services will come out and help secure the pet. If you and your family would like to help find the owner, you are allowed to provide a home for the pet for up to 30 days as long as you are actively searching for the owner and a report has been filed with the county. If you are not able to provide care for the lost pet, Orange County Animal Services will shelter the pet in a humane facility. Local experts also strongly encourage you to utilize social media community groups and apps with photos and descriptions of the pet with a way to contact you if the family recognizes their pet.


 In order for your information to be safe, please never include your home address on an online posting!


If you have LOST a pet, we encourage you to utilize tools on social media such as neighborhood and community groups as well as apps like Nextdoor. Post a recent picture of your pet with information on how to contact you. Again, experts advise you not to list your home address or pictures with your home address in it for safety reasons. 


We love that our community is built with the pet-friendliest lifestyle in mind! We hope you take advantage of all the opportunities afforded by the New Suburbanism movement that can be seen throughout town. Next time you decide to explore, take your pet to tag along and make the most of Horizon West!



Don't forget to enter your pet into our Pets of Horizon West Photo Contest for  a chance to win an awesome PRIZE PACK! 

Entries can be made between September 3rd and September 17th.

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