
SAFETY
LAWS FOR PAWS
Pre-COVID-19, owners and their dogs would mingle at a city park before social distancing became necessary. The city has four dog parks that include many
amenities for the canines and several more parks that are dog-friendly.
BY ELLEN GILLETTE
City goes the extra mile to ensure
pets and people coexist safely
Port St. Lucie has been described as business-friendly,
even wallet-friendly. Did you know it’s also petfriendly?
In 2019 and 2020 the city was certified by
Mars Petcare as one of its Better Cities for Pets because
of amenities, shelter facilities, emergency help, disaster
relief and other considerations.
“To many of our citizens, dogs and cats aren’t necessarily
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pets at all,” Mayor Gregory J. Oravec says. “They’re family.
And at city hall, we feel the same way and are dedicated to
helping our families, four-legged family members included,
live better lives.”
With benefits, of course, come responsibilities. Knowing
what’s available for your dog’s care is one side of the coin —
the other is what’s required of you. >>
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