Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast offers a tail-wagging gateway for pets and owners. Spanning 2,400 acres of scenic walking trails, sugar-white sand beaches and lush landscape, the resort welcomes dogs of all sizes and breeds with plenty of options to keep them entertained. Sandestin’s town center, The Village of Baytowne Wharf, also welcomes pets for a stroll through its pedestrian-friendly streets filled with entertainment, shopping and dining options. When it’s time to let loose, the Bark Park near the Treehouse offers a clean, fenced-in space for off-leash play and socializing. Sandestin is also a proud partner of Alaqua Animal Refuge, a no-kill animal shelter and the Southeast’s premier 501(c)(3) refuge and sanctuary. Sandestin’s Director of Pet Services, Sandy, a toy American Eskimo, champions the “Adopt, Not Shop” initiative and serves as a furry ambassador for the resort’s pet-friendly policies. Throughout the resort, guests can purchase plush toys in Sandy’s likeness with sales benefiting Alaqua Animal Refuge.
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