Fort DeSoto - For The Dogs

Clear down at the tip of St. Petersburg is a boomerang shaped island that is home to two distinctive pastimes; one pleasurable, the other historical. One part of the island beach is devoted to people and their pets. Dogs are not allowed on any other beach area around here except for DeSoto State Park. And, boy, do they have fun.

A pier is right next to the dog beach. These birds watch the ruckus.

This guy was out on perhaps his 5th or 6th trip to get this toy. All the dogs seemed happy, and we saw no fights. Great place for our canine friends.

Part of DeSoto State Park. This is a uninhabited area but down the beach is an area that in 2008 was voted America's #1 beach.

A stately pelican whiles the time on the pier shack.

Dogs gone wild.

I love the poised look of these guys as their master is about to toss a toy into the Gulf.

Tuckered pup.

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