Florence Veterinary Hospital
7801 US Highway 42, Florence, KY 41042
A veterinary hospital operating in Florence for over 30 years offering soft tissue surgery, spay/neuter, vaccination, nutritional counseling, and laser therapy.
Pets in Florence
Florence Pet Guide
Vets, dog parks, shelters and pet-friendly spots in Florence, Kentucky, checked by the NatiPets team.
- County
- Boone County
- From downtown
- 12 miles
- ZIP codes
- 41042, 41022
- Places listed
- 13
Florence is the biggest city in Boone County and the first real stop south of the Ohio River on I-71 and I-75, about 12 miles from downtown Cincinnati. It is dense with pet businesses because so much of Northern Kentucky drives through it: four veterinary practices sit within a few miles of each other along US 42, Turfway Road and Burlington Pike, and three of them take urgent cases during business hours.
Inside the city limits a dog has to be on a leash or otherwise restrained, so the off-leash option is the county's England Idlewild Dog Park in Burlington, a four-acre fenced park with separate small and large dog sections a short drive west. Fox Run Park is the in-town spot for a leashed walk, and Boone Woods adds 50 acres of trails.
Boone County runs animal control, dog licensing and the county shelter from Idlewild Road in Burlington, which is where Florence residents go to license a dog or look for a lost pet. Adoption events in the area rotate through the shelter and local rescues; our events page keeps the current month's list.
Good to know in Florence
- Florence sits in Boone County, Kentucky, about 12 miles southwest of downtown Cincinnati, and is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan area. source
- Florence's population is 32,803 per the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate. source
- England Idlewild Dog Park, a Boone County park in Burlington, is a four-acre fenced off-leash dog park with separate sections for small and large dogs, double-gate entry, shelters, benches, and water fountains. source
- Florence's municipal code (Chapter 91: Animals) makes it unlawful for a dog to run at large inside the city limits; a dog must be restrained by fencing, a leash or chain, or a responsible person in control of it. source
Veterinary care
Veterinarians in and around Florence
Call ahead for hours and whether a practice is taking new patients. Urgent and emergency care is marked.
PetVet365 Florence
Urgent care7289 Turfway Rd, Florence, KY 41042
A Fear Free certified, veterinarian-led animal hospital in Florence offering urgent care, wellness exams, vaccinations, dental services, diagnostics, surgery, and same-day appointments.
Noah's Ark Animal Clinics of Florence
Urgent care7025 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 41042
An AAHA-accredited animal clinic in Florence offering emergency and critical care, dental care, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, surgery, and wellness care.
Mission Veterinary Medical Center
Urgent care8780 US-42 Suite A, Florence, KY 41042
A Florence veterinary clinic offering urgent care evaluation, stabilization, and treatment during business hours along with wellness and surgical services.
Get outside
Dog parks and trails near Florence
England Idlewild Dog Park
Off-leash5550 Idlewild Road, Burlington, KY 41005
A four-acre fenced Boone County dog park with separate off-leash sections for small and large dogs, double-gate entry, shelters, and water fountains.
Fox Run Park
Leashed1510 Woodside Drive, Florence, KY 41042
A 5-acre Boone County park inside Florence city limits where leashed dogs are welcome on the grounds.
Boone Woods Park
Leashed6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY 41005
A 50-acre Boone County park in Burlington with trails and open green space where leashed dogs are permitted.
Out and about
Pet-friendly places in Florence
Patios, shops, groomers, boarding and trainers that welcome pets. Policies change, so a quick call before you go never hurts.
World Of Pets
Pet supply7199 Turfway Rd, Florence, KY 41042
A family-owned pet shop in Florence selling pet supplies along with freshwater and saltwater fish, reptiles, amphibians, and small animals.
Doggie Paddles
Boarding and daycare10248 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042
A Florence boarding and daycare facility with overnight on-site staff, an indoor dog swimming pool, grooming, and a training and agility yard.
Ruffin' It Doggie Daycare
Boarding and daycare7472 Industrial Road, Florence, KY 41042
A Florence dog daycare and overnight boarding facility offering supervised play, exercise, and multiple daily potty breaks for boarding guests.
The 859 Taproom and Grill
Dog-friendly patio8720 Bankers St, Florence, KY 41042
A Florence bar and grill with a dog-friendly patio, more than 60 beers on tap, and a wide bourbon selection.
Adopt local
Shelters and rescues serving Florence
Adoption hours and available animals change daily. Check each shelter's own site, and see our events page for adoption events this month.
Boone County Animal Shelter
5620 Idlewild Road, Burlington, KY 41005nearby
The Ron & Sherrie Lou Noel Boone County Animal Shelter handles animal control, adoptions, dog licensing, and lost-and-found for Boone County, including Florence.
PawPrints Animal Rescue
PO Box 6488, Florence, KY 41022
A foster-based 501(c)(3) rescue founded in 2015 that pulls dogs and cats from shelters in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area and places them through foster homes.
Florence pet questions, answered
Where do I get a dog license in Florence, KY?
Dog licenses for Florence are issued by Boone County Animal Services, not the city. You can apply through the county's dog license page or at the Boone County Animal Shelter at 5620 Idlewild Road in Burlington, which also handles renewals and lost and found.
Is there an off-leash dog park in Florence?
Not inside the city limits. The closest fenced off-leash park is England Idlewild Dog Park at 5550 Idlewild Road in Burlington, a four-acre Boone County park with separate small and large dog areas and double-gate entry. Fox Run Park in Florence welcomes leashed dogs.
Does Florence require dogs to be on a leash?
Yes. Florence's municipal code (Chapter 91, Animals) makes it unlawful for a dog to run at large in the city. A dog must be restrained by a fence, a leash or chain, or a responsible person in control of it, whether you are on a sidewalk or in a city park.
Which Florence vets take urgent or emergency cases?
PetVet365 on Turfway Road, Noah's Ark Animal Clinics on Burlington Pike and Mission Veterinary Medical Center on US 42 all list urgent care during business hours. Call first. For overnight emergencies, check each clinic's site for its after-hours referral.
Where can I adopt a pet near Florence?
The Boone County Animal Shelter in Burlington is the county shelter and lists adoptable dogs and cats online. PawPrints Animal Rescue is a Florence-based foster rescue that places dogs and cats from area shelters. Adoption events across Greater Cincinnati are on our events page.
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