Pier Park is the hub of Panama City Beach — shopping, dining, entertainment, and beach access all in one area. It's also a place where dogs aren't allowed inside stores or most restaurants, and the beach access adjacent to Pier Park has rules around pets during peak hours. If you're staying near Pier Park and need professional boarding for your dog while you explore, Animal Friends Pet Care in Panama City is approximately 15 minutes away.
Whether you need day boarding while you spend the day at Pier Park, overnight boarding for your trip, or emergency boarding because your hotel near Pier Park turned out to be non-pet-friendly, call (850) 257-5776. We're the closest professional boarding facility to the PCB area and we accept short-notice reservations.
Boarding vs. Trying to Manage a Dog at Pier Park
The PCB Pier Park area is fun, but it's also high-traffic, loud, and filled with situations that can be stressful or dangerous for dogs — crowds, food smells, traffic, and heat off concrete surfaces. Many dogs do better spending the day in a professional facility with proper outdoor time than navigating a busy tourist corridor. And you'll enjoy the experience more without managing your dog in that environment.
Private suites from $30/night. Free live cameras. Book at https://animalfriendspc.com/book or call (850) 257-5776.
Call (850) 257-5776 to check availability — fastest for urgent situations. Or book online 24/7 at https://animalfriendspc.com/book. We're at 2912 Transmitter Road, Panama City, FL 32404. Open 7 days a week.