Island Pet Resources
There are lovely places to stay with your dog while vacationing on Mackinac Island. Pet sitters are found by asking the housekeeping staff or college students who work on the Island once you are here.

Off Island Kennels
There are no kennels on Mackinac Island but there are a few in the area. We recommend Bay Pines in Harbor Springs, Michigan. They are about a half hour drive from the ferry docks and offer great kennels, grooming and all veterinary services.

Getting Here
There is no addtional fee to bring your dog on any Ferry or via Great Lakes Air. Please know, they must be kept on their leash and are not permitted on the seats on any ferry line...

Accommodations
Harbor Place Studio Suites
Mackinac Island Home Rentals
Mission Point Resort
Mission Street Cottage
Park Place Suites
Sunset Condos

Restaurants
Bistro on the Greens (permitted at the table-patio seating)
Cannonball Drive In at British Landing (great stop while biking around the Island)
Dog House at Windermere Point (permitted at the picnic tables)
Grand Stand at Jockey Club (permitted at the table-patio seating)
Ice House at Island House (permitted at the table-patio seating)
Lake Side Market Patio at Mission Point Resort (permitted at the table-patio seating)
Mary's Bistro (permitted at the table on the streetside or waterside patios)
Mr. B's (patio seating)
Chillin & Grillin' Waterfront Cafe (permitted at the table-patio seating)

Pet Friendly Attractions
Most attractions on the Island are pet friendly. Mackinac Island Carriage Tours permits small dogs that are willing to sit on their owners laps. Larger dogs are permitted but if they need a seat, they are charged a child's fare, all dogs must be horse friendly.

The two Butterfly conservatories do not permit dogs inside, though both offer tie outs and fresh water for your pooch during your visit. (dogs seem to have issues with attacking the butterflies).

Jack's Livery welcomes quiet dogs that are horse friendly for their Drive Your Own Buggy tours.

Fort Mackinac is dog friendly, though owners should pay attention to the canon firing schedule and gun demonstrations as many dogs are frightened by the sound of gunfire and canon fire. We suggest taking your dog to the west end of the Fort during these demonstrations if you think your pooch is not hunting dog material.

City Ordinance
Please know, all dogs must be kept on their leash at all times and owners must clean up after their dogs. There is a $100 fine assessed for not cleaning up after your dog.

Veterinarian
Dr. Al Sibnick DVM is the Island Veterinarian. He may be reached via Mackinac Island Carriage Tours by calling (906) 847-3307. His office is located past Grand Hotel at the Carriage Tour Barns.

Dr. Mary Alban DVM is off Island at the Mackinac Straits Veterinary Clinic, St. Ignace and may be reached at (906) 643-9750.