Directory
Veterinarians, emergency contacts, pet supplies and dog-friendly spots across Utila and Roatán — 26 places, kept current in the Bay Islands network directory.
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Clinics, surgery and emergency care
Utila Town
The first and only volunteer-run animal protection organisation on Utila. One permanent vet on staff.
WhatsApp is a different number from the phone line (+504 9230-3024). Facebook gets the fastest response.
Food, medicine and equipment
Utila Town
Agroveterinaria and pet care supplies. The only agroveterinaria on Utila.
Grooming services
Gumbo Limbo
Pet grooming. Bandanas included with every service.
Bars, restaurants and beach clubs that welcome dogs
West End / Airport area
Casual outdoor dock bar and local hangout, with good snorkelling straight off the dock. Dogs welcome in the outdoor setting.
Chepes Beach
Open-air waterfront bar with stingray and eagle ray viewing. Bingo nights, karaoke and foam parties.
La Punta
Outdoor pool and ocean-view bar with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere at La Punta.
Where dogs are welcome, or at least tolerated
North side
Popular destination for Jasper's shelter volunteer dog walks. Remote and uncrowded.
West side
The main sunset beach on Utila, next door to Edo's Place. Dogs commonly present.
East side / La Punta
Near The Point Pool Bar. Relaxed, dogs welcome.
20 places
Clinics, surgery and emergency care
Dixon Cove
The recommended clinic for exit health certificates, minutes from Roatán's international airport.
French Harbour / Monte Placentero
Full-service veterinary clinic with house calls and an IDEXX laboratory.
Coxen Hole
Veterinary clinic, pet shop, grooming and spa, with a clinical lab on site.
General veterinary care, grooming and pet medicines.
Gibson Bight
Listed for sale as of 2025 — verify it is still operating before recommending.
Mount Pleasant
Dr. Jorge Bolívar on staff.
French Harbour
Visiting veterinarian, on island one day a week. Well regarded for surgical work.
Visiting vet — one day per week. Call ahead to confirm.
French Harbour
Bilingual veterinarian accepting walk-ins.
East End
The largest no-kill animal shelter in Honduras, housing 200+ animals with two full-time vets and a subsidised public clinic.
Nonprofits, adoption and low-cost clinics
Island-wide
Funds spay and neuter surgeries for strays and for pets of families who cannot afford care.
Partners with RTR Spay & Neuter for bi-annual free clinics.
Island-wide
Provides veterinary aid to the animals of Roatán facing the greatest barriers to care.
Coxen Hole
US 501(c)(3) foster-based rescue assisting around 700 animals a year and sterilising around 400.
Monthly events at Roatan Island Brewing Co.
Food, medicine and equipment
Pet food, medicines and agricultural supplies. Reviewers rate its pet selection the largest on the island.
French Harbour
Coxen Hole
Garden section and free consulting.
Flowers Bay
Pet treats and supplies boutique.
West Bay
Fresh, locally sourced pet food for dogs and cats, with recipes coordinated by veterinary nutritionists. Island-wide delivery.
Dog food $2.59/lb, cat food $2.50/lb. 5, 10 and 25 lb packages. Bring-your-own-container option.
Bars, restaurants and beach clubs that welcome dogs
West End
Open-air waterfront bar in West End. Dogs commonly present.
French Cay
Beach day club on French Cay with snorkelling.
Reviewers mention "Denver the dog" as part of the experience.
West End
Beach-front dining with a swimming area. Explicitly dog-friendly, with a resident dog on site.
Resident dog "Stormy" on site.
West End
Open-air jungle setting past Jackson's Divers. Dogs are part of the experience.
Also known for its bat-feeding experience.
Coxen Hole
Open-air hillside brewery with a relaxed atmosphere and games. Hosts monthly animal rescue events.
Hosts monthly ROAR animal rescue events.
Dixon Cove
Dock-side, open-air casual dining at Wikkid Resort.
West End (Half Moon Bay)
Open-air beach bar in Half Moon Bay with live music and craft beer. Dogs commonly seen.
Where dogs are welcome, or at least tolerated
West Bay
Roatán's most popular beach. Dogs seen regularly, especially early morning and late afternoon. No formal pet policy — generally tolerated.
West End village
Small public beach in the village, next to the open-air bars. Dogs commonly seen.
East End
Remote, uncrowded and very relaxed. Dogs welcome. Home to La Sirena de Camp Bay.
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