Pawesome Places-
The Palm Beaches
Pawesome Places: The Palm Beaches is a sun-soaked adventure through one of Florida’s most vibrant coastal regions—where the sand is warm, the ocean’s blue, and pets are always welcome! We saddle up for healing and hope at Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee, where horses help children and veterans build confidence and connection. At Manatee Lagoon, we get up close with Florida’s gentle giants, while the Loggerhead Marinelife Center gives us a behind-the-scenes look at sea turtle rescue and conservation in action.
Of course, no Palm Beaches episode would be complete without a splash at the iconic Jupiter Dog Beach, where pups run leash-free along crystal-clear shores. With plenty of tail wags, inspiring stories, and hidden pet-friendly gems, this episode celebrates the beauty of nature, the power of community, and the pure joy of sharing it all with our furry best friends.
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
In Pawesome Places: The Palm Beaches, Dr. Will visits Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, where healing happens in the saddle. He meets the incredible team behind their equine-assisted therapy programs and learns how horses help children, adults, and veterans build strength, confidence, and connection. It’s a heartwarming stop that highlights the powerful bond between humans and animals, one hoofbeat at a time.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
In Pawesome Places: The Palm Beaches, Dr. Will stops by Loggerhead Marinelife Center, a world-class sea turtle hospital and ocean conservation hub in Juno Beach. He gets a behind-the-scenes look at how their dedicated team rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured sea turtles, while educating visitors about protecting marine life. It’s a flipper-filled visit that reminds us all of the vital role we play in keeping our oceans safe and pawsitively thriving.
Sailfish Marina & Peanut Island
In our Pawesome Places: The Palm Beaches episode, Dr. Will visits Sailfish Marina, boards the water taxi, and enjoys a scenic and convenient way to reach Peanut Island in just about 10 minutes from Singer Island. Once on Peanut Island, he strolls the shady 1.25-mile walking trail, taking in the island’s colorful history. As a pet-friendly escape, the island allows leashed dogs on the beach, an ideal day trip for adventurers and their pups looking for sun, sand, and salty sea life.
Adopt-A-Cat Foundation
At Pawesome Places: The Palm Beaches, we shine a light on the Adopt A Cat Foundation, Palm Beach County’s only no‑kill, all‑feline rescue shelter, home to the Inga Hanley Rescue Shelter. From its carefully organized thrift shop in Juno Beach to the dedicated volunteers caring for hundreds of cats in Palm Beach County, every dollar spent and every item donated helps provide vital medical care, food, and forever homes. It’s a community-powered haven of hope where compassion, retail therapy, and feline love come together for a pawsome cause!
Jupiter Dog Beach
In Pawesome Places: The Palm Beaches, Dr. Will visits the iconic Jupiter Dog Beach, one of Florida’s few off-leash, dog-friendly stretches of sand. Spanning 2.5 miles of sun-soaked coastline, this pup paradise lets dogs run, splash, and dig to their hearts’ content, no leash required! With stunning ocean views, free parking, and a dedicated community that keeps it clean and safe, Dr. Will experiences firsthand why this beach is a favorite for both locals and their four-legged adventurers.
Big Dog Ranch Rescue
On Pawesome Places: The Palm Beaches, Dr. Will visits Big Dog Ranch Rescue, the largest cage‑free, no‑kill dog rescue in the United States, nestled on a sprawling 33-acre ranch in Loxahatchee Groves. With more than 80,000 dogs saved and cared for since 2008, their team delivers gold-standard medical care, behavior support, and second chances to dogs of every size and story. It’s a place where tails wag freely, love transforms lives, and rescue really does mean hope, and Dr. Will gets up close with the dogs and the incredible people who dedicate their days to healing and happy endings.
In Pawesome Places: The Palm Beaches, Dr. Will drives into the wildness of Lion Country Safari, Florida’s iconic cageless zoo featuring over 900 animals roaming in a breathtaking four-mile drive-through experience right near Loxahatchee Groves. After the safari, we explore Safari World, the walk-through amusement park where you can feed giraffes, splash in the water playground, and meet adorable animals up close . Though pets can’t join the drive in the car, there are free on-site kennels available so you can enjoy your day worry-free with care teams watching over your pup while you explore the wildlife wonderland.
Lion Country Safari
Peanut Island - Online Only Feature
In Pawesome Places: The Palm Beaches, join Dr. Will Draper and local dog guide Ace as they explore the hidden gem of Peanut Island in The Palm Beaches. From pet-friendly beaches and trails to the fascinating JFK Cold War bunker, this web-only segment is full of history, fun, and tail-wagging adventure you won’t want to miss.