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Pet-Friendly Living: Everything For Your Furry Friends at Somers & Hervey

22 July 2025

At Somers & Hervey, we love our furry friends! Our community is surrounded by fantastic local services to help them thrive — from trusted vets and groomers to off-leash parks and dog-friendly beaches. Here are some of the best spots nearby to keep your pets happy and healthy!

Vets And Vet Surgeries

There are plenty of vets and vet surgeries nearby Somers & Hervey, with over 20 in the local community. There are three fantastic services within a 10-minute drive, meaning your pets’ health and safety will never be a worry. 

In an emergency, JCU Vet Hospital operates 24/7 and is a short drive from the community. 

1. Greencross Vets Willows – 68 Thuringowa Drive

Greencross provides comprehensive care for your pets, just a 10-minute drive from the community. You can find out more about their services, view their opening hours and book appointments at their website here. 

2. 4 Paws Veterinarians (Upper Ross) – 3/975 Riverway Dr

Just a 7-minute drive and you’ll find 4 Paws Vet, which has been operating in the region for over 20 years. Their website has up-to-date information on their opening hours and phone number to book appointments here

3. My Pet Hub Townsville – 12 Hervey Range Rd

You can find My Pet Hub within a 10-minute drive, which provides a wide range of services, including doggy day care, hydrotherapy, grooming, puppy preschool, cat boarding and much more. You can see all services, opening hours and details on how to book at their website here

Pet Shops And Grooming

There are some fantastic local groomers and pet stores nearby to keep your furry friends looking and feeling their best — with two great options within a 20-minute drive of Somers & Hervey.

1. Petbarn – 45 Carthew St

Petbarn Thuringowa offers professional grooming, a DIY dog wash, puppy school, and even pet adoption services — all just 10 minutes from our community. You can find more information on the services and their opening hours on their website here

2. Vanity Paws – 5/328 Fulham Rd

Wanting your furry friend to feel their best? Vanity Paws grooming services is a must try. The store also has the cutest pet accessories. You can browse their collection and learn more about their services at their website here

Dog Parks And Off-Leash Areas

There are over 20 off-leash areas in Townsville, so there’s no shortage of spots to let your pup enjoy the fresh air! Details of these locations can be found here, with the two closest to Somers & Hervey being Apex Park and Jabiru Park. 

1. Apex Park – 1255 Riverway Drive

Apex Park is fenced off to the road, but unfenced on the riverside side, allowing for dog swimming in the Ross River. It’s a 15-minute walk from Somers & Hervey, so a great spot for an afternoon walk with a bit of freedom at the end!  

2. Jabiru Park – 58 Gouldian Avenue 

Jabiru Park has a fully fenced off-leash area for dogs to enjoy. It also houses seating, shade trees, a shade sail and a dog agility course, so plenty to enjoy. You can find the park a 5-minute drive from the community.

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