FAQs

Ford House welcomes service animals but does not allow pets on the property, including in the Visitor Center, gardens, or historic buildings.

Here’s what to know:

• Service Animals:
  Trained service dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome throughout the estate. These animals must remain leashed and under control at all times.

• Pets and Emotional Support Animals:
  Pets, including leashed or carried animals, are not permitted on the estate grounds or buildings, including dogs, cats, and emotional support animals.

• Special Pet-Friendly Events:
  On rare occasions, Ford House may host pet-friendly events. If scheduled, these will be clearly noted on our event calendar.

• Friends of Ford House:
  Friends of Ford House may walk their dogs on the property on any open date and have nearly exclusive access to walk the grounds with their dog on Mondays when the estate is closed to the public. There are select dates when the grounds are unavailable for Friends to walk their dog, particularly large estate-wide events and estate rentals. Learn more.

We ask all guests to respect these guidelines to preserve the beauty and safety of the estate for all visitors. For additional information, please see our Estate Rules & Policies.