Outer Banks Pet-Friendly Vacations - Pets on the Beach
North Carolina beaches can be fun and rewarding for both pets and their owners. Towns and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore have their own restrictions pertaining to pets. Please be courteous and clean up after your pet. All pet waste must be collected immediately and deposited in appropriate containers.
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Dogs are allowed on the beach unleashed, but as a matter of public safety and courtesy, they should be under the watchful eye and contact of their owner.
Southern Shores
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Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 15 - September 15. Year-round leash law. All pet waste must be collected immediately and deposited in appropriate containers.
Kitty Hawk
- Dogs are permitted on public beaches. The owner/handler is responsible for and must remove feces and possess a bag/container for waste removal at all times. From the Friday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day between the hours of 10:00a.m. and 6:00p.m. dogs must be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet.
At all other times during the year, dogs must be restrained on a leash retractable to 12 feet. Dogs may be taken off the leash only if they will not disturb other people on the beach. Unleashed dogs must be controlled by the handler, who must remain within 30 feet of the dog at all times. A leash must be with owner/handler at all times. for
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Dogs are allowed on the beach from mid-September to mid-May. Dogs aiding the handicapped are allowed year-round. All pet waste must be gathered in appropriate containers. Year-round leash law.
Nags Head
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Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round as long as they are restrained by a leash not exceeding 10 feet. All pet waste must be properly disposed of by owners.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
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Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round, if they are restrained with a leash 6 feet or less at all times. All pet waste must be properly disposed of by owners.
Animal Medical Care & Boarding
While on The Outer Banks, feel safe knowing there is medical care as well as boarding available for your pets.
Animal Hospital of Nags Head
- MP 14, Nags Head. (252) 441-8611.
Hospital equipped for the finest health care for your pet. Please contact us for all your health care needs.
Coastal Animal Hospital
- Kitty Hawk. (252) 261-3960.
Outer Banks' only AAHA accredited full service veterinary hospital. 15 years caring for pets. Climate controlled boarding.
Martins Point Veterinary Hospital
- Kitty Hawk. (252) 261-2250.
Complete care facility with small animal medicine, surgery & climate controlled indoor boarding.
Roanoke Island Animal Clinic
- Manteo. (252) 473-3117.
Full service veterinary hospital. Complete boarding & grooming centers. High quality medicine in a friendly environment.
Salty Dog Grooming & Boarding
- Kill Devil Hills. (252) 441-6501.
Large indoor-outdoor runs. Climate controlled. Special cattery. Professional grooming. Homestyle care with owner living on premises. ABKA Member.
