I would just like to wish you all a HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!!!

And here's to an incredible 2008....This is your year!

Until next time...Be Good.

Outer Banks Wedding Officiants

Whether you're playing catch, swimming in the ocean, running along the shore or simply enjoying their company, the beach can be fun and rewarding for both pets and their owners. The towns and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore each have their own restrictions pertaining to pets on the beach.

Corolla

Dogs are allowed on the beach with a year round leash law. Your pet must be on a leash at all times. Pet owners/handlers are responsible for removal of pet waste.

Duck

Dogs are allowed are the beaches year round. Dogs may run freely on the beaches, while under the control of the owner. They must be leashed, with a leash not exceeding 10 ft. while in the town limits.

Southern Shores

Dogs must be leashed at all times when off the owner’s property. No animals are allowed on the beach May 15th to September 15th. From September 16th until May 15th dogs must be on a leash and cleaned up after on the beach.

Kitty Hawk

Dogs are permitted on public beaches. The owner/handler is responsible for and must remove all 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 10:00 am and 6:00 pm 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 must 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.

Kill Devil Hills

Between May 15 and September 15 no dogs shall be permitted on the public beach between the hours of 9:00 am and 6:00 pm., unless being used to aid a handicapped person. At all other times, no dogs shall be permitted on the public beaches except upon a leash and under the control of the owner or handler. Pet owners must remove all pet waste and dispose of properly.

Nags Head

Dogs are allowed on the beach year round with a leash. Pet owners/handlers are responsible for removal of pet waste and are to maintain control of their pets at all times. Pet waste is not to be buried in the sand or put in the ocean. Horses are allowed on the beach from October 1st through April 30th.

Currituck County

Dogs are not allowed to run at large in subdivisions. Pets are allowed on Currituck County beaches, but must be under the owner's control, either by leash or voice command.

Ocracoke Island

Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round if they are restrained on a 6 ft. leash. Pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches. Guide dogs for the visually impaired are permitted to remain with their owners at all times.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
DOGS ON NATIONAL SEASHORE MUST BE LEASHED
Dogs are allowed on the beach year round, if they are restrained with a leash 6 feet or less. Park Rangers and Beach Ambassador Volunteers will provide information to pet owners and encourage voluntary compliance. Park Rangers can issue violation notices carrying a $125.00 fine to any pet owners who do not comply with the leash requirement. Call 252-429-3100 for more information on National Seashore regulations.