Traveling with Pets

Our  Pet Friendly Properties make it easy to bring your entire family on vacation!!  Here are a few tips and things you need to know when bringing your four-legged friend to the Outer Banks.

Don't forget!!  Medications and veterinarian name and contact information; your pet’s favorite toys; leash, color with identification, and bedding.  Have a readily available photograph of your pet should he/she become lost.

Local Leash Laws

Please clean up after your pets to keep the beaches clean and safe.  Many beach accesses do not provide waste disposal bags, so don't forget to bring your own!

Corolla: Leashes are required year round but there are no length requirements.

Duck: Leash law requires leash not to exceed ten (10) feet in length.  Pets are allowed to play unleashed on the beach under close supervision of owner.  Year-round pet friendly beaches.       

Southern Shores: As of April 2012, Dogs are permitted on the beaches year round.  There is a leash law and it must be no longer than 10 feet in length.

Kitty Hawk: Leash laws require leash not to exceed 6 feet in length between the hours of 10AM and 6PM from the Friday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day.  All other times lease may be extended but must be retractable to 12 feet.  Well trained dogs may be unleashed under close supervision of the owner and at no more distance than 30 feet between dog and owner at all times. 

Kill Devil Hills: Between May 15 and September 15 of each year, no dogs shall be permitted on the public beach between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 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 owner or handler.

Town of Nags Head: Year round pet-friendly beaches! Leash law requires leash not to exceed ten (10) feet in length.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore:  Pets are welcome but must be leashed and under control at all times.  Leashes are not to exceed 6 feet in length.  Pets are not allowed on designated swim beaches or in buildings.  Please do not leave them unattended and be sure to clean up after your pet. 

Pet Health Care

Nags Head
Animal Hospital: MP 14 (252) 441-8611

Kitty Hawk
Coastal Animal Hospital: (252) 261-3960
Climate controlled boarding.

Southern Shores
Martins Point Veterinary Hospital: (252) 261-2250
Climate controlled indoor boarding.

Manteo
Roanoke Island Animal Clinic: (252) 473-3117

Boarding
Laura M. Reed
208 Williams Dr
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Phone: (252) 441-6501
Fax: (252) 441-7029
Dog Boarding, Training and Grooming.