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The Pampered Pet Grooming Salon

302-227-1871
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Beach and Boardwalk Pet Rules

All State Parks: Dogs are not allowed on the beaches that have been designated for swimming or surfing. However, dogs are more than welcome to join their owners in the regions marked for surf fishing. Owners are required to clean up after their pets.

Rehoboth Beach: Dogs - It is illegal for dogs to run at large at any time. The City has both a leash law and a pooper scooper law which are enforced. Dogs are prohibited from the beach and boardwalk from May 1 through September 30.

Lewes Beach: From May 1 to Sept. 30, dogs are only allowed on Lewes Beach before 8 a.m. and after 6:30 p.m. During the off- season dogs are allowed unlimited access. Owners are responsible for keeping their pet on a leash and for any and all cleanup duties.

Dewey Beach: One of the very few towns on the eastern seaboard to permit dogs to enjoy the sandy beach, Dewey has only a few restrictions for dog owners. The times the beach may be used by dogs is limited during the summer season (not permitted on the beach from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), they must be under control, and of course the owners must clean up after them. The Summer Season is the period beginning May 15 and ending September 15.

Bethany Beach: Dogs are banned from the beach and boardwalk from May 15 to September 30. Pets are allowed access during the off-season, but owners must keep them on a leash and clean up when necessary.

South Bethany: Dogs are barred from beach and boardwalk access from May 15 to October 15. They’re otherwise welcome, provided owners keep them on a leash and respect cleanup duties.

Fenwick Island: Dogs are banned from the Fenwick Island beaches from May 1 to September 30. During the off-season pets are allowed access – owners are responsible for cleanup work and must keep pets on a leash.