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Southern Delaware s Fur Babies

The beautiful beaches of Southern Delaware aren’t just for humans to enjoy — it’s simple to include your

four-legged family member in all the fun! Southern Delaware welcomes you and your best friend with pet-
friendly hotels, restaurants, parks, events, and beaches.

BETHANY BEACH Dogs are allowed on the
beach and boardwalk areas from October 1 to
May 14 only.
BROADKILL BEACH Dogs must be leashed
unless extremely well trained in voice command.
Owners must respect other beach-goers and must
clean up after their dog and dispose of the waste
properly. Broadkill Beach is “carry in-carry out.”
DEWEY BEACH Dogs are allowed on the beach
year-round, but there are limitations from May 15
through September 15. During this time, dogs are
permitted on the beach before 9:30 a.m. and after
5:30 p.m. Dogs do not have to be leashed. Dogs
must have a Dewey Beach dog license, available
for purchase at Dewey Beach Town Hall or online
at idewey.com.

FENWICK ISLAND Dogs are allowed on the
beach from October 1 through April 30 only.

LEWES Between May 1 and September 30, dogs
are permitted on the beach strand before
8 a.m. and after 6:30 p.m. only.
REHOBOTH BEACH Leashed dogs and other
animals are allowed on the beach and boardwalk
from September 16 through May 14. Dogs are
not allowed on the beach during this period when
lifeguards are present.

SOUTH BETHANY Dogs are allowed on the
beach from October 16 through May 14 only.

STATE PARKS
Visit destateparks.com/know/pets.

Look for the paw icon for pet-friendly
accommodations on pages 41-46.
For info on pet-friendly dining, shopping,
transportation, pet-centric events, and boarding, go
to VisitSouthernDelaware.com/pet-friendly

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