Your entire family deserves a vacation! Click here to see all of our dog friendly homes.
This photo was submitted on Facebook by Stephanie Horner. This is what she had to say about Harley’s vacation on Hatteras Island: “This is our 9 year old Husky Sheperd mix Harley! First time at the Outer Banks and he loved it there!! He especially liked chasing around the sand crabs in the evening until he got pinched in the nose!! He is going back with us in September!”
Bring your four-legged best friends to Hatteras Island so they can enjoy its beauties and spacious beaches too! Photo by Vicki Langhel of Surf or Sound Realty.
It's your friend's vacation too
Make sure you bring your four legged friend on vacation with you. Your devoted friend will surely enjoy it! For a list of dog friendly homes on Hatteras Island click here. Photo taken by Ann Wood of Surf or Sound Realty.
Ten Tips For Going Coastal With Your Dog
1. Seek out dog-friendly beaches and lodging, which routinely accommodate canine habits. You are responsible for your pet’s behavior but a hospitable environment makes things easier and more comfortable.
2. Your dog should wear a collar with an ID tag. When traveling, get a waterproof tag with your cell phone number and lodging location just in case.
3. Remove a flea collar before the dog gets wet. A wet flea collar is useless and it may irritate your dog’s skin. Continue reading
Before you start exploring the 70 miles of gorgeous National Seashore that comprises Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following Park Service rules and guidelines to make your beach days breezy and worry free.
Pets on the Beach
Pets are allowed on most Hatteras Island beaches as long as they are kept on a 6 foot leash. The park service will issue a ticket for an unleashed pet. Always clean up after your pet.
North Carolina State law regulates fishing within the National Seashore. Limits, seasons and licensing requirements are set by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, which can be contacted at (800) 682-2632 www.ncfisheries.net. Size and limit sheets can also be found at most local tackle shops. Continue reading
