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Southern Delaware 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 www.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 Dogs are permitted
on the beach or boardwalk only between October 1 and April 30.
SOUTH BETHANY Dogs are allowed on the beach from October 16 through May 14 only.
STATE PARKS
Visit www.destateparks.com/know/pets.
Unless otherwise noted, in each town, all dogs must be leashed. In all cases, owners must clean up after their pets.
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Look for the paw icon for pet-friendly accommodations on pages 35–39.
For info on pet-friendly dining, shopping, transportation, pet-centric events, and boarding, go to www.VisitSouthernDelaware.com/ hotels/hotels-pet-friendly-de.