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A. Beaches of Currituck County
Leashes are required but there are no length requirements.
B. Town of Duck http://www.townofduck.com/pets.htm
255-1234
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.
C. Town of Southern Shores
261-2394
Leash law requires leash not to exceed ten (10) feet in length. From May 15 to September 15 of each year, animals are prohibited on town beaches. Leash laws enforced remainder of year.
D. Town of Kitty Hawk http://www.townofkittyhawk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={61E76570-E869-4D10-8B60-7A3244CB9E42}
261-3552
Leash law requires leash not to exceed 6 ft. in length between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm from fri. before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day. At all other times the leash may be extended, but must be retractable to 12 ft. Well trained dogs may be unleashed under close supervision of owner, not to exceed 30 ft. in distance between owner and dog.
E. Town of Kill Devil Hills
449-5300
Leash law requires leash not to exceed 10 ft. in length. From the hours of 9:00 am through 6:00 pm each day from May 15th through Sept. 15th each year, No dogs shall be allowed on town beaches, except those aiding a handicap person.
F. Town of Nags Head
441-5508
Leash law requires leash not to exceed ten (10) feet in length. Leashed pets allowed on towns beaches year round.
G. Town of Manteo on Roanoke Island
473-2133
Leash law requires leash not to exceed six (6) feet in length. Leashed pets are
allowed on the waterfront year round.
H. Hatteras Island
Dare County
I. Ocracoke Island
Hyde County
Large portions of Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands belong to the National Parks Service. The following statement was released:
"Your pets are welcome at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Do keep them leashed and
under control at all times. Pets are not allowed on designated swim beaches or in buildings. Please for your pets sake, do not leave them unattended. And, for other visitors sake, clean up after your pet."
Leash law at National Parks requires leashes not to exceed six (6) feet in length.
There is a mandatory removal of feces law through out the Outer Banks area. Civil penalties for Violation of this law varies by township. Please clean up after your pet.
North Carolina state law requires pets to have a current up-to-date Rabies tag. It is unlawful to fail to provide a collar or harness, with attached tag, which must be worn at all times.
Photo by: Seaside Photography
Hondo is a seven year old Belgian Malinois, he has been Officer Lee Twiddys partner since 1999. He was trained in Greenville, NC by Mike Bullock. Since he joined the Kitty Hawk Police Department he has assisted in hundreds of arrests. Hondo excels in narcotics detection and tracking. When not on the job as Kitty Hawk Police Departments number one K-9 Cop, he enjoys playing with his toy and just being a companion to his partner, Officer Lee Twiddy.
Hondo is expected to stay on the job for several years to come. When Hondo does finally retire he will continue to be a companion to Officer Lee Twiddy.
In August 2003, Hondo was awarded a custom K-9 bullet proof vest. The Outer Banks Pampered Pets Vacation Guide donated this vest as a way of saying; Thank you to Hondo for his outstanding service. Hondo deserves the same protection as all our Officers, who put their lives on the line each day for Public safety.
Photo by Kim Twiddy
K-9 Cop Hondo Retires
Hondo is a 10 year old Belgian Malinois, he has been Officer Lee Twiddys partner since 1999.
In August 2003, The Pampered Pets Guide, awarded Hondo a custom K-9 bullet proof vest .
Now Hondo's heroic service has come to an end. This year 2007 Hondo was awarded an honorable
retirement. Hodo will live out his golden years of retirement as a compantion to his long time
partner & friend, Officer Lee Twiddy. Retirement Cards may be sent to:
Kitty Hawk Police Dept.
c/o Officer Lee Tiddy
P.O. Box 598
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
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