August 18th, 2009
Doggies at the Beach?…Yes, they like vacations too!!
When thoughts of vacation come to mind, the first thing would be just getting away from it all. Away from the job, the everyday routine, walking the dog, etc. etc. But wait, thousands of vacationers take, primarily, their dogs on vacation too. Disney World has a designated center just for your pets. So, why can’t they come to the beach, as well?
Right here, at my beaches, there is the perfect place to leave your dog for half a day, whole day or overnight care.
Doggies At The Beach is located on 188806 John J. Williams Highway, (Rt. 24) between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Their telephone is 302-644-8200. It is close to Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and even Bethany Beach. Their website is www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
This facility is 2,400 square feet and it is a cage free doggie day care. They have 3 doggie cams available to watch your dog or dogs socialize and play with his/her new friends.
They offer different services. For example, overnight service with human supervision all night, grooming, training classes, doggie merchandise and vaccination dates. You might want to leave your dog or dogs for a few hours or the whole day. This will enable you to do different things on your vacation and not worry about your pet.
I have used this service and recommended it and everyone has been very happy. Jim and his staff at Doggies at the Beach really love all their customers. The first thing you will have to do is probably bring your dog in for a temperament evaluation. You will also have to provide your pet’s immunization record. The best way to find out is give them a call and check all their requirements.
Give them a try, because they will make your life easier if you decide to bring your dog to my beaches.
At my beaches, there are local restaurants that will welcome your dog. You wouldn’ want to go out to lunch or dinner and leave Tucker or Addy at home, would you? All kidding aside, here is a list of the restaurants that will love to have your dog at their establishment. Please, before you decide to take your dog, call the restaurant to make sure they are still holding that policy.
Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
GreenMan Juice Bar & Bistro, 12 Wilmington Ave., 302-227-4909
Retro Cafe, 10 Wilmington Ave., 302-227-9752
Seafood Shack, 42 1/2 Baltimore Ave., 302-227-5881
Shag, 37 Wilmington Ave., 302-227-6869
Rigby’s, 404- Rehoboth Ave., 302-227-6080
Hobos, 56 Baltimore Ave., 302-226-2226
Dos Locos (side of building), 208 Rehoboth Ave., 302-227-3353
Grotto’s Pizza, Rehoboth Ave. only, 36 Rehoboth Ave., 302-227-3278
Route 1 (Coastal Highway)
Tijuana Taxi, 33401 Tenley Ct., Rt. 1, 302-644-8294
Lazy Susan Crabs, 1420 Rt. 1, 302-645-5115
Crabby Dick’s, 4534 Rt. 1, 302-645-9132
Bethany Blues, Lewes, 183 Rt. 1, 302-644-2500
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Sharky’s, 1508 Rt. 1, 302-226-3116
The Sunrise, 2300 Rt. 1, 302-227-3202
Ed’s Chicken & Crabs, Rt. 1 and Swede St., 302-227-9484
Scully’s, 2000 Rt. 1, 302-227-6877
Gary’s DB Grill, 2000 Rt. 1, 302-226-4899
The town of Dewey Beach, Delaware allows licensed pets on the beach all summer before 9:30 a.m. and after 5:30 p.m.
Important information from the Delaware State Parks:
Pets must have proper licensing and vaccination requirements. For more information contact the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife at 302-739-9911.
If you decide to bring your dog to the State Park, your pet has to be on a leash, no longer than 6 feet and under control.
Another thing to have in mind is that pets are definitely allowed at the seashore parks but Delaware State Law prohibits them from all swimming and sunbathing beaches from May 1st to Sept. 30th. The Park also restricts pets from areas such as surfboarding and sailboarding beaches and shorebird nesting areas. You may go to their website www.destateparks.com.
So, with all this information at hand, you are ready to hit my beaches with your beloved pet. Have fun!!!
Tags: Bethany Beach, Delaware Beaches, Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island, Lewes, rehoboth beach, Restaurants, Things to do at the beach
