Leash Laws & Pet Information
Caswell Beach Unleashed dogs under the control of their owners are permitted on the beach between dawn and 9:00am. During the cooler months from October 1 to April 30, unleashed dogs under the control of their owners are also permitted on the beach between 3:00pm and dark. They must be on a leash at all other times.
Oak Island Generally speaking, between March 15 and October 15 all dogs must be on a leash at all times. From October 15 to March 15, dogs are permitted on the beach without a leash from 6:00am to 8:00pm given that they are not left unattended, that they are under visual and voice control at all times, and that they do not visit with other beach goers or dogs without permission.
Pet-Friendly Restaurants
- Bob's Dogs, Oak Island NC
- Dry Street Pub & Pizza, Southport NC
- Fishy Fishy Cafe, Southport NC
- Joe Loves Lobster Rolls, Boiling Spring Lakes NC
- Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill, Oak Island NC
- OKI Scoop Shop and Donuts, Oak Island NC
- Shagger Jacks, Oak Island NC
Area Veterinarians
- Four Paws Veterinary Hospital, 4320 Southport Supply Road SE, Southport NC (910) 457-7387
- Oak Island Animal Hospital, 5520 E Oak Island Drive, Oak Island NC (910) 278-7575
- River Road Animal Hospital, 8593 River Road SE, Southport NC (910) 454-8910 (AAHA-Accredited)
- Southport Animal Hospital, 4955 Southport Supply Road SE, Southport NC (910) 457-5051
Pet Supply Stores & Grooming Services
- Dirty Dogs Door to Door (910) 512-8891
- Gonzo's Animal House, 7201 E Oak Island Drive, Oak Island NC (910) 250-1186
- Greenwood Pet Camp, 2780 Greenwood Circle SE, Bolivia NC (910) 253-6970
- Jenny's Puppypaws & Kittyclaws, 1206 N Howe Street, Southport NC (910) 454-4100
- National Petland, 1304 N Howe Street, Southport NC (910) 457-5770
- Pawsitive Mobile Pet Spa (910) 524-6728
- Pet Supplies Plus, 2823 Midway Road, Oak Island NC (910) 253-7087
- Sand2Suds Pet Grooming, 8308 E Oak Island Drive, Oak Island NC (910) 278-1111