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Hampton Roads, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA Dog Resource Guide
City of Virginia Beach Pet-Related Laws and Ordinances
- City of Virginia Beach Pooper Scooper Laws - The Virginia Beach City Code (Sec. 5-16) declares that dog owners must pick up after their pets on both private and public property.
- Virginia Beach Dog Licenses - All dogs 4 months of age or older are required to have a license in Virginia Beach; this site provides complete details – Chapter 5 / Sections 5-46 through 5-55.
City of Virginia Beach Dog Parks
Virginia Beach Humane Societies and Animal Shelters
- Virginia Beach SPCA - The Virginia Beach SPCA has been active in the Virginia Beach community since 1966. Located at 3040 Holland Road, the SPCA operates a state-of-the-art shelter, a low-cost clinic and is home to a very active pet adoption program. The SPCA has its own gift store at the Holland Road location and donations are gladly accepted since the SPCA relies solely upon community support.
Virginia Beach Rescue Organizations
- Virginia Beach Rescue Organizations - This site offers a comprehensive list of rescue organizations compiled by the Tidewater Kennel Club.
- Animal Rescue of Tidewater - This group is a rescue organization working to help homeless animals.
- K-9 New Life Center - An all-breed rescue organization located in Virginia Beach, but serving the Hampton Roads area. Visit their website to obtain schedules for their visits to local area Petsmarts.
- Hope For Life Rescue, Inc. - A rescue organization that is dedicated to the rescue of abandoned, abused and left behind street animals. This unique organization does not have set adoption fees and has been established since 2002. Follow this link to read more.
Environment
- Keeping Virginia Beach Waters Clean - Pet waste accounts for nearly one-third of bacteria found in our waterways. This site has recommendations for dealing with run-off and how we can work to keep the water cleaner.
- Virginia Beach: Pet Waste Disposal - The City of Virginia Beach points out some of the affects that pet waste has on local waterways and how you can help.
Fun Stuff and Other Dog-Related Info
- Beaches - With so many beaches in the area, Virginia Beach’s municipal code (Sec. 6-5) explains dogs rules on the PUBLIC BEACH at Virginia Beach.
In lay terms:
Dogs are only allowed during off-season on Virginia Beach public beaches. From the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, pets are not allowed on public sand beaches, the boardwalk or the grassy area west of the boardwalk, from Rudee Inlet to 42nd Street. People are required to clean up after their pets and dogs must be leashed.
Dogs are also allowed on many other beach areas, but rules apply, so check out the following:
– Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
– First Landing State Park
- Virginia Beach SPCA Events - a listing of SPCA-sponsored events in the City of Virginia Beach.
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