Dogs and other animals are not permitted on the city's boardwalk or beach at any time from May 1-September 30; leashed dogs are permitted from October 1-April 30. Dogs and other animals performing an act or function on behalf of law enforcement agencies or branches of the armed forces are exempt from this law as are seeing-eye dogs being handled by individuals who are legally blind and dogs otherwise assisting handicapped individuals. For a complete list of the city's animal codes, see Chapter 88 of the City Code.
Lost Pet?
Brandywine Valley SPCA
302-856-6361
Office of Animal Welfare
302-255-4646
City of Rehoboth Beach Police Department
302-227-2577
The police department has a microchip scanner that can help reunite lost pets with their humans.
24-Hour Vets
BluePearl - Christiana Pet Hospital
106 Geoffrey Drive
Newark, DE
302-322-6933
Delmarva Animal Emergency Center
1482 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE
302-697-0850
Pet's ER (24 hours Friday-Sunday)
402 Punkin Court
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-543-8400
Wincrest Animal Hospital
3705 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE
302-998-2995
Emergency/Evacuation Information
Hurricane and Natural Disaster Pet Evacuation Information
Special Assistance for Pet Owners
Feral cat colony assistance
Brandywine Valley SPCA
302-856-6361
Wild Animal Emergencies
Delaware Council of Wildlife Rehabilitators & Educators
302-228-1063
DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife
302-739-9912 (for wildlife questions during business hours)
MERR Institute
302-228-5029
More Information
Can I leave my dog in the car if I crack the windows? (AKC article)
Dangers of retractable leashes