Wildlife Information
These resources are here to help you navigate interactions with wildlife in Kitty Hawk responsibly and compassionately.
Summertime Pet Safety Tips
Avoid Hot Surfaces
If you can’t walk barefooted on the HOT asphalt or the SCORCHING sand, NEITHER CAN YOUR PET.
Avoid hot surfaces like:
- Asphalt
- Concrete
- Sand
Keep Your Pet Hydrated
Keep your pet well-hydrated. Refill water bowls more often and add ice cubes to cool down your pet.
Know the Signs of Heat Stroke
Prevent overheating by keeping your pets in the shade, especially during the hottest parts of the day. Keep a watchful eye for heatstroke and if possible keep your pets inside.
Signs of Heatstroke include:
- Excessive panting
- Weakness
- Drooling
- Lethargy
- Vomiting
- Dark Red Gums
- Incoordination
- Rapid Heart Beat
- Seizures
Avoid Hot Cars
Pets die in hot cars. Even with the windows cracked, vehicles can reach temperatures over 130 degrees. Leave your pets at home, if possible.
Monitor Swimming in the Ocean
Monitor and limit your pets time in the water if swimming in the ocean. Too much salt water can cause:
- dehydration
- vomiting
- diarrhea
Provide lots of fresh cool drinking water and an umbrella for your dog to rest in the shade. You can read our beach
Town of Kitty Hawk Animal laws
Find Town of Kitty Hawk Animal & Livestock Laws on our website.