As your preferred Virginia Beach moving company, let us be the first to welcome you to Virginia Beach. I’m sure you’re ready to get you and your pets settled into your new town as quickly as possible, so we’ve put together a quick list of things to know about having pets in Virginia Beach.

Know Where They Can Go: Virginia Beach is extremely pet friendly. Before Memorial Day and after Labor Day dogs are invited to be on the public beaches and boardwalks any time. During the summer months, know the restricted hours by visiting this website: http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/visitors/articles/petlovers/default.aspx
Visit The Parks: There are two main parks that are considered ‘off-leash’ parks in the Virginia Beach area – Red Wing Dog Park and Woodstock Dog Park; each boast their own fun features and amenities. Both require a $5 annual fee to maintain the park’s facilities: http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/visitors/articles/petlovers/default.aspx
Write Down These Phone Numbers: Now that you’re in a new city, you’ll need to revise your emergency contact list. On that list should be the following local numbers for the vet hospital and emergency centers: http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/visitors/articles/petlovers/default.aspx
Research Day Kennels: Just in case you need to board your furry-friend for the day, here’s a list of day kennels that can help keep your pet out of harms way while you’re unpacking your things: http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/visitors/articles/petlovers/default.aspx
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