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Islip Rescue Organizations and Animal Information
Islip Rescue Organizations and Animal Information
Please consider adopting from your local animal shelter. Not all shelters are no kill facilities which means you save a life! Instead of adopting a pure breed from a puppie mill, consider adopting a mix breed. They are just as cute and have less problems than pure breeds. If you choose to adopt a pure breed consider rescueing one from our many organizations listed below.
Animal Shelters
Animal Rescue Organizations
Information about Animals
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Dog Friendly Parks
Dog Park Etiquette
  • Scoop the poop.
  • Keep your dog on a leash when a leash law is enforced.
  • For safety reasons, never let your dog greet others unless invited to do so.
  • Make sure your dog is well behaved and will listen to obedience commands.
  • Pay attention to your dog and be responsible for their behavior
  • Follow the posted rules as they can vary at individual parks.

Pets on the beach on Fire Island
There are areas of Fire Island that you can bring your dog off season. More Information about Fire Island Dog Friendly beaches

Heckscher State Park, East Islip
Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed on the beach, access in undeveloped areas only. Dogs are not permitted in camping, bathing and picnic areas, in buildings or on walkways.

Ocean Beach in Fire Island Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach only during the off-season, from September 16 through May 14.

Gardiner Country Park
Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore, NY 11706
Phone: (631)-854-0935
This is a large park with a lot of on-leash walking trails. Overlooking the Great South Bay which has water access and a beach where your dogs can swim and play in the water. Restrooms, playground, water available for the canines. Gardeners Park Information

Dog Friendly Parks outside of Islip Town
Blydenburgh Dog Park: There's lots of dog traffic here, with designated off-leash areas, plus a fenced run with wooded, dirt and grass areas covering 1.8 acres. You can walk dogs on leash outside the run to water and along the boardwalk. The dog park is located within 627-acre Blydenburgh County Park in the southern section of the park. The dog park itself is on the activity field, north of the campgrounds. There's a bathroom near the run, but no other park facilities. Blydenburgh also offers trails to hike, lakes to jump in and places to picnic. LI Dog Owners Group , lidog_news@yahoo.com Blydenburgh Park
Vets Memorial Highway Smithtown, NY
Phone: 631-854-3713 Blydenburge Park website
Dog Friendly Beaches
  • Atlantic Beach: Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach only during the off-season, from Oct. 1 through March 31. Dogs are not permitted on the boardwalk at any time.
  • Heckscher State Park: Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed on the beach, access in undeveloped areas only. Dogs are not permitted in camping, bathing and picnic areas, in buildings or on walkways.
  • Fire Island National Seashore: Dogs are permitted, but must be kept leashed and are not allowed in public buildings, on lifeguarded beaches or near areas closed for endangered species.
  • Ocean Beach on Fire Island: Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach only during the off-season, from September 16 through May 14.
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