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PET- FRIENDLY BEACHES Endless dog days of summer. I f your furry best friend loves the beach as much as you do, there’s no reason they should stay behind when you visit the Golden Isles. Head to the sandy shores of St. Simons Island’s East Beach or Massengale Park . (If it’s be- tween Memorial Day and Labor Day, pets are only permitted before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m.) Jekyll Island’s Driftwood Beach, Great Dunes Beach, Oceanview Beach and St. Andrews Beach are all pet-friendly, too. (Please avoid Glory Beach and South Dunes Beach as they are active nesting areas for birds and other wild- life.) Make sure to read posted signs and clean up after your pet. Along with stretches of beaches perfect for running and swimming, there are also great dog parks found throughout the Golden Isles. Turn to page 21 for a Find a shady park complete list of shady parks where you can play fetch with your pup, and even for your pet make a friend or two. And when bedtime rolls around, you’ll also find many on p. 21 pet-friendly hotels that love to welcome four-legged customers (pg. 88). Island Dog St. Simons Island’s dog-friendly hotels, restaurants and beaches make it a great destination for dog lovers and Island Dog is the place you don’t want to miss. Island Dog carries a huge variety of canine accessories, gifts, toys and treats. Favorite brand names such as Ezydog, Preston Leather, Mendota, Kurgo and Guy Harvey are only a few of the ones that make for a great selection of collars, leashes and harnesses. Collegiate collars are also available for the SEC and ACC. Toys from West Paw, Kong, Tuffy, Go Dog, Chuckit and Jolly are only a few of the quality brands available that are sure to be dog approved. The treats will amaze you. Kennelmaster Chicken Chips, Zukes, Cloud Star Buddy Biscuits and Wet Noses are sure to please along with bully sticks and bones. Come by and see what fun is had by visiting Island Dog! Naturally, four-legged customers get fresh water and a snack. islanddogssi.com 912.506.9769 Goldenisles.com 59