Sandwich town beaches
Dogs are not allowed on any public beach (including freshwater beaches) or the Sandwich Boardwalk May 15 – September 15. Dogs are not allowed on saltwater town beaches April 1 – September 15.
Dog-Friendly Sandwich, Cape Cod
Last verified 2026-10-22
Beach rules for dogs
Vets & Emergency Vets
Sandwich Animal Hospital
492 Route 6A, East Sandwich, MA 02537 · (508) 888-2774
Shawme Animal Hospital
Sandwich, MA · (508) 833-0883
Obedience Trainers
The Good Dog LLC
9 Jan Sebastian Drive, Sandwich, MA. Board-and-train, group classes and as-needed sessions · 774-313-7806
Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters
The Happy Pack
7 Sedgewick Lane, Sandwich, MA. Relief visits, neighborhood walks, pet chauffeur and overnights in Falmouth, Mashpee, Sandwich and Bourne · (508) 742-8477
Quick answers
Are dogs allowed on Sandwich beaches in summer?
Here is what the official rules say (last verified 2026-10-22): Dogs are not allowed on any public beach (including freshwater beaches) or the Sandwich Boardwalk May 15 – September 15. Dogs are not allowed on saltwater town beaches April 1 – September 15. (Source: Town of Sandwich General By-Laws (PDF).)
Where is the nearest 24/7 emergency vet?
Per its own website, Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists – Buzzards Bay is open 24/7 for emergencies: 11 Bourne Bridge Approach, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 · 508-759-5125 · Emergency open 24/7. Call ahead.
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