Rules Regarding Dogs & Horses

Ordinance of the Town of Middletown, RI

Dogs

  1. From May 1 through September 30th, dogs shall be permitted on town beaches, only between the hours of 5 and 7:45 am, provided they are on a leash.
  2. From the day after October 1, through the 30th of April, dogs shall be allowed on town beaches, provided they are leashed.
  3. Any person walking or in control of a dog that defecates must immediately remove the waste.

Horses

  1. From May 1 through September 30th, no person shall ride any horse upon Sachuest and Third Beaches.
  2. No person shall ride a horse upon Sachuest or Third Beaches upon that part of the shore between high and low watermarks adjacent thereto in such manner as may create a hazard to himself/herself or as to endanger the lives and safety of any members of the public or their property. Any person in control of a horse that defecates on the beach, street, sidewalk, or public property must remove the waste as soon as circumstances allow, having due regard for the safety of horse, rider and general public.
  1. Olivia Garcia

    Animal Control Officer

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