Pet-Friendly Provincetown
The East Coast's premiere canine resort town

Provincetown extends its hospitality not only to those on two legs but to those on all four! Since the Pilgrims first dropped anchor in Provincetown Harbor on November 11, 1620, dogs have played an important part in the town's history. An English Mastiff and English Springer Spaniel sailed to Provincetown in 1620 aboard the Mayflower. Our first canine residents arrived in the New World to provide protection and hunting assistance to the Pilgrims. Today, this seaside community has become the ultimate East Coast canine resort with its off- leash beaches and trails, dog park, pet-friendly dining and accommodations, and other pet-friendly activities.

Pilgrim Bark Park
Opened in 2008, Pilgrim Bark Park is located on an acre of land where dogs can run free and socialize off leash. There is a general dog section and a section exclusively for small dogs under 25 pounds.

To reflect the town's rich appreciation for the arts, local artists designed benches (including a small-scale version of the Pilgrims' Mayflower ship), poop bag stations, kiosks, signage and a super-sized doghouse at the park's entrance. Anchored by a bronze whale's tail sculpture is a memorial section. Three fire hydrants painted to look like canine versions of Provincetown's police officers, firefighters and public workers sit sentry outside the park.

Shopping
Provincetown's shopping Mecca, Commercial Street, caters to the canine crowd with water bowls, fountains and dog biscuits offered by local business owners. Pet enthusiasts can find everything from day-to-day supplies to pet souvenirs, the latest in canine fashions and pet objets d'art. Canines can also have their likeness memorialized by a pet portraitist. RESOURCE PAGE

Activities
Dogs love the freedom found on Provincetown's year round, off-leash beaches and trails. Pets are also welcome to roam the Province Lands Bike Trail Loop, a 5 ¼ mile trek that begins on Race Point Road and winds through the town's dunes and forest. In addition, more adventurous pets are welcome to join their owners for whale watch tours, sunset cruises, kayaking, parasailing, a sightseeing trolley, sailing charters and walking tours. For a complete listing of pet-friendly activities visit PET FRIENDLY PLACES.

Special Events
Every fall, the Carrie A. Seamen Animal Shelter (CASAS) hosts Pet Appreciation Week, where visitors can participate in canines games and contests, a pet parade down Commercial Street, a dog T-dance at the Boatslip, and a blessing of the animals at St. Mary's of the Harbor Episcopal Church. For more information, visit WWW.CASASANIMALSHELTER.ORG.