Burlington Animal Services - dog outings and group hikes
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Burlington Animal Services - dog outings and group hikes
Burlington Animal Services offers Dog Day Out adventures, letting approved participants take an eligible adoptable dog out for a few hours or the day. Its volunteer information also describes Hikes with Hounds in partnership with local recreation departments. Ask staff which program and dog are suitable for you.
Location: 221 Stone Quarry Road, Burlington, NC 27217
Dog Day Out is listed as free and requires an adult participant and advance arrangements. Confirm current application steps, availability, pickup and return times with staff. Follow the program's destination and handling rules; dog parks and Elon Housing are excluded. Group hikes require their own confirmed session; no upcoming hike date is promised.
Official details: https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/2186/Dog-Day-Out
Details reviewed October 17, 2026.
Burlington Animal Services - dog outings and group hikes
Burlington Animal Services offers Dog Day Out adventures, letting approved participants take an eligible adoptable dog out for a few hours or the day. Its volunteer information also describes Hikes with Hounds in partnership with local recreation departments. Ask staff which program and dog are suitable for you.
Location: 221 Stone Quarry Road, Burlington, NC 27217
Dog Day Out is listed as free and requires an adult participant and advance arrangements. Confirm current application steps, availability, pickup and return times with staff. Follow the program's destination and handling rules; dog parks and Elon Housing are excluded. Group hikes require their own confirmed session; no upcoming hike date is promised.
Official details: https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/2186/Dog-Day-Out
Details reviewed October 17, 2026.