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Dog Waste Removal in Somers Point, New Jersey
Somers Point is the oldest settlement in Atlantic County, dating to 1693, and its city code keeps dogs off the bathing beaches that front its bays. Dog Waste Management Pros serves dog owners in Somers Point.
- WhereCity of Somers Point
- ZIP codes08244
- SchedulesTwice weekly to monthly
- After a visitA photo of your latched gate
Dog waste removal in Somers Point
Somers Point, from a dog owner's point of view.
Somers Point sits at the end of a peninsula on Great Egg Harbor Bay. The city's stormwater management plan puts its area at about 4.88 square miles. That includes 325 acres of open water and 1,062 acres of flood district wetlands, and ground elevations run from 0 to 30 feet above sea level.
Homes range from detached houses to apartment buildings. A 2018 city housing plan, using 2016 Census survey estimates, put the housing stock at 5,336 units. Single-family detached houses made up 54.6 percent, and townhouses and multifamily buildings made up 45.2 percent. About 31.5 percent of homes were built in the 1960s, and 516 units stood vacant for seasonal use.
The city says Somers Point is known for its marinas, boating and restaurants along the bay. Bridges carry the Garden State Parkway and Route 52 south into Cape May County and Ocean City. On summer Fridays, the municipal beach on Bay Avenue hosts free concerts.
Sections of Somers Point
- Ocean Heights
- Bay Front Historic District
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Out and about
Where Somers Point dogs play.
Parks, trails and dog runs in and around town, from the town's and county's own pages.
Somers Point Bike Path
The city's bicycle path runs the length of Somers Point on part of the former Shore Fast Line trolley right-of-way. Dogs there fall under the city's 15 foot leash limit for public places, and the pickup rule covers any place where people walk.
William Morrow Beach (Municipal Beach Park)
Bay Avenue between Higbee and New Jersey Avenues
The city's beach on the bay hosts the Friday night concert series in summer. Section 120-21 bars dogs and other animals from the bathing beaches fronting the bays, so dogs should stay home when you visit.
John F. Kennedy Park
Broadway (Routes 9 and 52)
Formerly High Bank Park, this 6.18 acre park overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay was renamed for President Kennedy in 1963. Section 120-21 names its beaches as off limits to dogs, and the park has its own animals rule (Section 199-4), so check the posted rules first.
Good neighbors
Somers Point's pick-up rules.
Pick up right away (Section 120-23)
Anyone owning or in charge of a dog must immediately remove all feces it leaves on a sidewalk, street, passageway, bypath, play area, park or other public property, or on private property without the owner's permission. Approved tools include pooch scoops and small shovels. The waste must go in a sealed, nonabsorbent, leakproof container in a trash receptacle. Under Section 120-24, the pickup rule does not apply to blind persons who use guide dogs.
No dogs on bathing beaches (Section 120-21)
No dog or other animal may be taken onto the bathing beaches fronting the bays, including the beaches of Kennedy Park.
Leash of 15 feet or less (Section 120-6)
On public streets, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds, school yards and other public places, a dog must be controlled by an adequate leash or tether no longer than 15 feet. The same section bars letting a dog run at large or damage another person's lawn, shrubs, flowers or garden without consent.
Why it matters here
The city's stormwater management plan names Patcong Creek, Mill Creek, Drag Channel, Great Egg Harbor Bay, Bass Harbor and Steelman's Bay as its waters, all tidal and saltwater. Because tides rather than rain control water levels in the city's flood areas, the plan says water quality matters more than quantity where its drainage systems empty. It also notes that runoff can carry pollutants, including pathogens and nutrients, to receiving waters. The city's 2025 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan counts 649 catch basins and 43 city-owned outfalls, labels street storm drains with a blue fish stencil, and lists the pet waste ordinance first among its stormwater ordinances.
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Atlantic County
Cape May County
Also in Atlantic County: Egg Harbor Township, Linwood, Northfield, Pleasantville, Absecon, Galloway, Brigantine, Margate City, Longport, Mays Landing and more.
A little local history
Somers Point, then and now.
- 1693
John Somers, an English Quaker who bought the land from Thomas Budd, settled here. The city dates the settlement, first called Somerset Plantation, to 1693 and calls it the oldest in Atlantic County.
- 1695
John Somers received permission to run a ferry across Great Egg Harbor Bay to Cape May County. A flat boat carried people and goods, and a single crossing cost 12 pence per person.
- 1750
The name Somers Point was adopted. The seafaring town built sloops, schooners and barges in shipyards along the bay, the Great Egg Harbor River and Patcong Creek.
- 1804
Master Commandant Richard Somers, born in 1778 at Bethel and Shore roads, died when the ketch Intrepid exploded in Tripoli Harbor. The Navy has named 7 ships USS Somers in his honor.
- 1886
Somers Point incorporated as a borough when its voting population was 48. It became a city on April 9, 1902.
Local favorites
Somers Point's pet businesses.
Vets, groomers and shops that keep local dogs happy. We just handle the other end.
Around town
Things to do in Somers Point.
Concerts on the Beach
Free shows start at 7 PM on Fridays from June to September at William Morrow Beach on Bay Avenue. The public is invited to bring beach chairs and coolers.
Somers Mansion
John Somers' son Richard built this house on Shore Road between 1720 and 1726. It is Atlantic County's oldest house still standing, is owned by the State of New Jersey, and is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Somers Point Historical Museum
The Somers Point Historical Society keeps its museum at 745 Shore Road, next to City Hall, in a former West Jersey Baptist Church built in 1886 on land donated by Jesse Somers. It opens on a seasonal summer schedule.
Atlantic County Historical Society
At 907 Shore Road, the society has preserved the history of Atlantic County and southern New Jersey since 1913. Its library is the county's largest repository of historical and genealogical documents, and its museum holds more than 20,000 pieces of local history.
Services in Somers Point
What we do in Somers Point.
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Reviews
What New Jersey dog families say.
Carlos S. “Great company! Efficient, on time, and great service. I really like that they send a picture of my gate closed each time, I’ve had other services leave it open and my dogs got out! So it’s a simple way to add peace of mind that I appreciate.”
Thank you for trusting us with your yard!
Devon O. “Efficient service. Poop no more”
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Matthew P. “Very easy to work with, they were quick, polite, and professional. Will definitely be continuing their service for the near future couldn’t be any happier with the service.”
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David C. “I was impressed with their responsiveness, attention to detail, and super friendly team. Look forward to their continued service.”
Jessica E. “Dog Waste Management Pros employees are excellent! The staff keeps the customer informed with exceptional communication before, during, and after the cleanup. Very punctual and precise! Thank you for doing what us pet owners don’t want to do!”
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Alisa E. “Anthony was So nice to my dogs he spent some time with them and they loved him! And he did a great job!”
Brandon B. “Very professional, on time and absolutely did an amazing job! I’m satisfied and will be using again.”
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Tracey L. “Very professional, friendly and great communicators.”
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Samantha W. “They did an amazing job cleaning our yard. We have three dogs and it definitely builds up if we don’t stay on top of it. They were easy to contact, we were able to schedule within a week, and communicated what time they would be here day of as well as when they were done. Highly recommend!”
Frequently asked
Somers Point questions, answered.
Does Somers Point have a pooper scooper law?
Yes, Somers Point City Code Section 120-23 requires anyone in charge of a dog to immediately pick up its waste on public property and on private property without the owner's permission. The waste then goes in a sealed, leakproof container in a trash receptacle.
Can I bring my dog to the beach in Somers Point?
No, Somers Point City Code Section 120-21 bars dogs and other animals from the bathing beaches fronting the bays, including the beaches of Kennedy Park.
How long can my dog's leash be in Somers Point?
Up to 15 feet, under City Code Section 120-6, whenever your dog is on a street, sidewalk, park, playground, school yard or other public place. The code also bars letting a dog run at large off its owner's property.
Where can I walk my dog in Somers Point?
City code allows dogs on streets, sidewalks and other public places when they are on a leash or tether of 15 feet or less, except where dogs are banned, such as the bathing beaches. The bicycle path that runs the length of the city is one such public place.
Why does picking up dog waste matter for Great Egg Harbor Bay?
Somers Point posts its pet waste ordinance on its stormwater page, and its stormwater plan notes that runoff can carry pathogens and nutrients to receiving waters. Here those waters are tidal saltwater bays and creeks.
Who enforces the pet waste rule in Somers Point?
The city's 2025 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan names Construction, Zoning and Code Enforcement as the office that enforces the pet waste ordinance.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Egg Harbor Township and serve Atlantic County and nearby Cape May County towns, including Somers Point, Linwood, Ocean City, Upper Township, Sea Isle City and Cape May Court House. Get a quick quote with your ZIP code to check your street.
Do you scoop in the winter?
Yes. Our crew works through the shore's winter weather too.
Still have questions?
Call (609) 356-8999Nearby towns we also serve
- Linwood
- Egg Harbor Township
- Ocean City
- Upper Township
- Longport
Sources for this page
- City of Somers Point: Pet Waste Ordinance (Chapter 120)
- City of Somers Point: Stormwater
- Somers Point City Code, Chapter 120 (archived copy, 2023)
- City of Somers Point: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (2025)
- City of Somers Point: About
- State of New Jersey: municipal and local place names
- Wikipedia: Somers Point
- City of Somers Point: Stormwater Management Plan
- City of Somers Point: Housing Plan (2018)
- Concerts on the Beach in Somers Point
- Somers Point Historical Society: Trail of Richard Somers (2014)
- City of Somers Point: Recreation
- City of Somers Point: Facilities and Fees (2025)
- Somers Point City Code, Chapter 199 parks (archived copy, 2023)
- PetSmart Grooming Salon, Somers Point
- Doggie Style Pets: store locations
- Wikipedia: Somers Mansion
- Somers Point Historical Society
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