taken by: Elba Vega

Pet Stations around the park

San Juan NHS is Pet-friendly Environment

At San Juan National Historic Site, you may take your pet on the grounds with you. Your pet must be under control and on a leash at all times, not only here but through Old San Juan City. The restraining leash shall not exceed six feet in length. The City of San Juan also has a similar law. 

Pet’s off–leash can scare and possibly harm other animals or people. Kids are vulnerable to these types of attacks due to their innocence about the dogs. Pet’s can damage vegetation if left alone and without supervision. The steep drop–offs at the top of the walls make it dangerous for a pet not on a leash. Leaving pets unattended or tied to any object within the park is prohibited, including the exterior of motor vehicles parked within park boundaries is a hazard to the immediate welfare of the animal. The inside of the fortifications is reserved for guide dogs only accompanying visually impaired persons or hearing ear dogs accompanying hearing-impaired persons.

Pet feces in lawns, sidewalks, and around public buildings must be properly disposed of by the person responsible for the pet. Throughout the park there are pet stations in which plastic bags are provided to pick up the feces and signs posted depicting the regulations. Pets running-at-large may be impounded, and the owner may be charged reasonable fees for kennel or boarding costs, feed, veterinarian fees, transportation costs, and disposal. An impounded pet may be put up for adoption or otherwise disposed of after being held for 72 hours from the time the owner was notified of capture or 72 hours from the time of capture if the owner is unknown.

This section does not apply to dogs used by authorized Federal, State and local law enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties.

Please respect these regulations so that others can enjoy the Site with their pets in the future. Gracias!