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 Dear Dog Lovers,
Party Time is Here! The Opening Party for the dog run at Mosswood Park is Saturday March 1. What an accomplishment for Seth Katz who has led the Mosswood dog effort for many years. Mud mitigation efforts have started at Hardy Dog Park in Rockridge and wood chips are now spread at both large and small dog parks in Joaquin Miller. What about the trails? They are georgeous and muddy and offer spectacular views of the Bay or take you alongside tumbling creeks. Don your rain gear and get out to hike with your dog. Then remember to check for ticks when you get home. Stand your dog on a light colored sheet, in the bathtub or on newspaper sothat you can see those little critters when they fall off. It is worth the effort to be out in our open spaces. Let us hear from you when you have dog news or concerns at odogparks@comcast.net or at our website www.odogparks.org. Emily Rosenberg, Publisher |
Party Time at Mosswood Dog Run
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Find your way to the new dog park for a great opening party on Saturday March 1, 2008 from 10am to noon.  Bring your well socialized dog on a leash for the events and then go leash free in the fenced dog run. Expect food, fun, and lots of time to socialize with other dog owners. Get your name in for some great raffle prizes and visit booths from community groups and professional pet care services. If you want to participate contact Mark Hall, Oakland Parks and Recreation, by email or at 238-2389.
Still don't know where Mosswood is? Tthis is a good time to visit this lovely old park. with mansion, tennis courts and runs for large and small dogs. The park is between West MacArthur, the 580 freeway, Webster, and Broadway. The dog runs are adjacent to the parking lot. Enter the parking lot from Webster, at 36th Street. If the lot is full you can park under the freeway just past the parking lot driveway.
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The ODOG Sweatshirt--great for you or a gift.
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Warm the heart of a dear one with the perfect dog walking sweatshirt. Cozy hood and big front pocket for treats. Prices are low for ODOG gear and help support fun for your dog. Order now at Cafe Press .
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Valentine Celebration for Oakland's Animals
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Come to SWEET! A Party to support the City of Oakland Animal Services Department on Friday February 15 from 7-11pm. Sliding scale tickets from $10-30. Click here for detailed information. Meet volunteers, shelter staff and socialize with other animal lovers. Sorry, we don't know if the animals themselves are invited so check with the party givers before you take out ballgowns for Fluffy and Tuffy.
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FEDS WANT TO BAN OFF-LEASH
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to so many Oakland Dog Owners who took time to naivgate the Federal
maze and write a letter in support of retaining off leash access at San
Francisco's coastal parks. It will be months before we hear the results
but we have done our share.
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Our Sponsor: Paws and Claws
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 One of the best things about getting your natural pet food at Paws and Claws Natural Pet Food Store and Bath House is the community commitment that owners Diane and Ruth have to Oakland. Here they are at last year's opening party in Joaquin Miller Park.
Visit Paws and Claws to wash your dog and for food and supplies. Tuesday through Sunday at 2023 MacArthur, just off Fruitvale and around the corner from three great new stores: La Farine Bakery, Peets and the big Farmer Joe's. Phone 336-0105.
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Point Isabel News
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The Point Isabel website reports that the dogs have access to the water again so grab the ball and the towel and let your dog get wet even on our sunny days.
We hear that the improvements to the lawn look beautiful and that the renewed parts of the park might be open for use this month. .
Your dog will be proud of you when you take a turn at Poop Pick Up weekends and show you are part of the Point Isabel community.
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