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 Dear Dog Lovers,
We have our first event at the new Mosswood Dog Park this weekend so read on. What a wet week! The new chips at the Small Dog Park at Joaquin Miller still allowed a river of mud to arise. Hardy Dog Park has a mud perimeter. So it looks like grading is our next dog park issue. The trails are slippery but nothing to be done about that except to let the dogs romp and have fun. 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 |
Mosswood Dog Park's First Event
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Clean Up Party this Saturday from 9:30 to noon. The heavy lifting has been done already.  We have removed everything from a bathroom sink to a diving mask, from a BBQ to a car muffler. What is left is broken glass and smaller litter, and lots of it. These items can cause serious injury to dogs and children. We are not asking folks to pick up poop (not a problem anyway).
Shovels, rakes and pitch forks welcome. Gloves a great idea. Please leave the dog in the car or at home because the event is being organized by Hands on Bay Area, a group of park lovers who are not necessarily dog people.
Where is Mosswood Park? 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. |
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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Singing in the Rain
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We're celebrating a full year of success at Joaquin Miller Dog Park.
Wood chips have been put in at the Small Dog Park and are scheduled for the Big Dog Park in the next month or so. Next we hope to convince the City to improve the drainage. Users have been great about dog park etiquette and managing all the openings and closings.
If you want to start improving the environment at Hardy Dog Park, under the freeway in Rockridge, please contact Sandy Olson at Bay Woof newspaper. Her email is Sandra@baywoof.com.
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FEDS WANT TO BAN OFF-LEASH
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Will it be a federal crime to take your dog off-leash at a San Francscio Beach?
Crissy Field and Ocean Beach are facing seasonal closures to off-leash dogs. Both areas are part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). Dog advocates have been lobbying the National Park Service for years to retain dog access to beaches in San Francisco. Despite research showing there is no benefit to wildlife from beach closures, the Feds press on against the dogs.
Please take a few minutes to tell the government that recreation areas are for people and we need places in this crowded urban area where we can go with our dogs When you go to the link you will find information about "comment to the GGNRA".Comment means letter. Be patient with the website.It is worth it.. Send an email now.
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Young Rescue Volunteer Heading for the Big Time
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Imagine a Miss America who promotes dog rescue. Carly Claffey might become that Miss America. Carly is a volunteer for Hopalong Rescue and is competing in the Miss Oakland Scholarship Pageant. From Oakland she hopes to make her way to Miss California and then to the Miss America competition. Every contestant selects a platform issues about which she is passionate. Carly's is " A Second Chance at Love: Supporting Local Animal Rescues".
Please consider helping Carly have a chance to become a high profile spokesperson for dog rescue. You can do your part by taking an ad in the program book or donating gift cards, goods or services to support scholarships for the young women competing. Contact Carly directly at cclaffey@gmail.com and visit The Miss Oakland Pageant at www.missoaklandpageant.org.
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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 wonderful dog art in their store. This month's photographer is Alexis Levesque of Eyes of Understanding. Alexis believes dogs, most notably
pitbulls, are a fascinating subject matter. She feels pit bulls have
always been perfect models - beautiful, expressive, and touched by
sadness.
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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Hug A Thousand Dogs
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You can meet the breeders and pet more than a thousand dogs over the two days of the Golden Gate Kennel Club show at the Cow Palace. Maybe you can figure out the antecedents to your unique mutt. This is one of the few shows in the country that still has the dogs on view for the public to meet . You can watch them compete in the ring in conformation and obedience. Catch demostrations and visit a few hundred vendors.
January 26 and 27. The website doesn't seem to show times but it is probably 9-5. Bring your own food unless you like ball park fare. Leave the dog at
home and wear comfortable shoes. This is an enormous event. Visit the Dog Show. |
