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Winter 2024 Newsletter
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As we wrap up another incredible year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who makes DogPaw Off-Leash Parks a haven for our furry friends and their humans.
To our amazing volunteers: you are the backbone of our parks. DogPaw is 100% volunteer-run, and your hard work in maintaining the grounds, organizing events, and addressing challenges ensures that our parks remain a safe and welcoming space for all. Whether rain or shine, your dedication inspires us every day.
To our generous donors and business sponsors: your support makes it possible for us to sustain and improve our parks. With 100% of funds raised going directly to the parks, your contributions play a vital role in keeping tails wagging and friendships growing.
To Clark County Parks and the Bonneville Power Administration: thank you for partnering with us and allowing DogPaw to create and maintain these cherished off-leash spaces. Your collaboration ensures that these parks continue to be a resource for our community and our canine companions.
Every ball thrown, every wagging tail, every joyful bark, and every new friendship—these moments are what DogPaw is all about. It’s more than just a park; it’s a community where humans and dogs alike find connection, exercise, and joy.
As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited about the opportunities to grow, improve, and welcome even more friends to our parks. Together, we can continue making these spaces the best they can be.
From all of us at DogPaw, we wish you and your loved ones—human and canine alike—a wonderful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and plenty of adventures.
Thank you for being part of our DogPaw family. Here’s to an incredible 2025!
With gratitude, Board of Directors DogPaw Off-Leash Parks
Photo courtesy of volunteer photographer
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Join our amazing team of volunteers and make a difference in our off-leash parks! Whether it’s helping with events, park maintenance, or community outreach, we’d love to have you on board. Email us at volunteer@dogpawoffleashparks.org to get started! 🐕✨
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Park Improvement Days 2025
TBD (weather permitting) – Check our website or Facebook page for the latest updates!
May 2025
Mark your calendars for May 2025—DogPaw is excited to participate once again in Washington Gives’ annual fundraising campaign, GiveBIG! 🌟🐾 Last year, thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we raised $2,800 in individual donations, which was matched by the LR Mitchner Philanthropic Fund for an amazing total of $4,800! 🎉 That’s enough to cover six months of poop bags for our parks, ensuring clean and welcoming spaces for all our furry friends.
Let’s make 2025 even bigger! Your support helps us maintain and improve the off-leash parks we all love. Stay tuned for details on how you can give—and don’t forget to spread the word!
Get ready for the 2025 Walk/Run for the Animals on May 3rd! 🌧️🐾 Last year, despite the rain, this incredible event hosted by the Humane Society for Southwest Washington was a huge success, and we were proud to be part of it. Our dedicated DogPaw board members and volunteers braved the wet weather to connect with attendees, share information about our off-leash parks, and even secure new members and donations! Join us this year for a fun-filled day supporting local animals and learning more about DogPaw. We can’t wait to see you there! 🐕❤️
June 14 2025 DogPaw's Annual Vendor Event
We’re thrilled to announce that DogPaw’s Annual Vendor Event is returning on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Dakota Off-Leash Park in Pacific Community Park! 🎉🐾
Last year’s event was a smashing success—and it was only our first time hosting it! With over 25 incredible vendors, a tremendous turnout of visitors, and so many wagging tails, we raised over $8,000 to support our parks. We also welcomed new members, secured business sponsors, and built partnerships with community organizations like Clark County Sheriff, Vancouver Police Department, and Clark County Animal Control, who joined us to educate and connect with the public.
And yes, even Santa came out of vacation mode to pose for photos with our furry friends! 🎅🐕
None of this would have been possible without our hardworking volunteer board, the support of Clark County Parks employees, and YOU—our community of dog lovers. From the lawn care to the gate openings and everything in between, this event truly showcased what we can achieve together.
Why attend this year? 🐾 Meet dozens of local vendors offering pet products, services, and more. 🐾 Enjoy raffles, and family-friendly fun. 🐾 Connect with local agencies and learn how they support our community. 🐾 Support DogPaw’s mission of maintaining off-leash parks for all to enjoy!
Want to get involved? We’re already hard at work planning this year’s event, and we’d love a helping paw! Whether you’re a vendor, sponsor, or volunteer, there’s a place for you. Reach out to us at ask@dogpawoffleashparks.org to learn how you can participate.
Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and get ready for a tail-wagging good time on June 14, 2025. Let’s make this year’s event even bigger and better!
July 2025
Mark your calendars for July 2025—DogPaw’s Bingo Nights are coming back to Latte Da Coffeehouse & Wine Bar! 🎉🐾 Last year, thanks to the incredible support of our dog-loving community, we raised an amazing $2,200 to support our parks. 🐕💛 A huge shout-out to the fantastic staff at Latte Da, who went above and beyond to serve everyone and make the evening unforgettable. This year, we’re planning even more fun, prizes, and tail-wagging excitement, so don’t miss it! Stay tuned for details and get ready for a night of Bingo that benefits our beloved parks! 🐾☕
November 2025
Santa will be returning for his third year in 2025, and each year this event continues to grow bigger and better! It has become a fantastic fundraiser, bringing in over $1,000 at each event. We’re incredibly grateful to Santa for taking time out of his busy North Pole schedule to join us not only in June for the Vendor Event but also in November for holiday photos. 🎅🐾
PAST EVENTS:
October 2024
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for us to be Wilco's chosen Washington state nonprofit for their Annual Boots & Blues Bag Benefit! 🎉🐾 Thanks to your incredible support, we raised an amazing $3,700! A special thank you to our business sponsor, Wilco, for creating such a fantastic opportunity to support Washington nonprofits. Your generosity makes a huge difference for DogPaw and the parks we all love! 🐕❤️
November 2024
The rain stayed away today for our celebration of the K9 Dakota mural at Dakota Memorial Dog Park! We are so grateful to Bee Olson and her mom for volunteering talent, time, and kindness to bring this beautiful tribute to life.Thank you to everyone who came out to make it a wonderful day!
December 2024
A huge thank you to the amazing business students from Clark College of Business—Amy Rodriguez, Macy Stevens, Jonathan Nguyen, Dean Clifton, and Milana Gritzan—for donating their time and energy to help clean up Lucky Dog Park! 🐾👏 Their hard work not only made a big difference in our park’s upkeep but also earned them a well-deserved 100/100 on their project. For their assignment, they chose DogPaw as their nonprofit, volunteered their time, and created an insightful presentation about their experience. We’re so grateful for their dedication and support! 🌟🐕
BUSINESS EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER PROJECTS
Do you, or a business you know, have volunteer community service hours to offer? We would love your help at our parks!
Tasks may include: landscape maintenance, poop pickup, spreading gravel or bark chips
We’d be thrilled to have you join us in keeping our parks clean and enjoyable for everyone!
BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS
Do you own or know of a business that might be interested in becoming a sponsor? We'd love to connect! Reach out to us at sponsor@dogpawoffleashparks.org.
ONGOING FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
We continue to require funding for:
Continuous supply of doggie bags and replace unusable bag dispensers
Replenish worn out walking paths and other areas with gravel/bark
Replace various equipment and tools necessary for park upkeep
Repair/replace gate entrances and associated fencing
Design and construction costs to provide water to Kane at Hockinson Community Park
Design and construction costs to provide water to Ike upper park
Donate direct at dogpawoffleashparks.org and ensure the continued beauty and safety of these vital community spaces, where dogs play, friendships form, and bonds strengthen. Your contribution makes a significant difference.
POSITIVE TAILS (TALES)!
Do you have a heartwarming story from one of our parks? 🐾 We often hear about challenges or concerns, but now we’d love to hear the positive moments! Whether it’s a story of new friendships, lost-and-found items, or a heartwarming experience with your furry friend, we’d be thrilled to share it. Let’s celebrate the joy our parks bring to the community! ❤️
DID YOU KNOW?
Our four parks are named after fallen K-9's that died in the line of duty.
K9 Dakota
Vancouver Police Department, Washington End of watch: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Breed: German Shepherd Age: 5 K9 Dakota was fatally shot while tracking an armed subject who had threatened to kill a police officer.
K9 Ike
Vancouver Police Department, Washington End of watch: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Breed: Belgian Malinois Age: 6 K9 Ike sustained fatal stab wounds during a confrontation. Officers responded to a suspicious person call and encountered a wanted individual resisting arrest. Ike was deployed for apprehension but was stabbed multiple times in the chest, head, and neck before the suspect was apprehended. Despite emergency surgery at DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, Ike's injuries were too severe. Ike had served with the Vancouver Police Department for three years.
K9 Lucky
Clark County Sheriff's Office, Washington End of watch: May 8, 1990 Breed: German Shepherd Age: 4 K9 Lucky was fatally shot while tracking a robbery suspect in a wooded area north of Camas. The suspect, who had stolen a vehicle and firearms from an off-duty police officer's home, engaged in a pursuit with the officer. Upon exiting the vehicle, the suspect fired at the officer and fled into the woods. K9 Lucky and his handler responded to the scene, where shots were fired. The suspect was eventually apprehended, convicted of harming a police dog, burglary, and theft, and sentenced to nine years in prison. K9 Lucky had served with the Clark County Sheriff's Office for three years, aiding in 178 felony and 237 misdemeanor convictions.
K9 Kane
Clark County Sheriff's Office, Washington End of watch: April 10, 2011 Breed: Dutch Shepherd Age: unknown K9 Kane was fatally stabbed during the arrest of two individuals driving a car with stolen license plates. Upon fleeing a traffic stop, Kane was released and bit one of the suspects, who then stabbed him. Despite being rushed to an animal hospital, Kane succumbed to his injuries.Kane had served with the Clark County Sheriff's Department for six years and just one year from retirement.With gratitude, we pay tribute to these fallen heroes, as well as to all the officers, past and present, who serve.
REMINDERS
Please avoid leaving valuables unattended in your vehicle. It only takes seconds for someone to break a window and take your belongings. Thank you for helping us keep our parks safe and secure for everyone to enjoy!
BOARD UPDATE
We’re excited to welcome two amazing additions to the DogPaw board! 🎉🐾
Kat R. has joined us as our new Fundraising Director! Kat brings extensive experience in Sales & Marketing and is eager to help DogPaw raise funds for 2025 and beyond. When she’s not hard at work, you can find her enjoying Lucky Dog Park with her adorable Bulldog.
We’re also delighted to introduce Natalie Parsons, our new Secretary. Natalie brings a wealth of experience in Sales & Marketing, along with a strong background in fundraising for school districts. She’s a frequent visitor to Ike Dog Park, where she spends time with her two lovable rescue pups.
We’re thrilled to have Kat and Natalie on board and can’t wait to see the positive impact they’ll bring to DogPaw! 🐕❤️
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Micaela Nelson, our outgoing Membership Director, for her service to Dog Paw. We are deeply appreciative of her contributions.
It's important to note that our Board operates entirely on a voluntary and unpaid basis, driven solely by our shared commitment to the well-being of dogs in Clark County.
THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES HAVE GRACIOUSLY DONATED FUNDING TO SUPPORT DOGPAW
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Let's all thank them by supporting their businesses whenever we can.
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Platinum Sponsors
Paws Down Pets Dog Training 2804 NE 155th Ave Vancouver, WA 98682 (360)936-6129 PawsDownpets.com
------------------------------------------------------------ The Lions Den Doggie Day Care 6415 East Mill Plain Blvd, Unit A Vancouver, WA 98661 (360)859-7803 thelionsdendoggydaycare.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Deaf Man Tree Company Tree Services, Landscaping Clark County, WA (360)720-8369 ------------------------------------------------------------
Linda Humason, Realtor Coldwell Banker Bain Clark County, WA (360)772-0684 ------------------------------------------------------------
Mudpuppies Grooming 808 NE Minnehaha St Vancouver, WA 98665 (360)718-8261 ------------------------------------------------------------
Dogwood Veterinary Dental 615 SE Chkalov Drive, Ste 14 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360)859-3790 DogwoodVeterinaryDental.com ------------------------------------------------------------
Paws Cascadia 720 W Main St, Ste 104 Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360)721-1162 pawscascadia.etailpet.com ------------------------------------------------------------
Wilco 815 W Main St Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360)687-3113 farmstore.com
DOGPAW OFF-LEASH DOG PARK LOCATIONS: Dakota: 1515 NE 164th Ave. Vancouver, WA Ike (Ross): 5117 NE 15th Ave. Vancouver, WA Kane: 10910 NE 172nd Ave. Brush Prairie, WA Lucky: 10100 NE 149th St. Brush Prairie, WA
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