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Dog Owners Group for Park Access in Washington
January 2022
In this issue:
Message from the President
Volunteer
2022 Park Clean-Up Schedule
Thank you!
Pet Pictures
Reminders
Contacts and Links
Message from The President
Hi, there! Happy New Year and belated Holiday Wishes.
Regretfully, our popular and creative newsletter writer, Cynthia, has moved on. She set a high bar and we’ll do our best to send informative and fun newsletters as our new Communications Director Sharon settles in. Got memes, jokes, cartoons? Share them with communications@dogpawoffleashparks.org for the next newsletter!
The horrible year of 2021 is now the please-don’t-be-as-horrible 2022. Our lives have been disrupted. Many of us have suffered tragic losses. What a blessing that our dogs are happy to take us away from all that; to go for a walk in the rain, showers, snow, cold, and mud; to help us breathe in the cold, clean air, while we can. Burdens are better borne when shared with 80-pound dogs who romp and play like kittens…only at the dog park!
Though the newsletter has been on hiatus lately, DOGPAW volunteers, many anonymous, have been here all along supporting and maintaining our dog parks. In the new year we hope and pray to see a tapering off of the pandemic. While COVID related issues have hindered our efforts to execute some projects, we'll continue to plan and prioritize and improve our parks so far as we can. Stay tuned for our 2022 Project List based on feedback from you.
(Because of your feedback, for example we researched a potential new dog park property in Felida, northeast of Sgt. Brad Crawford Neighborhood Park. The land is undeveloped on two property lots, and is owned by VPS. Stay tuned.)
Anyhoo, just wanted to say Hi, and give your dog a kiss from me!
Until next time,
Sally Jenkins, President, DOGPAW
Volunteer
Are you looking to give back to the community by volunteering your time? Do you love dogs? Wondering how your skills and interests might best fit as a volunteer for DOGPAW? Do you have questions about our volunteer needs, or wonder how you can do what you like to do while helping us?
Please feel free to call us at 360-553-5344 to talk about how your talents might benefit your favorite park organization. We'd be glad to tell you what we do and how, and what the time commitment might be in the areas that match your interests. DOGPAW appreciates you!
2022 Park Clean-Up Schedule
NextParkBeautificationDay—TBA.Staytuned.
Thank You!
To our volunteer Park Managers and everyone who helps fill holes, spread gravel, and pick up extra poop and stray litter at all the dog parks. You make our dog parks possible!
We love our pets, our volunteers, and our members, and are grateful for our Business Sponsors. Thank you all.
Pet Pictures
Here’s a pic taken at Dakota Dog Park in Pacific Park. Minnie Mouse loves her Daddy! And we’d love to share pictures of your dogs at play in our parks. Please include the name of your dog(s) and the name of the park; and forward your pictures to communications@dogpawoffleashparks.org.
LET'S GO TO THE PARK
Reminders
Please follow the Rules…they are posted at every park. A few infractions make it hard on everyone (see the President’s Message above)
The rules are for the safety and protection of all our dogs and park-goers.
All dogs must be licensed.
DOGPAW Bulletin Boards are for DOGPAW business only, no advertising or other posts.
Remember to make your Amazon purchases using Smile Amazon—Assign DOGPAW as your charitable organization. Easy…and DOGPAW gets a portion.
Lock up your vehicle when you are at the dog park to go walk your pup(s).
Don’t leave valuables or items visible in your car
Seeing a break in in progress or emergency – dial 911
Discover car broken into after the fact but not a true emergency, (termed a cold break in) dial 311 for Clark County Non-Emergency
Covid19: If you have questions about Covid19 behaviors, please refer to Clark County Health Department guidelines here.
Remain diligent about pet health and if your pup is sick–please stay home.
This brings up another reminder to keep your pet current with all their shots.
Please caretake your pet. Be aware of your dog, carry a lead, consider the small dog park, if appropriate.
Please cleanup after your pet and dispose of the waste in provided receptacles. No one wants to step in it.
DOGPAW OFF-LEASH DOG PARK LOCATIONS: Dakota: 1515 N.E. 164th Ave. Vancouver, WA Ike (Ross): 5167 N.E. 15th Ave. Vancouver, WA Kane: 10910 N.E. 172nd Ave. Vancouver, WA Lucky: 10100 N.E. 149th St. Brush Prairie, WA
