My dog and I visited where the "Mulberry Dog Park" will be today. It will add some variety to our various Villages' area dog park adventures.

[katezbox]

Originally Posted by beady

Just wondering if there is a date for the opening of the new Springdale dog park.
I have just adopted a 1 year old English Cocker Spaniel and she and I are looking forward to accessing the park.
I will be attending the meeting tonight at Mulberry Grove Rec center...perhaps they will answer my question.

Beady,

Congrats to you and Cap'n on a new crew member!

[nONIE]

Beady, How wonderful that you have adopted a new furbaby.Congrats to you both and wishing you many years of joy & laughter with her.

Can anyone confirm this?

[beady]

It is practically in my back yard.....I will check it out today and let everyone know.....
Star is almost ready to join the pups ...she was spayed last week....when the stitches come out on Friday we are good to go.
Sometimes I think I am more excited than she is......

[beady]

The park is not open yet folks......the fencing is up and the work has begun on the parking area....talked to a very nice lady there...lots of dogs gathered outside the area.
I believe there is a RDOG meeting Wednesday......anyone know if that is true....I would like to attend.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by beady

I believe there is a RDOG meeting Wednesday......anyone know if that is true?....I would like to attend.

I didn't see it in the Rec Guide for Mulberry on Wed night. I would also like to attend.

I'm hoping Karen can post any information here.

[Responsible Dog Owners]

Hello All,

Yes, the park is about completed. Today (11-02) the landscaping was planted. Tomorrow (11-03) the mulch will be placed around the new plantings. The irrigation system is in as are the doggie water fountains, doggie bag holders and receptacles and hose bibs for hoses. Also some trees will be planted for shade.

We'd like to order a minimum of two and hopefully four benches and cement slabs for each park but we just have not gotten enough contributions to support the purchases. Part of RDOG's responsibility is to furnish the park benches and cement pads.

ONCE AGAIN WE ARE ASKJING FOR YOUR HELP: If you would like to participate in the purchase of a park bench, please send your contribution made out to:

Dan Forrester, Treasurer
RDOG
16850 S.E. 86th Deptford Court
The Villages, Florida 32162

Each set costs $575.00. Any portion of that amount would be gratefully accepted. Your contribution will help and go towards one bench set or if you're feeling very generous a complete set. Your name, or your dog's name (which ever you decide) will be placed on a dedication plaque on the bench.

We've worked very hard to get to this point and would like to have the park opened this month. Please help.

Karen Tynes, Pres
RDOG
750-1627

[3bells]

I am (or will be when we get there) a newcomer. We have a dog park near where we live. The owners are very careful to have a questionaire filled out for each dog, to do some personality tests, and have supervision to hopefully prevent any dangerous mishaps such as a dog or several turning on another dog, or even a dog owner getting in the middle and being hurt. Putting dogs together without careful vetting can be dangerous.

I hope these things are also being addressed.