Coastal Dog Owners Group - Dog Park Letter

by Becky Bailey

I was wondering the other day, What would Nanook do without the dog park?

Well, I think she would go crazy without the exercise and comradery of the other animals.

And then I thought, Actually, what would I do without the dog park? And I realized I have come to enjoy the park as much as Nanook does.

What better way is there to spend a bright, sunny day than at the park as I watch her play with the other dogs and visit with people who have become good friends. In fact, some of the nicest people I know can be found at the Dog Park

The park serves many different purposes for those of us who like to spend time there. One sweet lady who a has an ill husband brings her Dalmatian every day.

She says it helps her to cope when she can get out and visit with other pet-lovers.

Another gentleman says it offers a great outlet after work, helping to relieve the days stress. His dog could probably get by without the park. But he couldn't.

A man whose well-liked dog was killed in an accident stopped by to share the news with others who he knew would care.

A few of us poor souls will admit that much of our social life involves other dog- park cronies. Not that this is bad. My life has never been richer. I never would have met so many diverse people whom I now call friends.

And the friendships formed at the park often go beyond those fences.

Birthdays are celebrated. Dog-sitters are exchanged. People help out with other peoples children. Sick friends are assisted.

When I had surgery last year, my husband noted that 75% of those whom I heard from by way of cards, calls, flowers, visits and cookies were originally dog- park friends.

We recently bought a house, and one of the main criterion in selecting it was that we would not be far from the dog park. Informed of this requirement, the realtor just shrugged and said, Okay. He asked why it made such a difference to us. I said, Get yourself a dog and stop by the park on a warm afternoon. Like us, it may change your life.

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	Dog Park Becomes Social Center by Becky Bailey I was wondering the other day, What would Nanook do without the dog park? Well, I think she would go crazy without the exercise and comradery of the other animals. And then I thought, Actually, what would I do without the dog park? And I realized I have come to enjoy the park as much as Nanook does. What better way is there to spend a bright, sunny day than at the park as I watch her play with the other dogs and visit with people who have become good friends. In fact, some of the nicest people I know can be found at the Dog Park The park serves many different purposes for those of us who like to spend time there. One sweet lady who a has an ill husband brings her Dalmatian every day. She says it helps her to cope when she can get out and visit with other pet-lovers. Another gentleman says it offers a great outlet after work, helping to relieve the days stress. His dog could probably get by without the park. But he couldn't. A man whose well-liked dog was killed in an accident stopped by to share the news with others who he knew would care. A few of us poor souls will admit that much of our social life involves other dog- park cronies. Not that this is bad. My life has never been richer. I never would have met so many diverse people whom I now call friends. And the friendships formed at the park often go beyond those fences. Birthdays are celebrated. Dog-sitters are exchanged. People help out with other peoples children. Sick friends are assisted. When I had surgery last year, my husband noted that 75% of those whom I heard from by way of cards, calls, flowers, visits and cookies were originally dog- park friends. We recently bought a house, and one of the main criterion in selecting it was that we would not be far from the dog park. Informed of this requirement, the realtor just shrugged and said, Okay. He asked why it made such a difference to us. I said, Get yourself a dog and stop by the park on a warm afternoon. Like us, it may change your life. Found at dogpark.com Photo Album \| Paw Park! \| Calendar \| Volunteer \| Poo-lution \| Dog Stories \| Pet-iquette \| Dog Resources \| Lost Dogs \| Capitola Dogs Home \| Capitola.com Home
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