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Coastal Dog Owners' Group

Coastal Dog Owner's Group

October 2, 2000
C-DOG!
Capitola Dog Owners Group

Responsible dog ownership begins with the right equipment.

Seriously, preparing Capitola beach for tourist season implies some major costs. Dog owners will need to come together and create a community in order to marshall the resources that tourists and sports groups have. Dog owners deserve a piece of the 'park pie' and the 'beach pie' budget just as these other groups have. C-DOG is calling for open parks and beaches for responsible dog owners. The city council responded positively, setting a new precedent for Santa Cruz County.
Read on for details.

C-DOG Newsletter

Announcing the birth
of a new ad hoc community group of
Responsible Dog Owner Citizens

C-DOG!
Capitola Dog Owners Group

At the September 28th, 2000 Capitola City Council meeting we were able to present over 550 signatures on a petition supporting dog beaches and parks. The City Council unanimously supported more liberal dog access in Capitola, specifically access to Hooper's Beach and the formation of a dog advisory committee. This speed of acceptance and action is unprecedented in Santa Cruz County government with respect to dogs. The committee's charge is also to suggest locations and limitations for dog owners to play with their dogs and to suggest changes in code to allow dog owners to walk their dogs in city parks, which is now prohibited.

The biggest concerns were cleanup and control. C-DOG is now being formed to meet the request of the city council to:

Have responsible dog owners clean up
Provide Education on Responsible Dog Ownership
Provide input for the dog advisory committee.

No Place to Run?
Hooper's Beach
We hope to have Hooper's Beach, to the right of the wharf, for limited hours (before 10 AM and after 5 PM) available to dogs within the next few weeks.

Dog Park Site
The dog park site that was under study at the Monterey Ave/ Bay Ave intersection has several issues: proximity to neighbors and roads, also the property was given to the city with development restrictions. The city council asked the committee to continue to study access to the existing parks, other beaches and the creation of a dog park. The committee will be formed within the next couple of weeks and we hope to execute as quickly as we can.

C-DOG Statement of Purpose
We will strive to make life better for Capitola dogs, their owners and the citizens of Capitola. We will support Santa Cruz County residents in efforts to create more dog access locally.

The group will provide feedback to the Capitola City Dog Advisory Committee on the formulation of new policies that will help create a Dog Friendly Capitola.

We will encourage responsible dog ownership. We will provide informative seminars and news to the community about dog events, training and tips on our web site, in press releases and in Capitola locations.

C-DOG Clean Up Days

Success! Saturday, October 7th - 9 to 11 AM at Rispin Mansion

Saturday, October 28th - 10 AM - 12 PM at Hooper's Beach

Watch the C-DOG Event Calendar for upcoming events.

Volunteer Positions Available

Volunteers needed! The clean up days will help demonstrate our serious intent to participate in the community process to create dog access to public areas. Its a great way to meet other dog owners and to let us know what's on your mind. Please come for an hour or two and help out. Bring a shovel and a garbage bag. Your dog will appreciate it!

Let us know if you can make it to the cleanup gathering! We'll try to round up tools & refreshments for everyone.

New! Capitola Dogs Press Clippings

Doggy Drinking Fountains in the Village
We are looking for a liaison for the Capitola Village Master Plan Advisory Committee. We would like to suggest a dog drinking fountains before plans and budgets are finalized. Please contact us if you are interested.

Photo Contest - Each month a winning dog photo will be chosen for the photo album!
New Dog Pictures on Capitola Dogs Photo Album
Now over 50 dogs featured. Is your dog there? Send us your photos by Email.

Please feel free to volunteer, ask questions, give constructive feedback and to pass this mail along to other dog owners & groups. We are just in the infant stages and your input is welcome and valued toward the continued refinement of our mission.
Suggestion Box: dogs@capitola.com

Hugs to your dogs,

The C-DOG Team

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