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DeTurk Dog Park and Pet News
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Alert! This West End email is totally animal related…so if you aren’t interested in animals- avert your eyes now!

West End Dog Park at DeTurk Round Barn Park: Brown Grass: The grass in the new dog park has gone brown in certain areas due to  items have been placed over the sprinkler heads. While the contractor attempts to revive the grass there will be a temporary period of daytime watering- so be patient. Also, please don’t leave chairs, safety cones or other items on the grass once you are done with them. Dog Waste: Although we have waited so long to enjoy this new park, there are some folks that are not picking up after their dogs. (Obviously, most of us do…) Many kids are also playing in the dog park right now- for the health and comfort of everyone, please pick up after your dog… and let’s take the teamwork approach on this- KINDLY REMIND others to do the same. There are no shortage of bags- so there are no excuses.

Tequlia and her 3 friends

Tequila and her 3 friends

West end dog photo gallery click here!

West End Poodle Party- There are plans for a poodle party at the dog park probably in August. If you have a poodle who would like to attend, please email to get on the list. Of course, all friendly breeds and dogs are welcomed.  Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net.

West End Feline colony Update: Approximately 30 cats are living in the West End Feline Colony- all cats have been neutered (except two males), given shots and flea protection from Forgotten Felines. Charley Thomas has set up feeding stations. How can you help? 1. You can donate food to Charley- who currently supplies most of the food at her own expense. “Diamond” Naturals is the preferred food and can be purchased at Western Farm Center for a reasonable price. Drop it off on Charley’s porch at 124 W. 6th.  2. Donate to Forgotten Felines- a non profit that neutered, gave shots and flea protection to about 30 cats. That’s pretty amazing- check out their website to donate. Forgotten felines.

Splash Dogs at Sonoma County Fair: Have a water loving pooch? Splash dogs is great fun for water-loving dogs and their people—and even more fun for the audience. Dogs compete for distance, diving from a dock into a 25-ft. pool. The Fair welcomes experienced champion divers as well as novices. Find training tips and lots more info on the Splash Dogs official website. Splash Dogs Info and Registration

Derby Dog Dash at Sonoma County Fair on Sunday, August 8th: If you liked the Wiener Dog Races at the racetrack last year, you’re going to love the Derby Dog Dash.  Derby Dog Dash includes all small breeds, so get your Chihuahua, your Poodle or your Puggle in training now. Derby Dog Dash Info

Rocky the Dog- Rocky is a very special dog and he needs a home. Rocky was tied to a fence (on Wilson Street) and severely abused. Luckily the good folks at Sonoma County Animal Care & Control nursed Rocky back to health and prosecuted his abuser. Today, after several months, Rocky is free of any chronic health problems and ready for the loving home he deserves. Despite his past, Rocky is trusting of people, but needs to be introduced at a slower pace. He would prefer an adult only home without any other pets. Rocky already knows sit, stay, shake and lay down. Let’s give this story a happy ending.   Rocky the Dog Flyer See Rocky News video

Pet Friendly Dining and Cocktails, Sonoma/Napa- Dan Flock and Jenn Maly have come up with an excellent idea. .. a list of  Pet friendly dining and drinking establishments in Napa and Sonoma Counties. This was created out of frustration when traveling locally with dogs in tow, and finding a lot of places are not open to canine clientele. By the way, it’s not a Health department issue if dining outdoors, it’s a choice that restaurants and bars make. So let’s find, mark and spend money at the dog friendly establishments then, eh? Pet Friendly Dining & Cocktails Map
If your West End dog enters the So. Co. Fair Splash Dog or Dog Derby- Let us know! If you have a photo of your dog to put in the gallery- email it to westend@sonic.net
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Dog News, Ice Cream Social Day Saturday
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, July 16th, 2010
The weekend is going to the dogs. Here’s a few ideas for you and your four legged friends.

Enjoy the newly opened West End Dog Park at DeTurk Round Barn Park! After months of anticipation, the new Dog Park has finally opened! It’s just gorgeous, roomy and sure to be a big hit with dog lovers. Of course, the rest of the project is still in progress.

Guy Dean, West End Dog Whisperer at new Dog Park

Guy Dean, West End Dog Whisperer at new Dog Park

Doggie Social Day at Western Farm Center- Yummy! Why shouldn’t your dog have ice cream on a hot day? Take your dogs to Western Farm on Saturday for “dog ice cream”.

Ice Cream Social Day at Western Farm Center

Ice Cream Social Day at Western Farm Center

July 18th, Sunday at 10 a.m.- Pug Sunday At DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park- Masses of adorable Pugs congregate once a month at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Even if you don’t have a dog- the masses of socializing Pugs are are very amusing to watch. So stop on by! Of course, other friendly breeds are welcomed to attend. Join the Pug Play Day mailing list for lots of interesting information including Pug adoption/rescue opportunities. Lisa Howard lhoward@sonic.net

Do you have an adorable West End dog? Send their photo to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net and we will place it in our photo gallery. For other West End Dog photos, Click Here!

The West End Annual BBQ on Saturday- welcomes well-behaved, socialized dogs.

More West End talent and events next week, all events now listed on calendar.

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West End Bocce and Movie Night on Friday
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, July 16th, 2010
Ahh Summer in the West End! On Friday night, make your way down to DeMeo Park for an incredible evening of community fun. By the way, the DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park is now open. Check it out!

West End Summer Bocce-  Every Friday at 6 p.m. at DeMeo Park. Join your friends and neighbors at beautiful DeMeo Park. Bring food and drinks to share. This is an all age, dog friendly event. To keep the event enjoyable and comfortable for all- please remember to observe Park rules: No glass, dogs on leashes. The West End Neighborhood Association has procured a Special Alcohol Permit and Lavatory for West End Summer Bocce. Wear layers for chilly nights.

West End Movie Night at DeMeo Park- Join your neighbors this Friday night at ~9:00 pm (when it’s dark enough) to watch the movie The Parent Trap (1998) in DeMeo Park (since the DeTurk Roundbarn is unavailable). Bring a blanket & such to sit on and keep warm with.. We’ll have free popcorn to share. (See these links re: the movie: details and parental advisory.)

Dog Park is open!

Dog Park is open!

Support the West End Neighborhood Association. Pay your yearly dues ($10 suggested, but any amount appreciated) by Pay Pal on the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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Celebrate 4th of July- but be Dog wise.
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, July 02nd, 2010
Remember to be “Dog Wise” this 4th of July.  If you must leave your dog home alone- DON’T leave them in the yard.  Many dogs are frightened by fireworks and firecrackers. A  normally calm dog may escape in a panic. This happens every year. Don’t let this happen to you and your dog!

July 3rd, Saturday- 2 Celebrations in Windsor

1) INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON THE TOWN GREEN Saturday, July 3, 2010 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Cost: FREE

Live Music by Sugarfoot! Food, beer & wine available for purchase. Games and jumpies for the kids. Fireworks show (fireworks launched from Keiser Park at 9:30 p.m.) Sorry, no personal BBQ’s on the Town Green

Dog Friendly Event

Dog Friendly Event

2) Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at Windsor High School, 7:00 – 10:15 p.m. Fireworks start at dark-approx. 9:30 p.m. Cost: $1 Kettle corn, snow cones & hot dogs available for purchase.  Parking at Windsor High School. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome.  PLEASE NOTE: No alcohol allowed No pets allowed Personal fireworks are illegal

No dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

July 4th, Sunday – “RED, WHITE & BOOM” – Fourth of July Santa Rosa Fireworks Celebration

Food, Drinks, Live Music (Wonderbread 5 + High Speed Wobble)- Join us for a Fun, Family-friendly Community Celebration Event! Presented by Santa Rosa’s Police Officers & Firefighters and Active 20/30 Club #50. Proceeds benefit Schools Plus to help save Spring Sports Programs! NOTE: Proceeds benefit Schools Plus to help save Spring Sports Programs! NOTE: No glass, alcohol, dogs, BBQs, personal fireworks or pop-up tents ~. Hours: Gates Open 4pm; Music @ 5pm; Fireworks at 9:30pm/Dark Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds Carnival Area Lawn Admission: $7 – Adults & kids 13+ / $3 – Kids 6-12 / Free – 5 & under / Parking: $5 Organization: Active 20 30 Club, Santa Rosa Police Officers Association & Santa Rosa Firefighter Local 1401

No dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Independence Day Events- Press Democrat

Chuggie & Grandma Marge at Summer Nights

Chuggie & Grandma Marge at Summer Nights

To see photos of West End dogs- click here!

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Dog Park may open this week!
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, June 28th, 2010
The DeTurk Round Barn project began in April of this year. Thus far, we’ve seen a beautiful new dog park emerge and the Historic DeTurk Round Barn raised from the ground.

DeTurk Round Barn and Park update- Dog Park will tentatively open at the end of this Week! Project Schedule Highlights: Dog Park 1) Fence painted 2) Testing sod grow-in 3) Dog Park move in (Completed after water source for dogs had been completed) 4) “old” dog park closes.  Round Barn 1) 1st concrete pour for floor and column footings 2) Under slab electrical conduit continued 3) 2nd concrete pour for floor and elevator pit   Off-site improvements:  Start work on sidewalk etc. at Donahue/ W. 8th. Everything is subject to change due to varied circumstances.

There’s more work to be done on the project, but the West End dogs and their owners look forward to using the new dog park.
Merle can hardly stand it!

Merle can hardly stand it!

Peja is beside himself!

Peja is beside himself!

Emma & her friend Pandora, look forward to the new park.

Emma & her friend Pandora, look forward to the new park.

For more West End Dog pictures, Click Here! If you would like to have your West End dog’s picture in in the West End Dogs & Dog Park 2010 photo gallery, email a photo to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

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Downtown Market, Rosie, Herons & Egrets
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Every Wednesday – Until  Sept 1st 5-8pm Santa Rosa Downtown Market A showcase of the bounty of Sonoma County fine foods, fresh produce, a variety of entertainment, and handmade arts and crafts. Located in Downtown Santa Rosa on Fourth Street from Mendocino Ave to E Street. Please note: this is not a “pet friendly” event. Santa Rosa Downtown Market

Tonight’s Rosie Tour features the “Birds of West 9th Street”. Learn about Santa Rosa on the Rosie Explorer Tours. Tours at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., from the corner of E and 3rd Streets, by the downtown library and Farmers Market. Tours are approximately 45 minutes. On most tours the visitors leave the bus and walk short distances. For more information, call Bill Montgomery at (707) 573-0103.

Baby Birds on West 9th Need Your Help! As many of you know,  Herons and Egrets nest in the mid-street trees on W. 9th Street. Several years ago, they had nested in the trees of the West End for 2 years. A neighbor has forwarded this info:

Hello everybody! It’s still baby bird season for the egrets and herons who come every year to West Ninth Street in Santa Rosa. Though it is part of the fledgling process for many of these babies to fall out of the trees before they can fly, they have little chance of survival in this particular environment. The ones that don’t get killed by cars have to face cats, dogs and humans (sometimes kids can be unaware of, or insensitive to the baby bird’s desperate plight).  One of our two volunteers who regularly drive by the bird’s nesting trees will be unavailable for a few weeks. Therefore we are asking for your help!  Please drive by (as often as possible) and look for white egret babies or brown heron babies who can’t fly yet. The three trees that the birds occupy are located on West Ninth Street. The nearest cross street is Simpson. The city put up orange construction fences around the two trees in the middle of the road and one lane on either side is closed off. It’s easy to find.  Please have a blanket and a box or pet carrier available. You may want to call Bird Rescue to get more information on how to handle the young birds. Or you can call Christine at 707-228-1333.  Bird Rescue Center 707-523-2473 3430 Chanate Road (close to Sutter Hospital)  Thank you to all who can help out!

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Dalmatian Found
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Thursday, June 17th, 2010

A dalmatian dog was found this morning on W. 7th near DeMeo Park. The folks who found the dog have called Animal Control- if you have lost this dog or know a neighbor missing this dog- call animal control.

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Deturk Update, lights, stabbing
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Friday, May 07th, 2010

The DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park fence is going up and it’s gorgeous. Take note- there was a stabbing on Prince Memorial Greenway around Olive Park at 7:25 p.m. on May 5th. This was a young man and his girlfriend attacked at 7:35 p.m. when it is still light!

May 6 2010 New fence at Dog Park

May 6 2010 New fence at Dog Park

DeTurk Round Barn Park Project Update- 2 week out look: Dog Park A. Fence posts and panels  B. Painting of fence C. Landscaping Round Barn A. Initial layout for framing B. Preliminary Demo Work C. Soil removal.

Light Reduction Program- Several neighbors have suggested that we turn on our front lights to combat the changes that the reduction of lights might bring to the neighborhood. The Neighborhood Watch Program has always suggested that light is a deterrent to crime. Porch lights can be put on timer, they can also be motion activated and, of course, there’s also solar lights.

Stabbing at Prince Memorial Greenway: Click Here for Full Press Democrat Story

Found Dog: We found a nice little dog today in Railroad Square. He seemed to be some kind of Corgi/Chihuahua mix. Friendly. Short and squat with a caramel coat. Was wearing a red collar. He is now at the Sonoma County Animal Care and Control hoping to be found by his owners. Drop us a line if you think he’s yours so we know he’s been reunited. Thanks, Tim Sarter For more info in this dog, Click here!

May 11 NW Santa Rosa, Community Toxics Collections, a collection program where Sonoma County residents can properly dispose of items such as old paint products, automotive fluids, garden chemicals, expired medications and spent fluorescent lamps. : Appointment required. Call 877-747-1870 or 795-2025 Locations of Community Toxics Collections will be provided when you schedule your appt. Bring your ID to prove residency. For more info Click Here!

July 24, from 6:30 to 10:30 Historical Ball at the McDonald Mansion. Dinner dancing, surprises and docent led tour of the inside of McDonald Mansion. Benefi t for the Rural Cemetery for $90 per person. Costumes representing 1830 to 1930 required. Tickets limited for this one of a kind event. Information: 543-3292 For more info Click Here!

2010 SRRC Historical Ball

Give Us your Best Shot!

Give Us your Best Shot!

Give us your best shot! Last day to enter is June 1, 2010. The categories are as follows: Nature Scene, My Neighborhood, Garden, A Day in the Life and Best of Santa Rosa. We’ve also added an Under 18 Youth Category to include Favorite Place and Fun Stuff. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY, ALL PHOTOS MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA.The winning prize in the Youth Category will be an iPod Shuffle and the Adult Category winning prize will be an iPod. An entry fee of $5 per entry is required to offset the winning prize cost.   For more info and entry directions, Click Here!

More West End talent and events  next week, all events now listed on calendar.

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West End Meeting This Thursday!
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

There are blossoming trees everywhere- Spring is here!

West End Neighborhood Spring Meeting- March 18th Thursday at 7 p.m. at Assistance League of So. Co. New to You Shop- 5 W. 6th Street. Our special guests are Supervisor Shirlee Zane and Chief Tom Schwedhelm. We will also have lots of neighborhood updates. The West End, where residents come together to improve and enjoy our special neighborhood.

West End Neighbors work together!

West End Neighbors work together!

March 21st, Sunday at 3p.m.- Pug Sunday! From Lisa Howard: Our next monthly pug play day is Sunday, March 21, at 3 p.m. I just checked weather.com and it shows a high of 68 degrees and mostly cloudy for Sunday. So, unless it rains or an emergency comes up, Lucy and I plan to be there. Come out and play with us! Please no food or snacks within the fenced area for the safety of our pugs as well as other dogs that may visit the park after us. And, of course, any friendly dogs/breeds are always welcome.

P.S. I just saw this story on KTVU news. If you use flea/tick products on your dog or cat – you’ll want to read this. Many of these products contain a pesticide that can be very dangerous to pets. http://www.ktvu.com/news/22860966/detail.html

Daisy the Cat- Ol’  Daisy made it back to her house. Nobody knows where she was- but she’s still alive and with her family.

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Daisy the Cat missing, new car break-in
Author: Lea Barron-Thomas
• Monday, March 15th, 2010

Daisy lives at 300 Boyce Street, email Katherine at chadandkj@comcast.net

Our old kitty daisy went missing Saturday night. A neighbor found her disoriented/sleepy behind their car and kindly placed her on our porch bench in a blanket. When we came home she was gone and we have not seen her since. Given her age (17) we believe she may have passed but we do not know where. If anyone finds her we would like to know so we can take care of her. She is a grey/white cat, small/thin due to age. Any news would be appreciated.

Thanks, Katherine

New Car break-in occurred last night (March 14th). Resident went out to carport (located on Hewett St.) to find windows smashed.

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