Tag-Archive for ◊ pugs ◊

Movie night, Poodles and W. E. BBQ & Bike Parade
Author:
• Wednesday, July 06th, 2011
West Enders always have many events, happenings and entertainment to choose from. You can socialize with your neighbors, hang out with your favorite dogs, play on the creek or listen to music.

Don’t forget! The West End Bicycle Parade and Yearly Potluck BBQ on July 16th, Saturday is almost here!, . Volunteers are requested to set up in the morning (move hay bales, set up tables etc.) and to break down and clean up late afternoon (stack hay bales, pick up trash, clean up etc.) Are you good with kids? Volunteer to coordinate kid’s activities like a hula hoop contest, water balloon toss or egg and spoon race. Lend your empty recycle bin and trash can that day- just roll it to DeMeo Park. Bicycle Parade safety marshals and decoration assistants would also be appreciated. Contact Allen (707) 477-8422 to volunteer.

Join us for the bike parade!

Join us for the bike parade!

July 8th- Movie Night at DeTurk Round Barn How to Train Your Dragon Watch movies under the stars.  Movie schedule posted on DeTurk Park Bulletin Board (by dog park) Bring a blanket, warm clothes and friends. Free Popcorn. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Park 819 Donahue Street Time: Movies start at dark- 8:30 to 9 p.m. As soon as it is dark enough to project.  If it rains, the event is canceled. Questions? Email Paul or Veronica at jordanpoling@gmail.com

July 9th Roots Americana #1 One Saturday a month, S. R.’s Courthouse Square will turn into a folk music paradise! These events are free to the public.  The idea behind Roots: Americana (and other North Bay Hootenanny events) is community building — to encourage people of all ages to pick up instruments and play music together while also promoting local folk/Americana artists.   http://srcity.org/roots On July 9th  performances by…    - Old Jawbone (www.jawbonemusic.com)    - The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra  (www.thetequilamockingbirdorchestra.com)    - The Blushin’ Roulettes  (www.blushinroulettes.com) . Location: Courthouse Square Time: 4 p.m.

July 10th- West End Poodle Party Time for Poodles to canoodle at the park! All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited. The West End Poodle Party is on the second Sunday of every month at the same time- 11 a.m. Limited shade and seating available. Don’t forget your sunblock! Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 11 a.m.

June 2011 Poodle Party

June 2011 Poodle Party

July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, July 31st, August 7th & August 14th. Live at Juilliard. Free Sunday Concert Series. Enjoy listening to music in a lovely park setting. Great event for the whole family- including the dog. Location: Juilliard Park 227 S. R. Ave. Time: 5- 7 p.m. Live at Julliard info

Sunday, July 10th ,  5th Street Share Fair The 5th Street Share Fair will bring 5th Street merchants and restaurants out into the streets along with artists, musicians, inventors, and mad tinkerers.  Share Exchange, is an incubator of ideas for a new local economy with the goal to share, reuse and exchange resources amongst neighbors to promote a friendlier world. It will be a fun day filled with live music, performing arts, sculpture exhibits, juried arts and craft vendors, food and beer. Location: On 5th Street in Downtown Santa Rosa between B and D Streets Time: 11am-4pm Click here for participating vendors and more info!

July 13th – FREE monthly workshop from the Clean Energy Advocates! Speaker is Armando Novarro from PG&E.   Come learn about available PG&E residential customer rebates, efficiency and solar rebates for your home. RSVP to CEA@srcity.org or call 707-543-3886. Location: 35 Stony Point Road, UFO Building, Room M Time: 6-7 p.m. For more info. visit: www.srcity.org/CEA

July 15th, 16th & 17th- Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Mark Twain’s classic performed by the 6th Street Playhouse School of Drama students. Location: 6th Street Playhouse Time: See website for show times and tickets

July 16th WNA Annual BBQ and Bicycle Parade. Location: DeMeo Park W. 7th & Polk Streets Time: 1 p.m. Bicycle Parade; 3 p.m. BBQ

Ice Cream Sundae table

Ice Cream Sundae table

July 16th- Whitewater Rodeo on Santa Rosa Creek (children of all ages welcome) Build a toy boat and race it down Santa Rosa Creek’s shallow rapids that test stability, speed, accuracy, and durability. Wear shoes that can get wet. Laughs and prizes, everyone is a winner! No Boat! You can build a boat that morning on the creek. Materials and assistance will be available to craft your own vessel. Sea Scouts will be on hand to demonstrate their skills and provide water safety. Come out and enjoy your creek!  Location: Meet at the Pierson Street bridge (near # 5 Pierson Street between W. 3rd and W. 6th Streets). Time: 10:30 AM – noon. Contact: Alistair Bleifuss at 543-3845 or ableifuss@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us.

July 17th Pug Play Day. Perky Pugs gather to socialize and snort. Very cute! Pug Play Day is held on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 10 a.m. Contact Lisa Howard for more info

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

Share
Category: Animals, Lost Pet, Entertainment, Events, Miscellany, Neighbor News  | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Dog Friendly News- April
Author:
• Monday, April 04th, 2011

April 10th, Sunday at 11 a.m.  West End Poodle Party at DeTurk Round Barn Park- The Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every at 11 a.m. Watch pretty Poodles prance, perform and play. Quite a sight! All Poodles and Poodle-friendly dogs are welcomed. Drinking water is available. Seating is limited.

Elegance on 4 legs

April 17th, Sunday at 3 p.m.- Pug Play Day at DeTurk Round Barn Park. The only thing cuter than a Pug… is 20 pugs. Check out Pug Play day the 3rd Sunday of every month.

 

Pug Play Day

Pug Play Day

DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park- Many dogs and their owners are enjoying our beautiful dog park in the heart of the West End. Most of the experiences are good. Unfortunately, there are a few troublesome situations. Dog parks should be safe and friendly for everyone. They are a place for dogs to socialize and exercise. Good communication is key. Common sense, etiquette and the Dog Park rules dictate that dogs are not to be left unattended and that the owner will be responsible and correct (if necessary) their pet’s behavior. That owners will pick up after their dogs. It is also understandable that aggressive dogs and people are not conducive to a positive, community experience at a dog park.  To see the City of Santa Rosa’s Dog Park rules- click here! For a Dangerous and Vicious Animal/Bites: Call the SRPD- 911 or from a cell 707-576-1371 to respond to a situation where an animal has either bitten a person or is menacing the public. You may also file a complaint with the So. Co. Animal Shelter at (707) 565-7100. If you have a dog who has behavior problems… don’t despair. Get help. Animals are not perfect and they don’t come with instruction manuals. Find a trainer or resource to help you resolve the behavior problem.

Not sure what to do with your plastic bags? We can  gladly use them at the dog park. Just place them in one of the mesh bag holders hanging on the fence. We’ll take it from there!

Wanna laugh? Check out the Guilty Dog video. A must see for dog lovers! Click here!

Remember Rocky? He was the dog that endured a horrible beating while tied up to a fence on Wilson Street. He was rescued, nursed back to health and spent some time being trained at the So. Humane Society. He was then placed at at Rotts of Friends where he awaits for a forever home. He has made it through an unbelievable situation, had many people support him and now awaits that final special person to take him home. Check him out: Click here!

Pet Friendly- Lagunitas Tap room. It’s got great beer, good food, music and is Dog friendly. Wish it was in Santa Rosa… but it’s worth the drive to Petaluma. Lagunitas Tap Room

Poodle Day 2011- there is a Poodle Day held every year in Carmel, CA. It sounds like so much fun! There’s many events like a parade and cocktail parties- ALL Poodle friendly!  Carmel is one of most dog friendly cities in the United States. (Hopefully, one day Santa Rosa will also work toward having dog friendly events.) This event benefits Nor-Cal Poodles Rescue. Check it out… there’s lots of time to plan since it’s not until Oct. 1st. Poodle Day 2011

Oscar

Oscar

See our photo gallery of West End Dogs at the Dog Park… Click Here!

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and Pet Friendly people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go tothe West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

 

 

Share
Category: Animals, Lost Pet, Events, Miscellany  | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
West End March mid-month events
Author:
• Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
Rain Again? Geez! Let’s hope the weather gives us a break for the events on March 17th! Please note that Donahue Street will be closed from 2 p.m. to approx. 6 p.m. on Thursday the 17th for the DeTurk Round Barn Events Parking.

West End and Railroad Square:

March 17th, Thursday- Big Day in the West End!

3 p.m. Re-dedication of K9 Maverick’s Plaque at DeTurk Dog Park

3:30 p.m. Grand Opening of the DeTurk Round Barn

7 p.m. West End Neighborhood Association Spring Meeting

The DeTurk Round Barn

The DeTurk Round Barn

The Barn at night

The Barn at night

March 18th, Friday- The Deluxe Buckets Farewell Show. Say it’s not so… but alas it is. The Buckets will dazzle us for the last time. Be there! Location: Toad in the Hole Time: 9 p.m.

Dashing, Debonair Deluxe Buckets

Dashing, Debonair Deluxe Buckets

March 20th, Sunday- Pugs Play Day at DeTurk Round Barn Park. Perky Pugs parade around the park. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue St. Time: 3 p.m.

Other:

March 16th, Wednesday- S. R. Neighbors Summit: Strengthening Neighborhoods and Communities. A city wide meeting and conversation. Location: Finley Community Center, Cypres Room 2060 W. College Ave  Time: 7-8:30 p.m. (See Flyer below)

S. R. Neighbors Summit- Strengthening Neighborhoods and Communities Flyer

The West End Neighborhood calendar features events, theater, music, meetings and other items that you might find of interest. To find a complete listing of everything in one place, check out the calendar.

Share
Category: Development & projects, Entertainment, Events, Neighbor News, Preservation & Historic sites, Public Meetings  | Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
West End Pet Friendly News
Author:
• Wednesday, March 09th, 2011
The West End is a great place to live if you are a dog! West Enders like other animals too: cats, birds… and if you live on Boyce St. you had better like squirrels because they’re taking over! Here’s the latest pet friendly news.

March 13th, Sunday- West End Poodle Party. Time for the Poodles to party again. The Poodle Party is a time to get together, watch the Poodles romp and for owners to talk “poodle”. Other “Poodle-Friendly” dogs are welcomed to attend. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue St. Time: 11 a.m.  Facebook

3 Gorgeous Poodles pose for their public

3 Gorgeous Poodles pose for their public

March 20th, Sunday- Pug Play Day. Nothing is cuter than a gathering of Pugs! Contact Lisa Howard to be put on the Pug Play day email list. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 3 p.m.

March 23rd, Wednesday- Pet Parade at Howarth Park- This might be fun for pet lovers. This event is for Children 14 and under but the public is invited to watch. Parade starts at 1:30 p.m. See Pet Parade Info for all info, registration time, costs etc. This event is sponsored, in part, by our good friends at Western Farm Center.

Gotta Love Western Farm Center!

Gotta Love Western Farm Center!

Even the West End’s Mail Carrier Dana is pet friendly!

Our Dog Friendly Mail carrier

Our Dog Friendly Mail carrier

Cats & Birds- good separately but together not so much-  A bird bath is an essential feature for gardeners trying to attract birds. Birdbaths should be placed in an open area about 10 feet away from a sheltering tree or large shrub. Close enough for fast flight to safety but far enough away to be out of reach of a cat lying in wait. Speaking of cats, a small bell on Fluffy’s collar can help give birds a bit of notice.

Ring so birdie can run...errr fly.

Ring so birdie can run...errr fly.

Dog Friendly Event- March 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st, Thursday. The rumor is that Wine Down Thursdays at D’Argenzio Winery/Vintner’s Square is a Dog Friendly event. There’s wine, music, cigars, a foodie truck and best of all you can bring your dog. What’s not to like? Let’s support our pet friendly businesses to show them we appreciate them. Location: D’Argenzio Winery – Santa Rosa Vintners Square 1301-1305 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa Time: 4-8 p.m.

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

Pet Poison Resource- You never want it to happen but sometimes a pet gets into something toxic. Prevent, prepare and and possibly save by checking in with the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control page that includes a 24 hour Animal Poison Control center & Top Pet Toxins of 2010. ASPCA

Need a good laugh? Check out “Rookie” the amazing dancing dog. Rookie You will be so glad you did!

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? a business that welcomes well-behaved dogs? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and Pet Friendly people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

Share
Category: Animals, Lost Pet, Events  | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Music, Wine, delicious food & Pugs
Author:
• Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Always something to do….Do you like downhome folk music? The Last Day Saloon is now open on Wednesdays in order celebrate this type of music. The North Bay Hootenanny along with KRSH 95.9 fm will be showcasing a lot of great local acts as well as more well known touring acts. Come out and support this new venture. Thursdays, at D’Argenzio Fine Wines,  features a nice event to relax, have a glass of wine, perhaps a cigar and try out a little “Street food”.

February 16th, Wednesday- Tonite!! The Pick Me Up Music Revue featuring Santa Rosa artist Jannah Hern-Miller. Folk music. $5 21 yrs +. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 7 p.m. door, 7:30 show. The Last Day Saloon is a West End Neighborhood Association sponsor. Thank-you for supporting our neighborhood.

The Last Day Saloon

The Last Day Saloon

February 17th, Thursday – Wine Down Thirsty Thursdays with Foodie Truck Relax mid week with a glass of wine, a cigar and a bit of “street food”. D’Argenzio Winery presents Wine Down Thirsty Thursdays every Thursday night to March 31st. Facebook.  Location: Santa Rosa Vintner’s Square (An Urban Winery Village) 1301-1305 Cleveland Ave. On Corner of Cleveland Ave and Ridgway, 2 blocks north of College ave. 1/2 mile north of Old Railroad Square district Time: 4- 8 p.m.  D’Argenzio Fine Wines is a West End Neighborhood Association sponsor. Thank-you for supporting our neighborhood.

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

D'Argenzio Fine Wines

February 19th, Saturday- Notorious (80′s and more dance party/rock show). 21 yrs =, $10 Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 9 p.m. door, 9:30 show

February 20th, Sunday – Pug Play Day at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Playful pugs and their owners socialize at the dog park. Time: 3 p.m.

February 21st- 27th- Sonoma County Restaurant Week. The second annual Sonoma County Restaurant Week will be a seven day celebration of our county’s farm fresh food and premier wine! Enjoy three-course dinner menus at $19, $29, or $39, depending on the restaurant. Don’t miss out on Sonoma County’s most delicious week of the year!  Big Hint! The best West End and Railroad Square Restaurants are participating- so check it out!

So. Co. Rest Week

So. Co. Rest Week

The West End Neighborhood calendar features events, theater, music, meetings and other items that you might find of interest. To find a complete listing of everything in one place, check out the calendar.

Share
Category: Animals, Lost Pet, Entertainment, Events, Miscellany  | Tags: , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
West End Pet News- February
Author:
• Tuesday, February 01st, 2011

Pet Friendly neighborhood news, activities and events.

February 13th, Sunday- West End Poodle Party. The park will be packed with a herd of Poodles! Great fun. Place: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park  Time: 11 a.m. See West End Poodle Party on facebook

February 20th, Sunday- Pug Play Day. Pugs like to party too. In fact, they had so much fun at their January party- that they held a second January party. See a posse of Pugs at the park. Place: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 3 p.m.

New West End Puppies-  Congrats to Joan. She has two new Poodle babies- brother & sister as of yet, un-named. Aren’t they cute?

Darling!

Darling!

The 2011 West End Dogs and Dog Park photo gallery has new photos for this year. Perhaps your dogs is in it. Check it out!

Animal Lovers are always happy to find a Pet Friendly business, event or activity. Be sure to show your appreciation by becoming a loyal customer.

Western Farm Center, located in the heart of the West End, has always been a fun place to “go shopping” with your dog. Not only do they have a vast selection of pet related products, but the staff is very knowledgeable about any questions you might have. The best part, at least for your dog, will be the treat they will get at the check out counter. Western Farm Center

Railroad Square loves dogs too! – Dog lovers will be delighted when they walk by the Cast Away Yarn Shop . Shop owner Justine Malone has set up a comfy living room scene in her front window where Olive, her adorable Boston Terrier, lazes in front of the “fireplace”. FYI- You won’t see Olive every day- she works only part-time.

Olive in her "living room"

Olive in her "living room"

Pet Friendly Cafe- Kudos to Rendez Vous Bistro. In true French style, they welcome well-behaved canines to dine with their humans on their patio. Rendez Vous Bistro is located at 614 Fourth Street Santa Rosa. Let’s support our pet friendly businesses to show them we appreciate them. Check out their menu- click here.

Anyone need to add some new fur people to their home?-   St. Rose resident, Denise Hill reports: These teenage twins (to clarify, we’re talking about cats) showed up on our doorstep the week before Christmas very thin and cold. We’ve named them Tux and Edo. Not sure if they’re girls or boys. When they allow us to get more personal we’ll find out.  They picked the right foster home since they now have a wind and rain proof outdoor bedroom complete with Thermacare 12-hour heat packs when its super chilly at night. They also get 2 square meals a day. This annoys the heck out of our Calico, Fiona, who spends feeding time glaring at them from our office window – if looks could kill they would be in kitty heaven right now. Later, other cats arrived- the number is at 4 or so. If you’ve been looking for a Sylvester kitty or another purring friend- contact Denise.

Tux & Edo

Tux & Edo

VERY funny! Check out this talented Schnoodle! Click here. Thanks to Tim Sarter for finding this gem to share.

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and Pet Friendly people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!


Share
Category: Animals, Lost Pet, Events, Neighbor News  | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Renovation, real estate and entertainment
Author:
• Friday, January 14th, 2011

A historic restoration! Another West End historic home renewal is happening on the corner of Decker and Dutton. This house has had a long, checkered past- the new owners are carefully renovating this little beauty.

Decker house looking fine!

Decker house looking fine!

Recent Home Sales: With the real estate market in flux and a West End landlord who has found it necessary to sell several properties- there’s lots of activity. Yes, there has been “flipping” -homes bought by investors, quickly beautified for resale (often without benefit of  permit one suspects ) but the end result may be new West End owners/residents who can enjoy downtown living. Here’s a few recent sales: Nov 28th- 135 W. 7th Street; Dec 12- 225 W. 8th St. $322,000; December 5, 107 Decker $170,000.

Ring of Fire: The Music of  Johnny Cash- Opens this Friday! 6th Street Playhouse

West End Carolers on video. The weather foiled the plans of the West End Carolers visiting the hood- but this a short video from their performance at the Toad in the Hold. Click here! Boyce Street was treated to another wonderful group of carolers, in spite of the rain. Thanks Paul and Veronica for spreading cheer.

W. E. Carolers at Toad in the Hole

W. E. Carolers at Toad in the Hole

January 15th, Saturday- The Northbay Hootananny. Folk Americana Location: Last Day Saloon 21 years+, $10 Time: 7:30 p.m.

January 16th, Sunday- Pug Play day at DeTurk Round Barn Park. 3 p.m. Playful Pugs party at the park. Rain will cancel the event.

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website Click Here!

Share
Category: Animals, Lost Pet, Entertainment, Miscellany, Neighbor News, Preservation & Historic sites, Videos  | Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Dog (& Cat) Friendly West End
Author:
• Friday, December 10th, 2010

This is another pet friendly email, so if you don’t really like animals you can stop reading, but for those who do… please continue!

December “Dog dates” at DeTurk Round Barn Park: December 12th, Sunday at 11 a.m.-  West End Poodle Party:   December 19th, Sunday at 3 p.m. – Pug Play Day  Please note: Rain cancels both events (Poodles and Pugs prefer to stay dry!) and that the Dog Park can be quite muddy during the wet months.

Puggies on laps

Puggies on laps

Santa Paws at Western Farm- In spite of the rain and chilly weather, hundreds of dogs, plenty of cats, a parakeet, a maka bird, a rooster and a horse showed up to take a photo with Santa. This great event was a fundraiser for Canine Companions for Independence. It’s always wonderful to have a “dog friendly” event. Thanks Western Farm Center! For more photos, click here!

These Polar Bears, err dogs, were photo ready.

These Polar Bears, err dogs, were photo ready.

Remember Rocky the Dog? Rocky was the poor Rottweiler-mix pup who suffered serious head injuries when he was beaten in March and left tied to a fence on Wilson Street. In spite of all the medical care, interest and attention- Rocky exhibited some behavior issues that made it difficult for him to find a home. (Go figure.)  Don Malone, Director of Operations at So. Humane Society, informs that Rocky was placed in a rescue in Woodland CA named Rotts of Friends. Don says he checked them out and found it to be a very nice place, which does rescues, training and placement. Rocky was transferred there in Oct. The hope is that eventually they will be able to place him if not he has a place to stay for the rest of his life. Thanks to the Sonoma Humane Society and Rotts of Friends for giving Rocky a chance.

Low Cost Cat Sterilization offered: Speaking of the Sonoma Humane Society, they are teaming up with with VIP Pet Care Services, Sonoma Animal Care and Control and Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County. For $30, owners can have their cat surgically spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and given a microchip. For more information, call 542-0882 or go online to www.sonomahumane.org.  Press Democrat

Foster Homes Sought for Future Service Dogs- For information e-mail Molly at molly@berginu.edu or call 545-3647.   Press Democrat

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and dog friendly people come together! To see photos of some of West End Dogs or dogs who visit the dog park, CLICK Here!

Share
Category: Animals, Lost Pet, Events, Miscellany  | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Lost cat, Pug Play Day
Author:
• Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Beloved family cat lost: We’ve lost our sweet cat Bela. He’s a one and a half year, male, black and gold tabby with a white chest. The very tip of his striped tail is white also. He’s VERY sweet and loving and incredibly soft. We’d love to find him. Anyone that’s seen him is invited to please call me at 328-9600. Thanks so much, Tim

Bela is missing!

Bela is missing!

Bela's markings

Bela's markings

November 21st, Sunday- Pug Play Day at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. The 3rd Sunday of every month is the day that playful Pugs meet to party at the park. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 3 p.m.

The West End Calendar has a full listing of events, West End Artists and performer dates, meetings and other dates of neighborhood interest.

Share
Category: Animals, Lost Pet, Events  | Tags: , , , , , ,  | Comments off
Dog Friendly West End
Author:
• Friday, November 12th, 2010

This email is all about dogs.

November 14th, Sunday- West End Poodle Party at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park the second Sunday of every month. It’s a delightful sight to see Pretty Prancing Poodles parading around the Park! This is a great opportunity for Poodles and their owners to socialize. The weather forecast calls for great weather. We will take a group photo at 11:45 a.m. This is a party for poodles but all friendly dogs/breeds are welcomed. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: 11 A.M.  Facebook

November 21st, Sunday- Pug Play Day at DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park. Watch cuddly, darling pugs romping and play with other pugs.  Very cute! Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Time: 3 p.m. Questions?  click here!

Dog Park Update & News- The new dog park has been established and the one thing that is missing is the Memorial Plaque dedicated to Maverick, a K9 who lost his life in the line of duty. Rest assured, since the old plaque had been worn and damaged, a new plaque has been ordered and will be placed in the new dog park with proper fanfare. Date & time to be announced.

Aggressive Dog issue: Dog parks are a place for well-behaved dogs to socialize, exercise, smell and other doggie activities. Many folks who come to the dog park are regulars. They are great owners who are in tune with their dogs and good at communicating with other dog owners.  Dogs have different styles of play and different energy levels. Some dogs just want to chase the ball. Young dogs are learning to how to socialize. It is usually a great experience. There have been a few (very few thank goodness) reports of aggressive dogs at our park. Yes, the rule is no aggressive dogs (or people) allowed in dog park.If you find yourself in a situation where an aggressive dog is bothering your dog or even you- take action and be assertive. React according to the degree of aggression. Try communicating with the owner and alerting them that the situation is uncomfortable. If you feel any threat to you or your dog – leave the park.  It takes a village – so communicate with the other dog owners who use the park to alert them to this potential issue. If the problem dog’s owner gets enough negative feedback, perhaps they will get help to learn how to correct the dog’s behavior or just not attend a dog park.

Did you find leashes in the dog park? 3 dog leashes were recently left in the dog park, if you found them please call Allen Thomas (707) 477-8422

Free Pit Fix: The City of Santa Rosa and unincorporated Sonoma County requires that all pit bulls 4-months of age or older are spayed or neutered. Animal Care & Control offers a limited number of free ‘pit fixes’ each week to residents of these areas. To schedule a free spay/neuter surgery for your pet, call 579-SPAY.

Dog Friendly Places and events: We are on the lookout for dog-friendly events and places. Western Farm Center is an excellent example of a wonderful place that welcomes your well behaved dogs. The CA Welcome Center in the Depot Building in Historic Railroad Square also welcomes dogs and offers dog biscuits and water. Railroad Scare is another wonderful opportunity for dogs and their owners to have fun in a welcoming environment. Let us know if you know of a place or event that welcomes dog and we will pass it along in our next Doggie related email.

This is a "Pet-Friendly" event!

This is a "Pet-Friendly" event!

Doggie Star- Well known West End canine, Mixx was recently featured in an ad by Murnane Floors Inc. Murnane Floors is located in the West End on W. 6th Street and business owner Bob Murnane sponsors the West End Neighborhood Association. They offer a complete selection of natural and eco-friendly flooring materials such as wool carpeting, true linoleum, bamboo, and FSC certified hardwood.

That's one handsome dog!(and the floor is nice too.)

That's one handsome dog! (and the floor is nice too.)

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and dog friendly people come together! To see photos of some of West End Dogs or dogs who visit the dog park, CLICK Here!

Share
Category: Animals, Lost Pet, Events, Neighbor News  | Tags: , , , , , , , ,  | Comments off
« Previous Entries
Next Entries »