Historical February–March 2019 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
October 13, 2018 was sunny and clear. Neighbors and their pets gathered at the site of our future dog park to frolic (the dogs that is) and visit. At its busiest, more than 30 dogs and owners jockeyed for position in and around the fenced in area.
It gave us a taste of what a dog park would mean for the neighborhood and for their pets. Best of all, neighbors who had never met became acquainted over a shared love of dogs. Dog treats and conversation were the order of the day as the area surrounding the park teemed with dogs (and their owners) coming and going.
To top off the fun, Purina donated a gate prize.
The winner was David Hoffman and his Boston Terrier Bruno. Both are pictured with Pam Venn and Mickey Clarke, who are working to make the dog park a reality for the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood. David and Bruno reside on the 60xx block of Clemens Ave.
A big thank-you to Washington University for erecting the temporary enclosure and to the SD Housing Corporation, owner of the site.
If you are interested in working to make this park a reality, contact.Mickey Clarke at mickeyc51@gmail.com.
Original photograph caption
David Hoffman and Boston Terrier Bruno with Pam Venn and Mickey Clarke; positions not individually specified.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2019.
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