Friends of The Marietta Community Dog Park

12/21/2023

Happy Howlidays everyone!

11/26/2023

11/09/2023

Pedigree is reimbursing for dogs who are adopted Sunday, November 26th. Most of our local shelters and rescues are full, but most are also closed on Sundays. Raven and I hope they will open on the 26th! While I know that the adoption fee is one of the cheapest things about owning a dog, I also know that everyone likes a good deal.

https://www.pedigree.com/sheltersunday?fbclid=IwAR1u__6lc-pqNldVCokGcY3Toz3LM8gekVw_LuNeJDNMdtxzYD4gZOl9Qro

On Sunday, November 26th, the PEDIGREE® brand is reimbursing dog adoption fees nationwide.

11/01/2023

Someone left a lanyard with keys and pepper spray in the dog park this afternoon. They are in the communication board and we hope you pick them up this evening! Please share so the owner sees this post!

10/30/2023

This dog has a fresh groom. Do any of the groomers recognize him?

**NEUTERED (ADOPTED 11/1/2023)** ... Captain is a cute 2-1/2 year old male Yorkshire Terrier (Silky Terrier?) who was brought to the HSOV on October 25, 2023 by a Good Samaritan who found him on Waterford Road in Waterford Ohio. Captain was not wearing a collar, and he was not microchipped.

This adorable little guy has a gray/silver/tan medium-haired coat, a rather long body, a docked tail, and a beautiful dark tan Terrier face with hopeful trusting eyes, nicely-trimmed whiskers on his tiny muzzle, and short floppy ears which are fringed with wispy curls

10/25/2023

Kim Johnson asked that we share this wonderful opportunity at Boxers Bed and Biscuits! Thanks, Kim!

October 28th there is a FREE Dog Nutrition Class.
Speaker will be:
Jacob Kay, DVM.
Come to Boxer's Bed and Biscuits Training Room and bring your questions. (No dogs)

If anyone is interested

10/19/2023

I want to post the times the dog park is open to everyone. The park closes at 11:00 PM until 7:00 AM. The park also gets closed when they bring the mowers in and when we are doing major construction - these two closures happen for dog safety. Those are the only reasons the park will be shut down. Our rules are posted at the main gate to the park. They were created by volunteers of the dog park and voted on by City Council.

10/17/2023

Please keep up the good work. We are especially looking for group pictures! Thanks!

Hi, gang, I hope you can help us out. Some people are under the impression that only four people bring their dogs to use the dog park. We know that is not true and so do you! In the comments, we would love to have you share a picture of your dog (or other dogs) enjoying the Marietta Community Dog Park. Please share this because we would love to see as many pictures as possible so that the municipal government has a better understanding of the amount of people and dogs that are using our park. We would love for you to share your dog's name and one thing that you or your dog likes about our park. Thanks for your help!

10/13/2023

Great news, gang! We have SOLD OUT! We are closing up shop and will not be having the fundraiser Saturday! Thanks for everyone who participated in making the meals, working the stand, sharing the posts etc.! Thanks to everyone who purchased a lunch today! Please remember that we have a donation tube at the main gate of the park and every penny goes back into the maintenance of our park! You guys are the best!

10/13/2023

Please remember that our Pulled Pork Fundraiser is happening today and tomorrow (cash only) at the park! The food is homemade and delicious! All proceeds go toward improvements and maintenance of the park! Let's keep our park safe and fun for the dogs! Let's help the volunteers sell out! Please donate. Please share!

09/20/2023

Update: the owner was found and returned for her glasses. Thanks everyone!

These Coach glasses were found in the park tonight. I left them at the main gate. They are not damaged yet so please share so the owner find them soon!

08/25/2023

Our neighbors in St. Marys, WV are throwing a pool party! I hear that place is really going to the dogs! Who is in?

Pool Party🐾🐾. Mark those calendars.

08/10/2023

Normally I don't use this page to advertise businesses, but I am making an exception. Please spend your money at local businesses that invest in our community. Buy your pizzas at Little Caesar's in Marietta this weekend!

A few weeks ago, Little Caesar's made a special delivery to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Deputies didn't receive Little Caesar's pizza, but the four legged deputies received Pizza Paw

08/07/2023

We are in need of store bags for the dog park! Help us out by bringing some with you!

08/07/2023

Lose a PetSpy remote? It is inside the communication board at the park.

07/20/2023

There is a bees next by the small ditch inside the dog park near the gate to the shy dog park. A large rock was left there to mark the area with the nest so people can avoid that area. It has come to our attention that a dog and his owner were stung several times in that area this afternoon. Be careful.

06/28/2023

The 4th of July is coming. Fireworks are coming. Please keep your animals in the house. Please make sure they are tagged or chipped (Raven is both). If your dog or cat manages to dodge out the door or panic and jump your fence, check with the HSOV immediately! They are already full.

Please Share- HELP US HELP THEM! We committed to being a NO KILL shelter 10 years ago- we need our communities help to continue our commitment to NO KILL. Dogs with no ID are considered 'strays' and are held 3 days (Ohio Law) then placed up for adoption. Cats have no holding period (according to law). Dogs with ID are held 14 days before being placed up for adoption. Our staff immediately contacts the phone # on the ID for all dogs and cats wearing ID. Please make sure your pets have secure ID on them. Accidents, storms and fireworks happen. Please help us help them. Thank you!

06/28/2023

Please Share- HELP US HELP THEM! We committed to being a NO KILL shelter 10 years ago- we need our communities help to continue our commitment to NO KILL. Dogs with no ID are considered 'strays' and are held 3 days (Ohio Law) then placed up for adoption. Cats have no holding period (according to law). Dogs with ID are held 14 days before being placed up for adoption. Our staff immediately contacts the phone # on the ID for all dogs and cats wearing ID. Please make sure your pets have secure ID on them. Accidents, storms and fireworks happen. Please help us help them. Thank you!

06/27/2023

There is one confirmed case of Kennel Cough at the dog park. Please be aware that your dog can get Kennel Cough even if they have been vaccinated for it. Keep your dog out of the park if your dog appears sick or develops a cough. We are gathering up the bowls in the park to sterilize them. You will need to bring your own bowls to the park and I would not recommend you allowing another dog to share for the near future. I will also advise you not to bring toys to the park temporarily because shared water and toys are the most common ways to spread Kennel Cough.

06/27/2023

Update: the owner was found and the phone was returned! Yay!

Larry Malcolm found a cellphone in the dog park. If you forgot your phone at the park, comment here or see Larry. It appears to be an older model iPhone with no case.

06/21/2023

Okay, dog park friends, my birthday is in November and I can't think of a better way of celebrating!

A California man celebrated a milestone birthday with a parade of furry friends over the weekend. Organizers expected 20 to 30 dogs to show up. The total count wound up being close to 200.

06/17/2023

The pulled pork lunch sold out today! Thanks to everyone for supporting the park! The dogs appreciate it! 🐩🐕🐾🐾🐾🦮🐕‍🦺

06/16/2023

Do you like the improvements that were done to the park this year? Do you enjoy using the park? Our park is maintained by volunteers and our maintenance is funded by donations. Please remember to stop by for lunch today or tomorrow. I can tell you that the food is delicious and all proceeds go to the Marietta Community Dog Park!

06/14/2023

Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM, the Friends of the Marietta Community Dog Park are holding a fundraiser. All proceeds go to maintaining the dog park. The volunteers are selling a lunch that includes a pulled pork sandwich on a homemade bun, a homemade cookie, a bag of chips, and a bottle of water. I had one last weekend and it was really good! 1201 Cisler Drive, Marietta!

05/17/2023

It's that time of year again. The weather is beautiful and we are all spending more time outdoors. Animals are more active and encounters with strangers and strange animals are more frequent. Make sure your cats and dogs are protected against rabies. You can get them vaccinated at our first low-cost rabies shot clinic of the year in June.

05/03/2023

This place is really going to the dogs!

2023 River City Farmers Market Dog Show this Saturday!

Bring your pooch to the market for your chance at this years title!
10:30am Best Costume
10:45am Most Unique Trick
11:00am Lickiest Doggo

04/19/2023

Update: the owner was located and is on his way to pick up the dog. Please make sure your dogs have an ID tag.

Does anyone recognize the dog on the left? He is currently in the dog park, but there is no owner with him. He has two collars on, but no tags.

03/28/2023

One kid in Kansas donated his tonsils to the Kansas Search and Rescue Dog Association’s human remains detection dogs for training Saturday.

03/28/2023

Wow!

One kid in Kansas donated his tonsils to the Kansas Search and Rescue Dog Association’s human remains detection dogs for training Saturday.

03/28/2023

This is true. I know you guys agree.

02/25/2023

According to FB, we got a 275% increase of traffic on our page this week. If you are new to the park, we welcome you. Please check out the rules at the main gate. You should be aware that the smaller area at the west end of the dog park was created for "shy dogs" and includes dogs who are afraid of other dogs, dogs who are aggressive, and dogs that have owners who want to test things out first because they are unsure of their dog's reaction - this is a great way to introduce your dog to the park! If you don't know how your dog will react to other dogs or other people, you can start at the shy dog park and ask others to bring their dogs to the fence so you can see your dog's reaction. Most people are glad to help you test the situation in a safe way.

02/23/2023

Update: the owner was located and the phone was returned!

Found this morning outside the shy dog park.

02/13/2023

I'm just going to leave this here.

02/08/2023

Anyone want to guess where we have been? Share your mud park pictures in the comments.

01/28/2023

Update: both Timber and Bodega were found! We are so happy for them!

Our friends Timber and Bodega are missing! They got away from their dad on the trail behind the dog park. Timber is a small beagle and Bodega is a young brown Labradoodle. Their mom and dad really miss them. Please keep an eye out for them when you are at the park!