Plainwell Dog Park

06/18/2024

Firework safety tips for pets from MSU Extension:

Don’t ever bring your pets to a fireworks display, even a small one.

If fireworks are being used near your home, put your pet in a safe interior room to avoid exposure to sound.

Make sure your pet has an identification tag in case it runs off during a firework display


Never shoot off fireworks of any kind, including sparklers, near pets.

12/01/2023

Cold Weather Safety Tips from the ASPCA:

Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your pet’s health, please heed this advice from our experts.

08/09/2023

We love it when people share the good times their dogs are having at the Dog Park. Thanks, Michele Holes for sharing this great pic of the small dog party.

06/30/2023

06/23/2023

Did you know that June 19–23 was/is Take Your Pet to Work Week®? Did anyone take their pet to work with them? Our Mayor Pro Tem was in the office this week with her pup Angus.

06/22/2023

From Humane Society of the United States: tips on how to keep your pet safe in the heat.

How to keep animals cool when temperatures soar.

04/07/2023

Enjoy the Holiday weekend.

03/23/2023

It is National Puppy Day... show us your pups in the comments below.

11/23/2022

Some quick tips for a stress free Thanksgiving your pet:
1. squeeze in some morning exercise at the dog park.
2. Cover Plates Before Mealtime
3. Talk to Guests About Sneaking Table Scraps to Your dog.
4. Consider Making Festive Dog Treats
5. Secure Trash Cans

You can read more at prouddogmom.com

08/26/2022

It’s National Dog Day today! This sweet pup stopped in the office for a quick visit! Let’s see your dogs 🐕 pic in the comments. 👇

08/25/2022

Update from the State Veterinarian on Canine Parvovirus Cases in Northern Michigan. If you have traveled up north with your dog please keep an eye out for symptoms and refrain from bringing them to the Dog Park. Thank you for your cooperation

Want to know how to contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development? On this page you will find phone numbers, email addresses, snail mail addresses, and online contact forms for everything we do here at MDARD. We even have a complaint form for those of you with complaints.

07/19/2022

Tips from experts on how to keep your dog hydrated during these hot days.

Find a Water Bottle for your Dog
Add Some Extra Water to their Food
Have Plenty of Water Bowls
Make Doggy Ice Pops
Offer Water From Your Hand

If you are at the Dog Park, make sure to use the water fountain regularly while they play.

06/29/2022

With the 4th of July right around the corner and fireworks starting any day now here are some great safety tips for your pet from
PetMd.

Unlike people, pets don’t associate the noise, flashes, and burning smell of pyrotechnics with celebrations. Here are 10 tips on how to keep your pet from panicking this Fourth of July weekend.

06/21/2022

Tips for keeping your pets safe during this heat.
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/keep-pets-safe-heat

05/11/2022

04/11/2022

It is National Pet Day. Show your pet some extra attention today. If your pet is a dog make sure to take a trip to the Dog Park.

03/10/2022

We need to see some cute dog photos on this page today. Drop them in the comments.

02/10/2022

Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your pet’s health, please heed the following advice from our experts: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/cold-weather-safety-tips

01/17/2022

12/13/2021

Share your favorite holiday photo of your furry friend.

11/18/2021

Ari is looking for a forever home...

08/26/2021

It's National Dog Day today. Drop a pic of your dog in the comments.

08/13/2021

Wishbone Pet Rescue is hosting a Wag & Walk Dog Walk on September 11, 2021 in Douglas. Check out the details below.

05/05/2021

Help Companion Animal find the owner.