Ruff House Dog Park

08/16/2022

https://www.progress-index.com/story/lifestyle/pets/2022/08/15/chesterfield-county-celebrates-national-dog-day-activities-free-swag-photo-pet-adoption-event/65403732007/

'Woof & Wag' in six locations: Strike a pose with Sparky, Chesterfield Fire and EMS's mascot.

08/19/2021

our pool is having a doggie splash day!
Sunday Sept 12th
$5 per dog NO AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR will be accepted
pm me for more information

02/12/2021

from the news: The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the opening of the Clover Hill Dog Park at CTC @ Hull in a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 28. The park, located at 13900 Hull Street Road, is the third dog park in the county and includes a small dog run area, large dog run area, and a paved and gated release foyer. Water access is scheduled to be installed in the spring. In addition to the newly opened park, dog owners can also exercise their furry friends at Ruff House Dog Park at Rockwood Park and Chester Dog Park at Goyne Park, which added an agility course in 2020.

02/05/2021

10/07/2020

As a reminder. The Friends of Ruff House was disbanded due to lack of volunteers. There will not be a Howl-a-woof event this year. But there are many other events around town to enjoy with your pup.

08/19/2020

The water is back on at the park.

05/10/2020

The county has re-opened the park, but it is NOT being sanitized. This is not an endorsement to go, but is a notice of the its status. Please be considerate of the park’s community and observe social distancing practices if you do go to the park.

04/30/2020

The county has now officially closed the park and locked the gates.

04/03/2020

03/19/2020

Little know fact: sometimes dogs float to the ceiling and get stuck there. It's a serious problem and we should really start to talk about it more to find a solution. Please don't hesitate to leave comments on best tips and tricks to get them down.

03/18/2020

Ruff house dog park along with most parks and recreation areas has been closed until further notice.

12/09/2019

Santa Paws 2019 Photos are posted on our website. https://www.ruffhousedogpark.com/2019-santa-paws-photo-download

12/07/2019

12/06/2019

The water at the park has been turned off for the season. Please bring your own water. And please take your empty water bottles home with you or put them in the recycling dumpster when you leave. Hey and when you’re on your way to the dumpster pick up a few other bottles from the lazy people who left them. If everyone pitches in we can keep the park nice.

12/06/2019

Ruff House's Santa Paws is Tomorrow- 12/7/19 from 11AM to 2PM - https://mailchi.mp/31c17f983b48/ruff-houses-santa-paws-is-tomorrow-12719-from-11am-to-2pm

12/04/2019

Santa Paws is Coming to Town this SATURDAY!!! - https://mailchi.mp/4cff2d4614af/santa-paws-is-coming-to-town-this-saturday

12/03/2019

Please come to Santa Paws at Fernbrook Park to support Ruff House Dog Park. 11-2pm. Fernbrook is about 2 miles from the dog park. Map is posted below.

11/15/2019

‼️FREE BASIC MEDICAL CARE FOR HOMELESS AND NEAR HOMELESS PETS‼️

Just in case anyone know a homeless person in need of VET assitance for their pets.

They might not have much but their doggos and cats are their entire world (I’ve seeing this myself) so please pass this to anyone that you knows anyone who can use this assitance.

11/01/2019

Goodness! Big 98 Country Shared Our Post :)

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10/25/2019

The following was posted in the Next Door app recently from a resident of Falling Creek Farms.

Coyote Attack Killed a Dog
Warning.... Coyote Attack killed a dog This has been all over our neighborhood site, but it’s a good reminder for all. We live near courthouse and hull street and my neighbor’s 28 pound dog was killed by coyotes yesterday while in a fenced in backyard just using the bathroom. This happened at 2 pm in the afternoon. It can happen anywhere at anytime. The dog was outside with two other lab mixes and the coyotes still got him. He was only outside for 30 minutes. Animal control confirmed it was a coyote or maybe two based on the tracks. Coyotes live with us and they are hungry and dogs and cats are an easy target... they don’t just hunt at night. Keep your doggies safe and stay with them. We are all a little on edge here. If you are outside and encounter a coyote make yourself as big as possible and make as much noise as you can. They should run off but the don’t always. They have gotten used to people. Do not run and remove animals they could be hunting from site.

10/19/2019

Please come out to Howl-a-woof TODAY! The weather will be great. Dog Costume Contest. $50 Petsmart Card 1st Place. $25 Petsmart Card 2nd and 3rd place. See schedule below for large and small dog event times.

10/15/2019

HOWL-A- WOOF IS THIS SATURDAY! 🐾🐶🐩🐕🐾 - https://mailchi.mp/8935ad6cc7cc/howl-a-woof-is-this-saturday

10/09/2019

🐶🎃🐶🎃🐶🎃🐶🎃🐶🎃🐶🎃🐶🎃🐶We need volunteers for Howl-a-Woof on 10/19. We need help setting up the event, running it, and cleaning up. 9:30ish to 3ish. If you cannot help for the full event, that’s fine, we will be happy to have you for the time you can give us. Let me know by replying below or emailing me at [email protected].

This will be our last Howl-a-Woof, so let’s all dig in and make this one the best EVER!!!! 🐶🎃🐶🎃🐶🎃🐶🎃🐶🎃🐶🎃🐶🎃🐶🎃

10/09/2019

Ruff House Dog Park's October Meeting- CANCELLED - https://mailchi.mp/0df2240b729c/ruff-house-dog-parks-october-meeting-cancelled

Ruff House Dog Park’s October meeting is cancelled. We look forward to seeing you at the park on October 19th for Howl-A-Woof from 11-2!  Thanks

10/01/2019

HOWL - A - WOOF 2019 (Ruff House's Final Fall) - https://mailchi.mp/981a2c90ae9e/howl-a-woof-2019-ruff-houses-final-fall-2959585

09/09/2019

Ruff House Dog Park's September Volunteer Meeting - https://mailchi.mp/929aba0de139/ruff-house-dog-parks-september-volunteer-meeting

08/05/2019

Because this is REALLY important and I don't think it went through the first try... Please read! - https://mailchi.mp/5fb8dad6755d/because-this-is-really-important-and-i-dont-think-it-went-through-the-first-try-please-read

If you said YES, we would like to talk to you! For the past couple of years we have been looking for some energetic people to pass the ‘poop bags’ to, but it has not happened organically therefore we are campaigning for candidates! If you love Ruff House Dog Park and want to get involved in keep...

07/29/2019

https://www.progress-index.com/news/20190726/chester-dog-park-offers-canines-and-humans-ample-room-to-roam-and-play

CHESTER — Canines and humans can mix, mingle, sniff, run, wag, chat, bark and more at the newly built Chester Dog Park.This dog park, located

07/16/2019

Y wanted everyone to know I am well and staying cool. Y said she didn't want to risk my health and life just to get Facebook likes. Please keep your pets inside. I know Blitz is bored but the risk is high. Y said she didn't want to lose my ornery ass....Blitz

07/09/2019

Have you checked out Chesterfield newest dog park?

The new large breed dog run area is open at the Chester Dog Park at Goyne Park. Fresh mulch and trees await your canines.

06/24/2019

Canine Blood Donation

https://holidaybarn.com/canine-blood-donation/

There is an urgent need for canine blood in our area! Please read on to learn about dog blood transfusions and how you can help save a life.

06/19/2019

Take Your Dog To Work Day

We're counting down until Friday! Check out these tips for success from 2019 sponsor Fear Free Happy Homes. Visit https://fearfreehappyhomes.com/free-trial/?tydtwd to get a free month when you purchase a monthly or annual membership of Fear Free Happy Homes.

06/13/2019

Ruff House Dog Park Meetings Cancelled Until September

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Due to historically low attendance at our summer meetings (I think it is because everyone is taking their dogs on vacation), we have decided to cancel all summer meetings. We hope that you and your loved ones (two and four footed) have a great summer! (Note that we will need all hands on deck...

06/11/2019

Retractable Leashes: Dangerous And Deadly For Dogs And Humans - Dogtime

Retractable Leashes: Dangerous And Deadly For Dogs And Humans - Dogtime

Retractable leashes are not meant for everyday walking use, and they can cause serious injury for dogs or even humans who are walking them.

06/07/2019

Chesterfield County Animal Services

As part of month, put together a pet disaster kit! During a natural disaster, you may have very limited time to evacuate. Be prepared ahead of time with all the items your pet may need!