Friends of the Elkin Dog Park

15/08/2024

Today is the LAST DAY to order your brick to be included in our first brick order!
Buy yours today to honor a pet, friend, loved one, family member or even yourself or your business.
All proceeds go directly towards ongoing park improvements!
Can’t buy one right now? Please SHARE this post to help spread the word of this fundraiser!

30/07/2024

26/07/2024

New dog bowls are at the park. Please be cool people and don’t steal these. 🤞

20/07/2024

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We are pet friendly! Bring your furry friend to Grassy Creek Winery for a visit. Our trails are a great place for a walk before you stop by the tasting room. You can treat yourself to a glass of award winning wine and we will treat your pup to something special as well!
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09/07/2024

Last call to be in our inaugural bricks! The first order will be placed August 15th!

https://polarengraving.com/friendsofelkindogpark

This will be a beautiful addition to the park to remember past and present loved ones and pets.
Not in a postilion to buy a brick at this time? Please SHARE this post! Let's spread the word that this is finally happening!
What park improvements would you like to see?

04/07/2024

Keep your animals safe and secure this 4th of July! ❤🎆

Make sure your animals have up-to-date ID tags. If they are microchipped, make sure that the information is current!

Keep your animals inside if you or your neighbors are setting off fireworks.

Be sure to give your pets lots of exercise early in the day, so they’ll be a little worn out before the scary noises start at night. Remember that too much sun and heat (and humidity!) can be dangerous to pets.

Avoid the urge to feed your pets table scraps or other foods intended for people without knowing it is safe.

Keep sparklers, glow sticks, fireworks, charcoal, and kabob skewers away from curious animals.
Loud fireworks, unfamiliar places, and crowds can all frighten animals.

The safest place for them is inside.

Create a safe space in your home. Lower the blinds, close the windows, provide a bed or crate where they feel comfortable, offer a special chew or toy to distract them, and turn on the TV or radio to help mask the noises outside.

29/05/2024

09/03/2024

Does anyone recognize this dog? Let’s help them find their way home! Found on Oakwood Dr just up the hill from the municipal park.

06/03/2024

Thank you to everyone who donated and shared, over 525 pounds of pet food delivered to our local Surry County Animal Shelter today ❤️

22/02/2024

How wonderful! Big thanks to our friends at The Barkery home of Melissa's Natural Pet Treats for their continued and extremely generous support of the dog park!! ❤️ 🐾

So excited that our “Share the Love” dog treats netted $106 towards additional improvements @ the Elkin Dog Park 🐾❤️ A big thank you to everyone that helped “Share the Love” with the Friends of the Elkin Dog Park

30/01/2024

Elkin Elementary Schools Junior Betas did a great job showcasing all their hard work for the dog park at the state convention in Greensboro! 🎉🐾

25/01/2024

The intake numbers have been up at our local Surry County Animal Shelter and they are in need especially with puppy season right around the corner. We’ll be collect pet food during the month of February to be donated directly to the Surry County Animal Shelter they are specifically in need of Adult dog and Puppy food but all donations are a blessing. Donations can be dropped off @ The Barkery 150 E Market Street in downtown Elkin (Tuesdays-Saturdays) Donate if you can and please share, again we’ll be collecting until the end of February.

25/01/2024

❤️ “Share the Love” Valentine Dog Treats now available @ The Barkery home of Melissa’s Natural Pet Treats ❤️ Proceeds shared with the Friends of the Elkin Dog Park for continued park improvements ❤️ We’ll be barking these fresh treats until Valentines Day, ”Share the Love” before they’re gone ❤️

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18/01/2024

Our friends at The Barkery home of Melissa's Natural Pet Treats are helping the dog park again! Pick up some special treats for your four legged Valentines! 💕💕💕
Go stop by and SHARE THE LOVE before they're gone!

❤️ “Share the Love” Valentine Dog Treats now available @ The Barkery home of Melissa’s Natural Pet Treats ❤️ Proceeds shared with the Friends of the Elkin Dog Park for continued park improvements ❤️ We’ll be barking these fresh treats until Valentines Day, ”Share the Love” before they’re gone ❤️

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08/01/2024

Are you in a position to help? Surry County Animal Control is in desperate need of help!

05/01/2024

American Aquatic in downtown Elkin is donating a portion of their January profits to the dog park!!
Go shop with your dogs this month (and every month!) to show a huge THANK YOU for the extremely generous supprt for the dog park!

*January is SHOP WITH PETS MONTH!*
🐾⁠Shop with your pet in-store and get a special treat!
🐾⁠Drop off spot for donations to our local animal shelter.
🐾⁠A Portion of January Sales will be donated to the Elkin Dog Park.

Thank you, American Aquatic!! ❤️❤️

09/12/2023

Due to the rain the parade has been tentatively rescheduled for December 17!
You still have time to comment with your dogs name to be included in our float decorations.
Join us and walk along side the float! Message us for details. *dogs must be okay with loud sounds and kids*

06/12/2023

Swing by the dog park during light up night to purchase a hot cup of cocoa and some ornaments! All money raised goes directly into park improvements.

Here's a helpful map for Light Up Night, Elkin NC- Friday, December 8, 2023.
Starred event locations are:
-Live Nativity on Market/Church (at Reeves School of Music in front garden area)
-Closed streets filled with fun (W & E Main shown in red)-
-Kids zone activities (E Main, Elk Pharmacy parking lot, and corner of Bridge/Market)
-Library - kids shows starting after 3pm

Hayrides will p/u only from 5 to 5:30 from parking areas (on Standard St & at Elkin Elementary School), then begin regular hayrides starting at 5:30 on the loops.

06/12/2023

The dog park is teaming up with Elkin Elementary Schools Junior beta club again! Please join us in walking along our float with your dog and help support the park and our junior betas!
*all dogs need to be okay with loud noises and kids*
The parade is this Sunday, December 10!
Also! Comment below with your dogs name to be featured in our float decorations!

06/12/2023

Light Up Elkin
Friends of the Elkin Dog Park
Will be selling Hot Chocolate & Christmas Ornaments
Friday, December 8, from 5-9pm.
Please come out and help support our furry little family members. All money raised will help to fund projects for the dog park.

11/11/2023

Do you have any plans today? Why not go meet your new best friend! All adoption fees waived! They are at capacity!!

The Forsyth County Animal Shelter - NC is FULL! We need adopters NOW! All adoption fees are WAIVED today through Saturday to try to get some of these great DOGS and CATS out the door! All adoption application processes remain. Please bring proof of current rabies (paperwork) for any other pets and your lease/pet policy if you rent. Animals are all up to date on vaccines, microchipped and will be spayed/neutered.

Hours for adoptions:
11 am to 1 pm
2 pm to 4:30 pm

Link to our Adoption Applications: https://forsyth.cc/AnimalShelter/available.html

04/08/2023

How perfect! Go show Elkin, your pup and Melissa at The Barkery home of Melissa's Natural Pet Treats some love!

🐾My Dog Digs Elkin🐾 magnets and stickers available now @ The Barkery home of Melissa’s Natural Pet Treats