FAIR OAKS RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS GROUP
SUPPORTING PHOENIX DOG PARK, FAIR OAKS, CA
E-MAIL: FORDOG95628@GMAIL.COM
SUPPORTING PHOENIX DOG PARK, FAIR OAKS, CA
E-MAIL: FORDOG95628@GMAIL.COM
FORDOG
FORDOG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting Phoenix Dog Park, Fair Oaks, CA and all contributions are tax deductible.
Send a tax deductible donation on-line by PAYPAL or Credit Card, or send a check payable to FORDOG to the address below:
c/o: FORDOGSend a tax deductible donation on-line by PAYPAL or Credit Card, or send a check payable to FORDOG to the address below:
4904 Runway Drive
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
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FORDOG is a community partner with the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District.
Park hours: 7 a.m. to sundown. For emergencie: Call 911; General Park Information: 916-966-1036; Maintenance Emergencies: 916-240-3651 |
During the rainy season, the dog park may be closed without notice, to protect the turf from excessive damage. You may call 916-966-1011 (ext. 23) for a recorded message about the status of the dog park or link to the Park District's FIELD CLOSURE UPDATES or SIGN UP FOR EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS.
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Send us your E-Mail Address. FORDOG keeps their mailings to a minimum, but it's a great way to let our Dog Park users know quickly if we need assistance such as donated bags, tennis balls, or if we need volunteers for a K9 event. FORDOG never gives out anyone's address. We consider that private information.
Please send your E-Mail address to FORDOG95628@GMail.Com or E-Mail us if you have any questions about the Dog Park.
Thanking you in advance for your support.
Please send your E-Mail address to FORDOG95628@GMail.Com or E-Mail us if you have any questions about the Dog Park.
Thanking you in advance for your support.
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STATEMENT OF APPRECIATION TO THE FORDOG MEMBERSHIP
The Phoenix Dog Park has been a very successful community project since its inception in 2002. We are establishing an excellant reputation in the neighborhood as a well-run facility that is an asset to the community.The Dog Park was originally created as a "Test Case" with the Park District in 2001 and has proven so successful that the Park District included a new dog park in their 5-year Phoenix Park improvement plans. This new park was officially opened for business on October 22, 2006. The FORDOG Steering Committee would like to thank all of the responsible dog owners (our "membership") who have helped keep our Dog Park safe and clean. We would also like to thank the many of you who have generously contributed to the support of Phoenix Dog Park in so many ways. |
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WHO ARE WE?
FORDOG ( Fair Oaks Responsible Dog Owners Group) is a volunteer organization of dog owners who support the off-leash facility at Phoenix Park in Fair Oaks, California . Our primary purpose is to work with the Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks District to ensure the success of this dog park. We also support activities and organizations that promote the health, welfare and sociability of dogs in our community. To achieve these goals, we:Provide input and support for Fair Oaks Dog Park. Provide volunteers to help maintain and keep up the dog park. Engage in fundraising activities to enhance dog park utility. "It takes a village to raise a dog." |
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What is a microchip and how does it work?
In order to update your contact information, you need to contact the company who produced the microchip your pet was implanted with. If you are unsure about the brand of microchip, go to WWW.PETMICROCHIPLOOKUP.ORG and type in your pet's microchip number. Once you determine what brand of microchip your pet has, contact the company directly to update your information. Some microchip companies charge a small fee to update your information, but it's worth the cost to ensure you and your pet can be reunited if they become lost. Current contact information also helps to provide proof of legal ownership.
Where can I have a microchip implanted in my animal and what does it cost?
Any veterinarian can do this. The cost is quite reasonable -- perhaps $25, sometimes less -- considering that it is absolutely the best tool for helping your cat or dog to return home. Sometimes vet clinics, rescue organizations or other groups will provide free microchipping at special events. (NOTE: even if your pet has a microchip, it's still a good idea to have them wear a collar with an ID tag at all times, as people who see the lost animal are more likely to try to help because they know it is not truly a stray.)
- A microchip is a non-removable form of identification.
- About the size of a grain of rice, a microchip contains a personal identification number that stays with your companion animal forever.
- The microchip is inserted under the skin of your companion with an injection and it is a safe and easy procedure.
- A microchip is not a GPS tracking device. The location of a lost animal cannot be tracked or determined from the microchip.
- The technology inside a microchip is the same as bar codes found on thousands of products we use every day. It is similar the grocery store being able to scan the bar code on a food item, and then information showing up on the cash register screen. Instead of it saying "bag of potato chips" it will show a series of numbers and letters that is unique to your animal's record.
- When a lost animal is found, he can be taken to a local animal shelter, veterinary office, or animal control agency and examined with a hand-held scanner that reads the number specific to your animal. That unique code is connected to your name and contact information.
- To read the microchip's bar code, a hand-held scanner is used. The scanner can only be used when the animal is physically present, and only shelters, veterinarians and animal control officers have this type of scanner.
- Once the microchip has been read, a phone call to the microchip manufacturer allows the vet or agency to find out who the animal is registered to so they can begin the process of reuniting the lost pet with their family.
In order to update your contact information, you need to contact the company who produced the microchip your pet was implanted with. If you are unsure about the brand of microchip, go to WWW.PETMICROCHIPLOOKUP.ORG and type in your pet's microchip number. Once you determine what brand of microchip your pet has, contact the company directly to update your information. Some microchip companies charge a small fee to update your information, but it's worth the cost to ensure you and your pet can be reunited if they become lost. Current contact information also helps to provide proof of legal ownership.
Where can I have a microchip implanted in my animal and what does it cost?
Any veterinarian can do this. The cost is quite reasonable -- perhaps $25, sometimes less -- considering that it is absolutely the best tool for helping your cat or dog to return home. Sometimes vet clinics, rescue organizations or other groups will provide free microchipping at special events. (NOTE: even if your pet has a microchip, it's still a good idea to have them wear a collar with an ID tag at all times, as people who see the lost animal are more likely to try to help because they know it is not truly a stray.)