FORDOG is a community partner with the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District.
Park hours: 7 a.m. to sundown For emergencies, 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 UPDATE page.
IMPORTANT! Please read this... To protect your pet on the 4th of July...
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Please do not take your pet to fireworks displays.The crowd, the noise, the thunder and crackle of fireworks... it may be fun for you, but may be terrifying for your dog. And if it pulls away from you in panic, your chances of finding it are very small.
If you take your dog out in this hot weather,do not leave your pet in the car. With only hot air to breathe in the car, your pet can suffer serious health effects--even death--in a very few short minutes. Partially opened windows do not provide sufficient air, but they do provide an opportunity for your pet to be stolen.
Keep your pets indoors at home in a sheltered, quiet area. Leave a television or radio playing at normal volume to keep him/her company while you're attending Fourth of July picnics, parades, and other celebrations.
If you know your pet is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder, consult with your veterinarian before July 4th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety during fireworks displays.
Never leave pets outside unattended, even in a fenced yard or or on a chain. In their fear, pets who normally wouldn't leave the yard may escape and become lost, or become entangled in their chain, risking injury or death.
Make sure pets are wearing identification tags so that if they do become lost, they can be returned promptly. Animals found running at-large should be taken to the local animal shelter, where they will have the best chance of being reunited with their owners.
Please do not use Kruithof Way!
Kruithof is the little road that many people use to access Phoenix Park from the west. The first 70 or 80 feet of Kruithof -- between Hazel and the boundary of Phoenix Park -- is actually private road owned by the families that live along that short stretch. These families find themselves increasingly concerned by the amount of traffic using Kruithoff since the southwest corner of the Phoenix Park were developed three years ago with the addition of the dog park, the community gardens, two new soccer fields and the shared parking lot. Too many park visitors travel faster than they should down that road. There are small children living in those homes.
These families are requesting that we PLEASE not use this road to access the dog park, or to make our exit. (We understand they have also communicated with the VFW, Soccer League, Community Gardens users, and LaCrosse league: dog park users are not being singled out.) Please enter and exit through the main Phoenix Park entrance, from Sunset. Even if you always drive slowly and carefully, please help us by making this small change to your route. It may seem inconvenient because it adds a couple of minutes to your travel in and out, but it will be very much appreciated by our neighbors.
Country of Origin:MMHUNGARY
Classification:XXHERDING
The Pumi shares a common history with the PULI, both are Hungarian herding dogs and considered the same breed until the turn of the twentieth century. It is thought that the Pumi type came from the interbreeding of the Pulis with a French or German type of terrier which gave it the square outline, narrower head, and livelier attitude. The Pumi has been considered a separate breed since 1920. They are used for herding sheep and cattle. There are approximately 3000 Pumis in Hungary, about 1000 in Finland, a few in other European countries, and a few dozen in the USA.
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 FORDOG@Comcast.Net or E-Mail us if you have any questions about the Dog Park.
Thanking you in advance for your support.
SHOW OFF YOUR PET ON OUR WEBSITE
NO CHARGE! JUST FOR FUN!
Phoenix Dog Owners can show off their pet on our web site by joining the FORDOG Kennel.
Fill out the following information, and E-Mail it to FORDOG.
Pet's Name
Breed
Age
Owner's First Name
Your favorite picture of your pet
Where did you acquire your pet
Any information regarding your pet's interests, talents or best qualities; perhaps, a funny anecdote!
Once received, we will create a page dedicated to your pet in
"The Kennel" . If you don't have a picture, let us know, and we'll meet you at the Dog Park and take the picture for you.
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.
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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