Sign up here for Findlay's first meeting of 2004....April 18

[mugsy]

Mike and I will start the list and will be bringing (probably) chili and brats and 4 or 5 dogs....

[clara4457]

Leo and I will be there. I am going to be traveling, so I can bring some cold salads.

Clara

[Cinder & Smoke]

That's SUNDAY - April 18

at the Findlay, OHIO
Bark Park

Findlay, Ohio is located in the NORTH WEST corner of Ohio,

Just off InterState I-75
South of Toledo, North of Cincinnati...

"Start Time" is about 11:00 AM for the
First Arrivals...

"Quittin Tyme" is whenever us Dawgz are Too Tirud ta Play -
usually round Dark-tyme!

We'll do our Tripple-A with MapQuest Maps later in the post -
when it's gettin a lil closer.

An dont furget, Dawggiez ~
Iffin yur a "Regular" Findlay Bark Parker -
Mom or Dad hazta *Sign Ya Up* an get yur
Hancock Parks PERMIT for the Year 2004!

** ALL ** Dawggiez are gonna hafta be "Registered" this year!

Talk to our Dad iffin ya don't know how ta get dat Permit,
or iffin yur jest comin Wun Tyme.

SEE Y'all at da Bark Park!!

[Kfamr]

I won't be attending this meeting, but i'm curious, will Simba, Nala and honey have to be registered if we come this May?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Kfamr

... but i'm curious ~
will Simba, Nala and honey have to be registered
if we come this May?

YES, Kay...

BUTT - Don't *sweat it...

I've been working with the Hancock Parks Director to devise
a "Visiting Dogs Policy"
that the Parks & Health Departments can agree to;
AND that the Local Taxpayers (who really *own* the Park),
will feel is fair to all.

What is Absolutely POSITIVE is that *ALL* "Visiting Dogs"
will be *Required* to bring WITH them and possibly Turn In ~

1) COPY of a Vet's Receipt showing that Annual Vaccinations were
. . given within the Last Year;

2) COPY of a Rabies Shot Vaccination showing that the shot
. . is CURRENT (within 1 or 3 years - depending on the vaccine used)

3) Dog should WEAR its City/County/State LICENSE,
. . as well as its Rabies Tag.

WE will get the "policy" worked out with Parks...
"Guest Permits" are being considered.

We'll keep you posted -
but you "Out of Towners" can start rounding up
Items #1, #2 and #3 above.

Bottom Line - Don't *Sweat It*!!
We'll get the FurKids IN!!

[Kfamr]

Thanks for the info Phred!

I'll have to get copies at the store.
They wear their tags 24/7 so that's no problem.

[RobiLee]

Katie and I will be there on the 18th. Can't wait! Not for sure what I'm going to bring. I'll be sure to bring something though

Since Katie and I will probably be coming to a few of the get togethers, how do we go about registering for the dog park? I'd like to get that taken care of.

Robin

[anna_66]

Of course we'll be there!

I think I will bring a desert of some kind.

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by RobiLee

Since Katie and I will probably be coming to a few of the get togethers, how do we go about registering for the dog park? I'd like to get that taken care of.

Robin

I believe you can print of an application online. Ithink Phred posted alink once before, but I don't remember which thread...if he doesn't reply soon, you can do a google search for Hancock County Parks and should be able to find it.

Basically, you need to send vet records and $10 to The Hancock County Park Office, 1424 East Main Cross Findlay Oh, 45840.

( Check payable to Hancock County Parks Field of Dreams)

[Cinder & Smoke]

How do we go about registering for the dog park?

Here are *links* to two Hancock Parks District web pages;

The first link has an brief "Tail" about the Dog Park at the
Very BOTTOM of the page >>>

Hancock Parks / Riverbend DOG PARK

And here is the *link* to see and PRINT the
Dog Park Yearly Permit Application >>>

Hancock DOG Park PERMIT Application (note: is an Adobe .pdf file)

NOTE: You Must Have "Adobe Acrobat Reader" installed on
your 'puter to Load & See this .pdf file...
If you don't have Adobe Reader -
I guess PM Me at "Cinder & Smoke" and we'll get you a form.

Note 2: The Application is TWO Pages long -
be SURE to Print Page 1 AND Page 2;
Page 2 is a WAIVER that Must Be Signed & Returned -
and is at the Very BOTTOM of page 2.

What you need to SEND IN with the Application is >>

1) CHECK made out to Hancock Parks Foundation with
Memo to: Dog Park Permit

2) COPY (originals won't be returned) of the Dog's
. . Annual Vaccination Record from the VET...
. . (A Copy of the Office Visit Receipt is fine if the SHOTS
. . are noted & has Vet's Name on it).
. . DATE needs to be within ONE Year of now.

3) COPY of RABIES Vaccination Receipt ...
. . DATE within 1 or 3 years - depending on the vaccine used;
. . Most Rabies Receipts show an EXPIRATION date for the shot -
. . Rabies Vacc must be "current" (not expired).

4) All Dogs must also be "Licensed" by the City, Town, County,
or State where you LIVE. Fido should be *wearing* his/her License.

Send it all to:
Hancock Parks District
Attn: Dog Permit
1424 Eeast Main Cross Street
Findlay, OH 45840

Cost of $10 / year registers 1, 2 or 3 Dogs.
You'll receive a Plastic Laminated "Permit Card" in the Mail -
BRING IT WITH you on visits -
they WILL be Checking Permits this year!!

A note about the "DATES" shown on your Receipts ~
Parks is "happy" if the Dates on the Vet & Rabies Receipts are
"Current" within the LAST 12 Months of when you send them in...
In other words; if Fido had his "Shots" anytime AFTER April 1 of 2003 -
he's Good to Go!

And a 3 year Rabies shot is good if it was given
AFTER April 1, 2001.

** Write DOWN the ZIP Code - they forgot to put it ON the Application!

And: The Application has LAST year's Dates on it - "2003" -
don't worry - They'll send a 2004 Permit!

ANY Questions??
Post em or PM me.

/s/ Phred

[ramanth]

I think Andy, Kia, and I can make it. Will know closer to the date.

[mugsy]

Mike and I talked about it last night and this morning and we are beginning to question whether or not we will be attending this year. It's turning into a bigger hassle than it's worth. We will probably come to the May meeting, but, are still debating about others.

So, we will make a command decision in plenty of time to let you all know, so if we can't make it, other arrangements can be made for the main course.

[shais_mom]

Keegan and I will be there with something to eat! Not sure what tho!

[Cincy'sMom]

I believe the furkids and I will be there...Ralph unfortunatly, will not.

[clara4457]

I am really getting excited about this meeting. I can't wait to meet everyone.