May everyone (and every dog) have a happy and safe year in 2017!
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All Trash is CARRY OUT!
The park is now CARRY EVERYTHING OUT!
DO NOT leave poop on the ground.
DO NOT leave poop bags on the ground or gathered up into a bag on the fence.
DO NOT leave your Dunkins cups or water bottles in the park.
When you leave, TAKE IT ALL WITH YOU.
Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from the CDA! On this Turkey Day and following days as you eat, drink and have fun, be safe for all you humans and your pets. Common Thanksgiving foods that are dangerous to dogs: Turkey Bones Onions Garlic Nuts Chocolate Bread Dough...
Fall/Winter Work Party
We are planning a work-party to do autumn cleanup and pre-winter maintenance on the park – On Saturday, December 3, from 8 till 12.
Several folks expressed an interest in assisting last time and have asked “when is the next work party?”
Please contact Will at webmaster@chelmsforddogassociation.org or on Facebook if you are interested in helping.
Mutt Strut
Although this is not specifically a CDA sponsored event, several students from Tyngsboro High School are doing an Animal Cruelty Awareness project.
Their work will culminate in a pageant being held at the Dog Park on November 12.
To get involved, please email them at the address linked on this page.
Mutt Strut — A Pet Pageant hosted by: Kim Welch, Kelly Robbins, and Charlotte O’Hayre
User Uploads Gallery
Did you know that we have a gallery just for you to upload your OWN pictures from the park or from CDA events?
We do!
Vendors at Howl’ween 2016 (so far)
Vendors to date for Howl’ween:
Rub My Belly Massage & Reiki, Fingers & Paws dog Training, PetWants Littleton, Origami Owl, Whisk Baked Goods, The Mad Hatter, Operation Delta Dog, German Shepherd Rescue of New England, Lowell Humane Society, Winter Leash
Concert & Announcements: “Count” Brian Henderson
Vendors who register by October 12 will be listed in our Event Program.
Autumn Work Party
We are planning a work-party to do autumn maintenance on the park – On Saturday, October 1, from 10 till whenever we are done. Several folks have expressed an interest in assisting, asked “how can we help?” and “when is the next work party?”
NOW is your chance to step up!
Please contact webmaster@chelmsforddogassociation.org if you are interested in helping or donating materials (needed materials, listed below)
Danger in Human Foods
A recent link by Philip Stanway of the Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship discussed the dangers of a food additive called Xylitol.
Chemicals IN our foods are something that many people do not consider, especially for foods that are otherwise safe and enjoyable for the pups, like peanut butter. So, please be careful and aware when feeding human foods to your pets.
Hannaford Bags – Almost Done
You have one day left in August to pick up a blue Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag at the Drum Hill Hannaford!
For each bag purchased, the Chelmsford Dog Association will receive $1!
Help support the CDA and the dog park – purchase the blue bag with the good karma message!