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  • Founders Dog Park Presents

    Canine First Aid

    Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012
    Time: 9:00am immediately following the monthly Scoop the Poop
    Where: Founders Dog Park

    Do you know what to do in a pet emergency? What is an emergency that means you should head straight for a vet? What can you do in the meantime? Do you know how to move an injured pet safely? What should you keep in a first aid kit for dogs?

    Come join us at the park for an informational discussion on canine first aide and safety. Dr. Julia L. Carter, DVM will lead this interactive discussion and answer your questions.

    Download Flyer (PDF 17.2kb)

  • Help Keep Founders Dog Park Clean & Beautiful

    Saturday May 19, 2012
    9:00am - 10:00am
    "Scoop the Poop"

    Our monthly clean-up event at Founders Dog Park and the surrounding park grounds. Third Saturday of each month, Biodegradable bags provided. Canine help welcome.

  • Making Progress Towards Park Landscape Improvements

    Preliminary Concept Plan

    Founders Dog Park Landscape Improvements

    Our plans to improve the beauty and safety of the dog park are moving forward. We are actively engaged in discussions with city staff about such improvements as more shade trees, benches, a people/doggie water fountain and more. We'll keep you updated on our progress.

  • SCOOP THE POOP

    Next one: May 19!

    Join us every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9-10 am to help keep our park clean.

  • Founders Dog Park Wishlist

    Your gift will provide for making improvements to the Founders Park off-leash exercise area. Give the gift of improving our dog park!

    Shop the Founders Dog Park Wishlist

  • Martinis for Mutts a Howling Success!

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    Over $10,000 Raised for the Dog Park

    If Virginia is for Lovers, on Friday night we proved that Alexandria is for Dog Lovers. The sold-out crowd in attendance at our first fundraiser, Martinis for Mutts, raised over $10,000. A very special thank you to all who purchased tickets and participated in the silent auction. Over 90 local businesses and individuals donated goods and services. Your donation will be used to fund our wish list to enhance the beauty and safety of the off-leash area of Founders Park, such as a plant barrier between the dog park and Union Street, installing a water fountain for people and their dogs, and constructing a gravel plaza with shade trees and benches.

    Thank you again for your generosity and commitment to the dog park.

    P.S. Just a reminder – to protect the turf, please avoid running your dog in the off leash area when it's raining, after a rain, or when the park is flooded.

    We'd like to thank the following contributors:
    Always Sunny Nails & Spa • Anchor Steam Brewery
    Apple Seed Maternity & Baby Boutique • Au Domaine
    Barkley Square Dog Bakery + Boutique • BrunoPhoto.com
    Randy Plante & "Canine Wingman" • Joe Cantwell, "Ride the Divide"
    Capitol Heel • Castor & Pollux Natural Petworks
    Cathleen Curtin, Architects, PLC • Chadwicks Restaurant
    Creighton Construction • Custom Home Remodeling, Inc.
    The Sullivan Family • Dogtopia
    The Fairy Dogmom • Finn Construction Co, Inc.
    Fitness Together • Fontaine Caffe & Creperie
    FranKints FranKnits • Fuzzy Pants Pet Photography
    GEICO • Goodstone Inn and Estate
    Harris Teeter • Helen Olivia
    King's Jewelry • Kong Toys
    La Cuisine • Lambertville House
    Let's Meat on the Avenue • Lorraine Aprile Salon
    Man's Best Friend Pet Photography • Matt Hildebrant Photography
    Ruth McKenty • MetroStage
    Morrison House • Multipet Toys
    NOVA DOG Magazine • Old Dominion Boat Club
    Olde Towne Pet Resort • Old Town School for Dogs
    Organized Health • Overwood Restaurant
    PawPrints Portraits • Phyllis Kennedy
    Port City Brewery • Potomac Riverboat Co.
    Principal Gallery • Riverside Nail & Spa
    Rolling Greens, Inc. • Sally Tamm, Master Gardner
    Sara Riddle Pet Photography • Sehnal Family
    Society Fair Market & Wine bar • Sport & Health
    Starbucks at S. Union St. • Stjrom & Theory Designs
    The Dog Park Store • The Enchanted Florist
    The Little Theater of Alexandria • The Spice & Tea Exchange of Alexandria
    The Sugar Cube • The Warehouse Restaurant
    Trader Joe's • Trastevere Antiques
    VCA Animal Hospital • Virtue Feed & Grain Restaurant
    Walks by Javy • Wash That Dog
    Wholistic Hound • Wobble Rocket Stage
    Linda Wolf, Realtor

  • 41st Annual Scottish Christmas Walk

    We raised over $450 Thanks to your donations!

    Please continue to send in your support! Have a great holiday season!

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Join Us in our efforts to improve and maintain Founder's Dog Park!