Thursday, April 24, 2014

We Want A Dog Park

As you may know, mom went to the City Council meeting on Tuesday evening to tell the Mayor and City Council that me and Stanley our city needed a Dog Park.  Before we tell you the outcome, we have to explain that we did not have an official spot on the agenda.  Instead, mom was speaking during the portion that allows public comments.  So that meant that mom was limited to 5 minutes and there would not be a vote by the council (they only vote on official agenda items).  BUTT, the Mayor already KNEW mom was coming to talk about a dog park.  Mom emailed him and gave him a bunch of information days before the meeting.  So the Mayor already shared everything with the council before mom even got there.  So even before mom said anything they knew much of what she was going to say.  (Since mom knew this already she said new stuffs.)


After mom made her comments and a few other people spoke about a few things, the Mayor polled the council to see if they were interested in investigating the dog park idea further.  The WHOLE council said they were interested in it!  Then the mayor said (get ready for this), that they ALREADY talked a little bit about it and decided there were several locations within the city that are ALREADY fenced in that could be turned into a dog park without too much problem!  And then he said there was ALREADY grass planted so that would not be an issue either! Can you believe that??  That was the BEST possible thing we could have heard!  So they are going to research into what it would take to get one of these locations made into a dog park and then when they have that research done the council will vote on it.  And remember, EVERYONE on the council was interested in a dog park!  So we are feeling VERY good about having a dog park in our future!

I think I better get my K-9 Kannon shined up and ready for the grand opening!



Murphy & Stanley


Pee Ess - For anyone who is on Facebook and knows that the Facebook Police vaporized my account because they said I was not "REAL", I have a new Page.  You can find me at  https://www.facebook.com/murphyandstanley

23 comments:

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
OH THAT IS FABULOUS NEWS!!!!!! Let us pray it comes sooner rather than later. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

Unknown said...

Woo Hoo! Your mom is going to make lots of dogs in your city very happy. It sounds like you have a dog-friendly government there!

Cowspotdog said...

You also need to consider a 'friends of the dog park' a dedicated group that are willing to keep it clean and maintain because sadly - as much as people are supposed to clean up after them - many don't and dog parks can quickly become places you don't want to go. We had a wonderful dog park in nebraska - 2 acres - completely fenced , it had trees, paths a lake for dogs to swim in and regular poop stations with baggies and bins. A group of us worked to maintain it and keep is safe for the puppers. Twice a year it would be closed for a week and it would have a thorough cleaning, be treated for fleas and ticks and the ground treated with pet friendly fertilizers and weed sprays. We LOVED going there - it was the BEST park ever

Unknown said...

That is great news and well done mum. We can't wait to see the location. What is FB up to? My account is OK for now but if they vaporize us that will be it. We won't use it anymore not that we really do. Have a tremendous Thursday.
Best wishes Molly

stellaroselong said...

We are so happy that you will get your dog park, we wish we had one here also, the closest one is 25 min. away....I think you will love it.
stella rose

Ranger said...

You guys are sitting soooooooo still and look soooooo proud of your mom. I would never sit still like dat. Good job supporting her.
Wags,
Ranger

Millie and Walter said...

They let you doods go to the city council meeting too? How cool is that? Your mom did a great job and we are sure she will be successful. By the way we gave you an award today.

Frankie Furter and Ernie said...

CONGRATULATIONS BRAVO WAY TO GOOOOOOOO to your MOM. She gets the GREEN (fur grass) STAR fur the whole YEAR over this one. EXCELLENT JOB !!!
We can't WAIT to hear that it is a GO. AND we KNOW it WILL BE.
WOW WOW BOW WOW !!!!

Two French Bulldogs said...

Fantastic! They probably know you would protest
Lily & Edward

Misaki @ misadventuresofMisaki said...

That's great news!
ps me and mummy have 'liked' your new fb page

The Ladies of Beaglebratz Manor said...

You go dood'z mom 'an doodz. By the way, what the Cowspotdogs sed iz rite on. REALLY duz help tue haf sum kind of a 'friends of the dog park' group - we gotz one fur our dog park (a former ballpark diamond turned dog park) they keep doing fundraiserz to so now there r agility obstaclez tue!
Shiloh'n Diva Shasta

The Ladies of Beaglebratz Manor said...

By the way - we just sent anuther contact us form - hope u got it.
S'n DS

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Bella Roxy & Macdui said...

That's fantastic that they were all interested. BUT remember to keep givin' them nudges occasionally.

XXXOOO Bella & Roxy

Poodle At Play said...

THAT is some stupendous news! Now just continue to keep a good watch on them so they get it done right...and more importantly, quickly!

Anonymous said...

Oh boy, just make sure they provide a free treat dispenser, cause your gonna need fuel to run around with all the other pups!

The Mad Scots

Tweedles -- that's me said...

I hope you get the dog park , and I hope its soon!
love
tweedles

Kinley Westie said...

Hope y'all get your dog park!

Dougall-the-Scottie said...

Wow! Yay! I hope they're better than our city's attempt at a dog park... It stinks!

Unknown said...

That's such great news! Your mom is the best and many dogs and their parents must be so proud of her

Lassiter Chase and Benjamin said...

That's pawsome news! We hope you guys get a dog park soon. I sure hope they name the park in honor of you two dogs!

Kathy said...

YAY a Dog Park for Stanley and Murphy! Way to go!
LOL Excellent Photo Shop, Mom, you had me going! I first thought, "what a dog friendly town!" :)
Hugs and nose taps,
Kathy and Molly

Kat said...

Yay! You two doods are going to love having a dog park. Beamer loves his :)