Some dogs are really lucky: above is Buckner, a 7-year-old greyhound. His mom Paige is working hard to get him a fenced-in park in Ronan Park, in Dorchester, MA so he can run free (off-leash). The battle for off-leash parks involves more neighborhoods than just Dorchester. To help this cause, visit the website.
http://www.rodogrun.org/.
The best time to take your dog to Ronan Park is on a nice sunny weekend evening between 4 and 6pm. There will certainly be a few people out with their dogs. As Paige told us, dogs have fairly strict leash laws. Other parks in the area include Dorchester Park and Pope John Paul Park which is on the Neponset River.

Join in the festivities by participating in the Dorchester Day Parade on June 3, 2007!
Details and sign-up information can be found at: http://www.rodogrun.org/parade.htm/

Cause to Paws, a trendy boutique located in Brookline, opened two years ago. Terry, the co-owner, became an avid dog lover and pet enthusiast after adopting her first dog seven years ago.

At Cause to Paws, shoppers can find anyting from toys to doggy door-bells! The store even carries supplies for cats.

Cause to Paws carries a wide variety in pet clothes from shirts for the tiniest of dogs to coats for the largest of the pack.

Pictured above is Kanji, a 6 year old shitzu-cockapoo mix and Decia, a 7 year old Lhasa Apso.

There are always great events being held at Cause to Paws. Here are some trendy happenings:

Saturday, April 14th 11-5pm
Pet Massage Sessions - 15 minutes for $15.00 -
and a Good Cause!

Saturday, April 21st from 3-4pm
Dogs, Kids, Babies, Oh MY!
Come and Learn how to get ready.

Saturday, April 28th from 3-4 pm
Back by popular demand another free
“Ask The Trainer” Session.

And dont miss the annual halloween party for our four-legged friends!

You can find the pet boutique at 1386A Beacon Street in Brookline, MA 02446.

Visit the web page Cause to Paws for more information.

In the picture: Kanji taking a nap in the sun waiting for you to come by!

I just wanted to introduce you to my crazy and beautiful dog Chica. Chica is a 5 year old German Shepard and currently resides in Oslo, Norway. Chica is fun-loving and a huge fan of swimming and playing fetch!

Chica chasing cars

Last Saturday we went to a pug meet up held at Doggie Day located at 400 Tremont St.
Liz (left) has decided to get a pug and was interesting in finding a reliable breeder. If you have any suggestions, please let us know! Brady (below) stole our hearts with his sweet face and charming personality. It was Brady’s first meet-up so he was a little shy and nestled himself in between Silvia and Liz.

Here are some more pictures we took at the March pug meet up.

Here is the invitation we received from the Friends of Peters Park DRS Committee for cocktails in support of Boston’s First Official Dog Recreation Space:

“Park construction has begun!

We’ll give you the scoop on:
- What’s the timing?
- Where’s our temporary space?
- What will the Park look like when it’s done?
- Fundraising goals and how you can help!

Thursday, April 12, 2007
7:00 – 9:00 PM

The Red Fez
1222 Washington Street

$20.00 donation at the door
Cash Bar”

While strolling through Peter’s Park, located on Washington Street in the South End, we met some adorable pups!

The small black and white dog, Yoda, is a Boston Terrier/French Bulldog mix. He is pictured below with his dad, Dan.

Yota was also featured in an article on Boston.com. Quite a famous mug!

Pictured below are Mocha and Java who were named after another love of their owners’…coffee!

The association of volonteers Friend’s of Peters Park is raising money for the project to make the park more aesthetically pleasing!

The small black and white dog,Yota, is a Boston Terrier/French Bulldog mix. He is pictured below with his dad, Dan.

Yota was also featured in an article on Boston.com. Quite a famous mug!

Pictured below are Mocha and Java who were named after another love of their owners’…coffee!

The Green Dog Program started in the town of Brookline in response to requests for off-leash areas in which dogs would be able to run free.
To get the inside scoop about this great program, we met up with Shari Lyon and her adorable dog Stoly at the Griggs Park. Shari informed us that Griggs is known as the park for small dogs, like her own, whereas, Amory Playground is more suitable for larger dogs. As all of the parks are open to the general public, there are certain times that allow for off-leash dog activity. These times are listed below.
Off-Leash Hours:

Dawn to 9:00 am
Daniel F. Ford Playground at Emerson Garden
(Waverly Road)
Mary E. Robinson Playground
(Cypress & Franklin Streets)
Corey Hill Park (Summit Avenue)
Coolidge Playground (Columbia Street)
Lotta Bradburn Shick Park (Addington Road)
Soule Recreation Center (Hammond Street)
Jean Waldstein Playground (Dean Road)

Dawn to 1:00 pm
Amory Playground (Amory Street)
Griggs Park (Griggs Road)
Harry Downes Field (Jamaica Road)
Daniel J. Warren Playground (Eliot Street)
9am to 1:00 pm, April through November
Dawn to Dusk, December though March
Brookline Avenue Playground (Brookline Avenue)
Larz Anderson Park (Newton Street) Note: Top of the hill area, Avon Street side ONLY. No off-leash dogs in children’s play area, pond or garden area.

Pictured above are dogs playing at Amory Playground during off-leash hours.

Read more about the Green Dog Program in this brochure:
http://www.townofbrooklinemass.com/recreation/PDFs/DogsOffLeash.pdf

For more information on the Town’s by-laws & Green Dog Program updates, log onto the Town website: http://www.townofbrooklinemass.com/Recreation/Policies.html