May 19, 2008
Good clean fun
How do you raise thousands of dollars to build a dog park in this town?
One sudsy pooch at a time, that's how.
Saturday's fundraiser for the Roanoke Dog Park had a line of pooches waiting to lather-rinse-repeat under sunny skies in the lawn in front of Fire Station 8 on the city's south side.
Dogs played, dogs frolicked, dogs got a gentle scrubbing, and pet parents got to chat with each and enjoy a nice afternoon out with their pets, just the sort of activity envisioned for a public dog park.
Volunteer Lauren Ellerman said there was a steady flow of customers that kept volunteers busy washing, walking and photographing dogs, with all proceeds intended to add a fence and other amenities for an off-leash area in a city park.
My husband and I strolled over from the fire station to Fork in the Alley, our first visit to that charming bistro, to have lunch. Fifteen percent of our tab, as well as all sales over the weekend, will be donated to the dog park cause.
Comments
[May 19, 2008 10:10 AM]
AmandaIt was absolutely wonderful! My husband, pooches and I had a GREAT time!
[May 20, 2008 12:08 PM]
CeliAnother idea that usually brings in a lot of fund raising money is to sell 'kisses' from a dog. Bulldogs make the most money just by their looks and they will kiss ANYONE and their kisses are wet and cover your whole face so kids love them! Just don't overcharge - ask for either donations or for $1 or $2 dollars a kiss.