Diane Aaron Over 100 people participated in the first SaddleBrooke Dog Park Fun Day on November 3. The day began with the special dedication of Riley’s Place, named in honor of Riley Mersey and made possible by a generous donation from his human companions, Pat and David Mersey. Riley’s Place is a multi-purpose portion of…
Karen Brooks It was a howling good time for the SaddleBrooke Dog Park’s fur-ever friends at the annual Howl-o-Ween Paw Parade on Halloween, October 31. What could be more entertaining than 25 dogs of all ages and sizes running around in costume, ready to strut their stuff for the annual contest? This Halloween had perfect…
It’s going to be a fun day in the park on Saturday, November 3 when all of SaddleBrooke is invited to the official dedication of Riley’s Place at the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. “Riley’s Place is our new multi-purpose park within the Dog Park,” says president Kathleen Dunbar. “It’s designed especially for our senior dogs…
“A trained dog is a happy dog and so is the dog’s family,” said Kathleen Dunbar, President of the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. She realized years ago that one reason many dogs were surrendered into shelters was for lack of training. One of her missions as Director of Community Relations for the Southern Arizona Humane Society…
Diane Aaron Today the SaddleBrooke Dog Park is supported by over 250 paid members and over 300 dogs, indicating the importance of a community dog park. For those considering joining the dog park, it is divided into two parks: one park for small dogs under 30 pounds and the other for larger dogs. The park…
Dr. Bonnie Buntain, DVM, MS The SaddleBrooke Dog Park is a valuable amenity for the many dog lovers here. The members and governing Board work hard to make it an enjoyable and safe place for pets and their human family. One of the guidelines most people follow is to neuter their dog to help prevent…
Diane Aaron Retirees love communities with areas that allow for amenities such as golf courses, craft studios, fitness centers, swimming pools, spas and the like. Communities exactly like SaddleBrooke. But Americans are also spending more money than ever on their four-legged companions and of those households, the majority are dog owners, according to the American…
Kathleen Dunbar, President The SaddleBrooke Dog Park is a blessing for so many. I will be forever grateful for the original founders of the park, their foresight, their sweat, their labor. Many of you may not know that it is the memberships, sponsors and donations that pay the bills for the park. We are…
Diane Aaron It’s going to be a howling good time for the SaddleBrooke Dog Park’s fur-ever friends at the annual Howl-o-Ween Paw Parade on Halloween. There will be no tricks, but lots of fun when the SaddleBrooke dogs parade in their adorable costumes. The event will be in the large dog side, beginning at 3:00…
Diane Aaron Dog lovers will gather Wednesday, November 8 for a unique fundraiser Spuds for Our Buds. The first of its kind event will raise funds for the SaddleBrooke Dog Park. Everyone is invited to a fun evening of friendship and camaraderie in support of the SaddleBrooke Dog Park Association and its never-ending goal to…