PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION RECREATION LAUNCHES PETIQUETTE CAMPAIGN WITH DOGUST DAY DOG CELEBRATION EVENT
Posted: August 22nd, 2011 11:19 AM
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August 22nd, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Mark Ross, Public Information Officer
503.823.5300; cell 503.823.6634
Portland Parks & Recreation Recreation Launches Petiquette Campaign with Dogust Day Dog Celebration Event
Dog contests, Games, Prizes, Food Vendors and More
(Portland) -
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is launching Petiquette, a new campaign to address the best ways to use Portland parks with dogs in a respectful way for all.
The campaign premieres at PP&R's Dogust Day on Saturday, August 27th!
What: Dogust Day!
When: Saturday, August 27
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Gabriel Park, SW 45th & Nevada St. (by the off-leash dog area and tennis courts)
Activities include: the Pettiquette for Parks tent, a Dog Treat Walk, pet-themed games and contests, the Doggie Splash area, food vendors (for people!), FREE doggie massages and $5 nail clippings, prizes, and fun!
Petiquette tips on the Portland Dog Parks Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PortlandDogParks and Twitter @PDXDogParks
To kick-off the Petiquette campaign, PP&R is sponsoring the first-ever "Dogust Day" on August 27th, an event to celebrate all dog-owners (and their dogs) who use and love the parks. The event will feature food vendors, and dog-related activities including contests, games, prizes, demonstrations, and a doggie splash. Everyone is welcome to attend.
What is Petiquette?
Portland Parks & Recreation currently features 32 off-leash dog areas.
Dog owners show good "petiquette" by using parks and off-leash areas (OLAs) respectfully with their pets, including keeping your dog on a leash and remembering to always scoop the poop.
New special PP&R park signage will be going up in Portland parks & off-leash areas.
The signs are intended to educate park users on the best dog-related practices in Portland parks. Portland dog owners and their 4-legged friends are active, enthusiastic park users. PP&R is dedicated to creating fun, safe parks for all users to enjoy. The new signs will be displayed in Portland's 32 dog off-leash areas and in other selected parks.
Petiquette Plans - PP&R will be working with neighborhood and community organizations to improve healthy use of parks
Petiquette Pop-Ups - PP&R staff will visit local parks to share tips on petiquette, as well as treats!
Petiquette tips on the Portland Dog Parks Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PortlandDogParks and Twitter @PDXDogParks
For more information visit www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=38287.
Or call 503.823.5300
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Mark Ross Public Information Officer
Portland Parks & Recreation
503.823.5300 (office); 503.823.6634 (cell)
Mark.ross@portlandoregon.gov
Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland
portlandparks.org
Nick Fish, Commissioner | Sue Keil, Interim Director
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