Poisonous Foods for Doggies

You probably know that chocolate, cocoa, macadamia nuts and onions are poisonous to doggies but did you know that grapes and raisins can be just as bad if not worse.

Read more at http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp

Thanks to Annie Nygaard for bringing this to my attention.

Here are some other links, too.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2009171405_zhom04fixit.html

http://www.healthypet.com/PetCare/PetCareArticle.aspx?art_key=655a2b98-fe3f-4162-b9e4-af262ec76c7c

Next work party on 4/25!

We now have regularly scheduled work parties! They are on the last Sunday of every even numbered month.

So our next work party will be on April 25th at 10am. I will be working so I will not be able to attend. Kimberly Slone (206.999.8410) will be the lead for this work party.

The task of the day is to eliminate the pile of wood chips so we can take two more loads. I'm sure there are plenty of areas for the wood chips to go. If you have wheel barrows or pitch forks, feel free to bring them. ~~

Jim Ito, President

MLT D.O.G.

11/29 Work Party @ 11am

The next work party will be on Sunday, November 29th @ 11am until about 1pm. Rain or shine.

Thanks to Arbor Barber Tree Service, we now have LOTS of wood chips to spread. Even if you don't have a wheel barrow or a pitch fork, there will be extra tools and plenty of work for our volunteers. Unless your dog is very well behaved, we recommend keeping your dog at home unless you have someone that can watch it for you at the dog park.

If you would like to become a volunteer, email your request to 4mltdog@gmail.com for the volunteer forms. There is a background check and an orientation to attend prior to being able to work.

Thanks! ~~ Jim

Thanks to all of you for your support in making this water project happen! Your donations, encouragement, time, and hard work paid off!

Special thanks to Nic Holcomb, Kjell Hansen, Alicia Hanson, Evelyn Harrison, Alanna Clare, Elaine Evans, and Ann Nygaard for all the digging, hauling dirt and river rock, and more digging in the rainy weather.

Also, Jim and Cat Skoor deserve a huge amount of thanks for setting up a canopy and providing a delicious layout of homemade banana bread, oatmeal cookies, and rice crispy treats!!! Jim was buying Starbucks for us Thursday morning and mentioned the work party to the staff at the Ballinger Starbucks. They provided two to-go carafes of coffee for free! Regular AND decaf with all the trimmings! The treats made the work party much more enjoyable! If you stop in at the Ballinger location, let them know of your appreciation. I will be sending them an official letter from MLT D.O.G. soon.

I'd like to thank Kasey Cundy and Brandon Lobb of the City of Mountlake Terrace for their hard work in installing the piping and the faucet for us, making sure all went according to plan, and testing the piping Friday morning. Speaking of the City, Ken Courtmanch and Don Sarcletti deserve our thanks not only for this project but since the beginning for their ideas and guidance in making this a great dog park. Last but not least, I'd like to thank City Council for approving the dog park and water project.

The faucet is the self-shut off kind and it is so amusing to me that the stainless steel bowl is filled the perfect amount by one push of the button. Nic, thanks for pointing that out to me. I don't think that will ever get old. Thanks also to whomever provided the bowls!

We are still in need of donations as we depleted our account to make this project happen sooner than later. Among the items on the wish list are a new banner (for parades, booths, etc.), supplies, and maybe even a more permanent drinking fountain that has human and canine fountains built into the same unit.

Our volunteer-run dog park has benefited greatly from our supportive members, visitors, Eagle Scouts, and members of the City. Thank you so much!

With the windy weather moving in, be aware of your surroundings and play it safe. Be aware of falling branches, small and large, and possibly even trees in the gusty weather. The City recommends people leave all City parks in any weather where such dangers exist.

Jim Ito, President

Water Fundraiser

We are a volunteer run dog park with oversight from the City.

We are on the verge of having all of the money for paying for a water meter enabling our dog park to have running water! This is especially impressive given we had to raise the entire $4,000! Thanks to all of you who donated!

It's not too late to donate, though. We are maxing out our account so we need even more to keep our dog park running. Anything you can give is appreciated.

Get Your Costumes Ready!

Halloween is quickly approaching and the 5th Annual Halloween Howl is just around the corner. Our friends at O.L.A.E. are holding this event on Saturday, October 17th from 10am to 2pm at Edmonds Dog Beach - www.olae.org

City Council Meetings

Interim City Hall Council Chambers is located at 6100 219th Street SW, Suite 200. The meetings start at 7pm. Please attend!

This Thursday, September 3rd is the City Council work session meeting. The 6-month report with be given by Ken Courtmanch, Parks and Facilities Superintendent and Don Sarcletti, Recreation and Parks Director. The water meter project will also be discussed. The water meter project was already approved by the Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission (RPAC) which helps our cause.

Tuesday, September 8th is the regular City Council meeting. It is here the Council will vote on our capital improvement project.

Joe Skidmore, who is a member of RPAC and a key member of MLT DOG has agreed to be the point person on our behalf since I am unable to attend due to work.

It is greatly appreciated if you are able to attend the meeting, support Joe, and show the Council how much you support this project. You can also send them our thoughts at cityhall@ci.mlt.wa.us

Thank you so much for your support! Our doggies are thirsty!