Welcome Back!

EEEK! Tomorrow is the big day. We’re thrilled to welcome all of you back to the park! We’ve been working with the City Parks Department to better understand what the new state mandated guidelines means for RUFF and our two dog parks. While we are truly excited to reopen, things aren’t going to be the same for awhile. The new guidelines are hung on the entry gates and within the park. Please be sure to read before you enter. Below, you’ll find the new state guidelines and what it means for you.

Back To The Park Photos & Videos

We want to see your pup going back to the park! Tag us in your Instagram or Facebook posts, or email/DM us your photos or videos of your pup back in the park so we can add it to a little project we’re working on. Psst - your account must be public for us to see what you tag us in!

The Puppies Are Here!

If you’re anything like us, you’re stopping on the street at every sight of a new puppy to pet it. THEY ARE SO CUTE! We are loving seeing so many new friends in the neighborhood! Puppies must be up-to-date on all shots, which usually happens around 17 weeks of age. Please remember to use the upper level only to start socializing your pup.

The Struggle is Real

The park has been closed for almost 8 weeks, and we’ve all been quarantined, which means our dogs may have some trouble readjusting to socializing. We recommend you pay close attention to your dogs body language during this adjustment time

For new dog owners, and our old-timers, here is a great article for bringing your dog to the dog park (psst, it has cartoons!)

https://www.rover.com/blog/expert-dog-park-tips-in/

Friendly Reminders

·  Curb the barking.  Now, more than ever, we need to be sensitive to our neighbors who are working from home.  If your dog is consistently barking, please remove them from the park.  

·  All dogs need to be licensed with the city to visit the park.  Animal Control will be making random drop in visits to ensure the new guidelines are being adhered to and that dogs are licensed.

· Dogs/puppies need to be up to date on all vaccines.  For puppies, that usually by 17 weeks of age. 

· Hours of operation: Prince Street Dog Park: 6am - 9pm, Richmond Street Dog Run: open 24/7.  

See you in the parks!

RUFF Board of Directors