Happy New Year! We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season. We want to "pawz" and express our deepest gratitude to every volunteer, donor, business sponsor, and caring park-goer for making 2025 such a wonderful year for our parks! 🐾🎄
We extend a special thank you to the hardworking, dedicated Clark County employees who support us at Lucky, Dakota, and Kane dog parks. We are incredibly grateful that Clark County allows DogPaw to host these parks on county land. 🐕🌳
We also want to thank the Bonneville Power Administration for allowing Ike Dog Park to thrive on their land. It is truly a treasured partnership between our non-profit, the County, and Federal government agencies. 🤝✨
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! 🎅🎆 Our 2026 calendar of events is still being finalized, so stay tuned for updates! 🗓️🐕🦺
Tippy, Lucky Dog Park Pup Ambassador
🐾 Positive Tails: A Year of Community & Compassion 🐾 In 2025, our parks were filled with "positive tails" that reminded us why this community is so special. From neighbors helping neighbors during trying times to the fresh energy brought by our new Board Members, your support has been the heartbeat of our parks. 🐕❤️
Highlights from a Great Year:
Youth Leadership: Local Boy Scouts completed several impressive Eagle Scout projects, bringing enhancements that will benefit our park-goers for years to come. 🔨🏕️
Business Partners: We welcomed new business sponsors who chose to support our off-leash spaces while showcasing their own incredible services to our community. 🤝✨
Miraculous Moments: We are incredibly thankful for the "near misses" this year. Despite a random truck with no driver rolling through Ike Dog Park and several large tree limbs and trees falling during storms, we are relieved to report that no pups or humans were harmed. 🙏🌳
Community Connection: Our Annual Community Vendor Event in June was a huge success! It was a joy to see park-goers connect with local non-profits, veterinarians, groomers, and pet supply businesses. 🎪🐕🦺
The Biggest "Positive Tail" of All? It’s our pups! 🐶 They are the ones who get us out into the fresh air, encourage us to exercise, and help us socialize with one another. This year has proven once again that while these parks are built for dogs, they are truly essential for the humans who love them, too. 🌬️🚶♂️
🛍️ COMING SOON!- Our Brand-New Merchandise Store!
We are excited to share a new way to fundraise for our beloved dog parks! Our new online store offers stylish apparel and accessories, allowing you to show off your DogPaw pride while supporting a great cause.
Here's how it works:
You get choices: Select your style, color, and size.
We get support: DogPaw receives an average of 35% of each sale to help maintain and enhance our parks!
This store will constantly be evolving, with new designs added over time. 🎨
Keep watch - Further information will be provided soon via email, social media posts and flyers in the parks.
🐾Our 3rd Annual Community Vendor Event is Coming Summer 2026! 🐾
Get ready for our biggest celebration of the year! Following the incredible success of our previous events, we are thrilled to announce that the 3rd Annual Community Vendor Event will be at Pacific Community Park right next to Dakota Memorial Dog Park. 🗓️✨ Date & Times TBD
Why You Can’t Miss It:
Last year was a "paws-out" success! We hosted over 30 pet-related vendors, including our valued non-profit partners and essential community services. Thanks to your support, we raised over $9,000, which went directly into the maintenance budget to keep our parks clean, safe, and beautiful for our furry friends.
This year, expect even more:
🎁 Free Swag: Vendors will be handing out tons of free goodies!
🛍️ Super Cool Shopping: Discover unique pet products and services you won't find anywhere else.
🤝 Community Connections: Meet fellow dog lovers and local animal advocates.
Calling All Local Businesses! 📢
Do you know a business that would love to reach thousands of local pet owners? We are looking for vendors to join the fun! Whether you're a groomer, trainer, or maker of gourmet treats, we want you there.
Vendor Inquiries: Please email us at ask@dogpawoffleashparks.org.
Sign-ups: Vendor registration is opening soon, so keep an eye on our official website and social media for the announcement!
We can’t wait to see you and your pups there! 🐕🎾
How You Can Help Us Thrive 🐕🦺
Your donations, big or small, make a huge difference. Here’s how you can help keep our parks running smoothly:
Become a DogPaw Supporter: Your annual or monthly donation directly funds park maintenance. ✅
Make a Donation: Every dollar helps us keep our gates open! 💰
Encourage Businesses to Sponsor: Connect us with pet-friendly businesses that want to make a difference. 🤝
Volunteer Your Time: We always need extra paws on the ground! 🧑🤝🧑
Join our amazing team of volunteers and make a difference in our off-leash parks! Whether it’s helping with events, park maintenance, or community outreach, we’d love to have you on board. Email us at ask@dogpawoffleashparks.org to get started! 🐕✨
Park Improvement Days 2025 - typical start times 10 am till noonish
Stayed Tuned - Dates & Parks to be determined shortly.
Check our website or Facebook page for the latest updates!
BUSINESS EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER PROJECTS
Do you, or a business you know, have volunteer community service hours to offer? We would love your help at our parks!
Tasks may include: landscape maintenance, poop pickup, spreading gravel or bark chips
We’d be thrilled to have you join us in keeping our parks clean and enjoyable for everyone!
BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS
Do you own or know of a business that might be interested in becoming a sponsor? We'd love to connect! Reach out to us at sponsor@dogpawoffleashparks.org.
ONGOING FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
We continue to require funding forpark improvements such as:
bench and equipment replacements
landscape materials
fence repairs
make park entryways safer
Donate direct at dogpawoffleashparks.org and ensure the continued beauty and safety of these vital community spaces, where dogs play, friendships form, and bonds strengthen. Your contribution makes a significant difference.
DID YOU KNOW?
Honoring Our Fallen K9 Heroes 🐾💙
DogPaw’s four off-leash parks are named in memory of brave K9s who gave their lives in the line of duty.
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🐾 K9 Dakota (Vancouver PD) – Fatally shot in 2007 while tracking an armed suspect.
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🐾 K9 Ike (Vancouver PD) – Stabbed in 2015 while apprehending a wanted individual.
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🐾 K9 Lucky(Clark County Sheriff’s Office) – Shot in 1990 while tracking a robbery suspect.
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🐾 K9 Kane (Clark County Sheriff’s Office) – Stabbed in 2011 during a pursuit of armed suspects.
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These courageous K9s protected and served our community, and we honor their legacy with gratitude. Their sacrifice reminds us of the dedication of all officers, past and present. 💙🐾
Please avoid leaving valuables unattended in your vehicle. It only takes seconds for someone to break a window and take your belongings. Thank you for helping us keep our parks safe and secure for everyone to enjoy!
THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES HAVE GRACIOUSLY DONATED FUNDING TO SUPPORT DOGPAW
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Let's all thank them by supporting their businesses whenever we can.
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Platinum Sponsors
Paws Down Pets Dog Training 2804 NE 155th Ave Vancouver, WA 98682 (360)936-6129 PawsDownpets.com
Intune Grooming Services 13826 NE 37th Cir Vancouver, WA 98682 (360)771-9764 ------------------------------------------------------------
The Lions Den Doggie Day Care 6415 East Mill Plain Blvd, Unit A Vancouver, WA 98661 (360)859-7803 thelionsdendoggydaycare.com ------------------------------------------------------------
Linda Humason, Realtor Coldwell Banker Bain Clark County, WA (360)772-0684 ------------------------------------------------------------
Mudpuppies Grooming 808 NE Minnehaha St Vancouver, WA 98665 (360)718-8261 ------------------------------------------------------------
Dogwood Veterinary Dental 615 SE Chkalov Drive, Ste 14 Vancouver, WA 98683 (360)859-3790 DogwoodVeterinaryDental.com ------------------------------------------------------------
Paws Cascadia 720 W Main St, Ste 104 Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360)721-1162 pawscascadia.etailpet.com ------------------------------------------------------------
Wilco 815 W Main St Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360)687-3113 farmstore.com
DOGPAW OFF-LEASH DOG PARK LOCATIONS: Dakota: 1515 NE 164th Ave. Vancouver, WA Ike (Ross): 5117 NE 15th Ave. Vancouver, WA Kane: 10910 NE 172nd Ave. Vancouver, WA Lucky: 10100 NE 149th St. Brush Prairie, WA
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