Dogs keep us company. They fetch the paper and protect our homes. They see for the blind and hear for the deaf. They predict seizures and detect cancer. They find lost children and sniff out bombs. They play Frisbee and fetch with us. They teach us patience. They warm our feet and touch our hearts.	Ukiah, CA Exercised Dogs Are Better Citizens!	Please Donate!
Low Gap Dog Park Q&A What is a dog park? A community dog park is a fenced area designated for the off-lease use of residents and visitors who wish to exercise their dogs safely and allow them to socialize with other dogs. It offers shade, benches, water and disposal facilities for dog waste. What are the community benefits? A dedicated dog park promotes responsible dog ownership. It reinforces the efforts of local professionals, retailers, organizations, and others who promote animal welfare. Dogs that get plenty of exercise and socialization are good dog citizens and neighbors. Dogs that get plenty of exercise are happier and healther than dogs that don't get a chance to run and play. Exercised dogs are less likely to bark excessively, destroy property, and annoy neighbors and passers-by. A dog park will bring together dogs and dog owners in neutral territory. Dog owners have a place to meet other dog lovers and form new friendships. A dog park offers elderly and disabled owners with an accessible place to exercise their companions. And a dog park provides a tool for realistic enforcement of dog control laws. What is the purpose of the Low Gap Dog Park? To promote the health and welfare of our community's dogs by establishing an off-leash dog-park where well-mannered canine citizens may exercise and play in a clean and safe environment without endangering or annoying people, property or wildlife. To develop an attractive and well-maintained fenced-in space for dog lovers and friends who uphold the park's rules. To partner with the City of Ukiah and the County of Mendocino to develop a park that will satisfy the needs of dog-owners and non-dog owners alike. The City of Ukiah and the County of Mendocino have agreed to set aside an area of land at Low Gap Park as an off-leash dog park. This location is remote from any residential area and offers ample parking. It's up to the community to fund development of the site. The Low Gap Dog Park will be designed with a concern for the environment, dog park users, and visitors to Low Gap Park. How can I help build Low Gap Dog Park? You can make a tax-deductible donation in your name,  your favorite pet's name, or your business. Make checks payable to: City of Ukiah - Dog Park Project Trust Mail or deliver to City of Ukiah; Attn: Dog Park Project 411 W. Clay Ukiah CA 95482 For more information, call (707) 463-6231. Links: PetFinder PawsToAdopt Dog Training and Activities: Well-Mannered Mutts Publicity Contact Other Off-Leash Dog Parks Site Donated and Maintained By The Fix-It Club	Dog Park Receives $8,000 in Donations! May 21, 2008 Plans for the Low Gap Dog Park are moving quickly ahead. In just three months, donations have exceeded $8,000 from inividuals, groups, and Mendocino County. Plans are now going forward for fencing a 1+ acre site at "the old ball field" in Low Gap Park, expected to be completed by the end of 2008. As planned, the park will have two areas: one for larger dogs and a separate area for smaller and shy dogs. Water and seating will be available on-site. A double-entry gate will be built for security. Future plans call for agility and other play equipment for dogs and owners.  Low Gap Dog Park is a joint effort of the City of Ukiah, Mendocino County, and the Low Gap Dog Park Committee. It is the first public dog park in inland Mendocino County.  There currently are two in Ft. Bragg and a dog park planned for the village of Mendocino. According to DogFancy magazine, more than 1,000 dog parks have opened since the first one was established in Berkeley, CA, in 1979. Dog parks offer an opportunity for responsible owners to safely socialize and exercise their dogs off-leash. City Dog Park Effort Looking for Support by Zack Sampsel/Ukiah Daily Journal Feb. 21, 2008 With support from the city, county and community, man's best friend will have more fenced-in room to run along Low Gap Road. Previously, the city and county agreed to set aside an area of land at Low Gap Park as a leash-free dog park. With the land set aside, the Low Gap Dog Park Committee began phase one of preparing, planning and fencing in the leash-free oasis, which will be secluded from residential areas and feature on-site parking.  The first phase includes raising funds for fencing to create sepaate small and large dog areas. Once the area is safely fenced and in use, further fundraising is expected to add landscaping, trees and benches. According to the Low Gap Dog Park Web site, the park will be designed with a concern for the environment, dog park users, and visitors to Low Gap Park. People interested can make a tax-deductible donation in your name, you favorite pet's name, or your business. Make checks payable to: City of Ukiah - Dog Park Project Trust. Donations may be mailed or delivered to: City of Ukiah, Attn: Dog Park Project, 411 W. Clay, Ukiah CA 95482. For more information, call (707) 463-6231. Low Gap Dog Park Begins! Feb. 1, 2008 The Low Gap Dog Park Committee has begun Phase 1, which includes raising funds for fencing separate small and large dog areas. Once the area is safely fenced and in use, further fundraising will be devoted to improve the park with shade trees, benches, and other amenities .  The Low Gap Dog Park will include: One-plus acres surrounded by a 4' to 6' fence Double-gated entry Shade and water Adequate drainage Parking close to the dog park Grassy area, routinely mowed Covered garbage cans with regular trash removal Pooper scooper stations with bags Seating benches Safe location, not isolated Regular maintenance
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