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: Dog Training and Activities: Well-Mannered Mutts Publicity Contact Other Off-Leash Dog Parks Site Donated By The Fix-It Club	Yard Sale Successful The Low Gap Dog Park Yard Sale, held Saturday, May 30, was quite a success! Offering furniture, appliances, electronics, and clothing donated by local supporters of the dog park, the yard sale raised "a whopping $1,600" says spokesperson Sallie Palmer. "We now have approximately $14,000 in the trust plus $5,000 promised to us by the state," says Sallie. Next, LGDP Committee will sell candy and beverages at the Ukiah Movie Nights at Alex Thomas Plaza on June 19, July 17, August 21, and September 4. If you'd like to help, contact Sallie at 463-3647. The committee also will raise funds at the upcoming Pumpkin Fest. And there may be a second LGDP Yard Sale planned for August. Visit this website for future announcements. Yard Sale to Benefit Dog Park Come to the big Yard Sale on May 30 to benefit the Low Gap Dog Park. Offered are household items, furniture, clothing, and dog items. The yard sale will be at 601 Mill St. in Ukiah from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your well-mannered dogs!If you have items in good shape to donate to the sale, call coordinator Kathy Stern at 367-0615. Volunteers also are needed to move, price, and sell items. Update: the Low Gap Dog Park Committee has raised $12,000 to date, with an additional $5,000 promosed by the State. An additional $10,000 needs to be raised for Phase 1, the perimeter fencing for the 1+ acre site. Cash donations are always welcome! Dog Park Map Released May 7, 2009: City and county officials and the Low Gap Dog Park Committee recently released a map of the proposed park. It is approximately one acre split into two areas, one for larger dogs and the other for smaller or timid dogs. The park requires 1,125 feet of perimeter fencing plus 120 feet of divider fencing. In addition, it will have a main entrance gate with two gates leading to the separate dog areas. The park also will have two access gates for maintenance crews. Approximately $12,000 has been raised toward the $20,000 needed for completion of the one-acre park. The LGDP Committee is planning a yard sale on Saturday, May 30, to benefit the park. It will be at 601 Mill St. (at McPeak) in Ukiah from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other fund-raising events and sponsors are being planned. The Low Gap Dog Park is nearly a reality. All it needs is a few more volunteers (and a few more dollars) to be able to open in 2009. There are many ways to help. Contact Sallie Palmer for  our latest efforts to bring a fun dog park to the Ukiah area. Please call 463-3647. Thank you! Volunteers Needed! March 21, 2009: Want to really improve the lives of pets and pet owners in Mendocinco County? Please volunteer a few hours of your time to help us with fund raising and the yard sale. If you have items in good shape to donate to the sale, call Sallie at 463-3647. The plan is to hold the sale on Saturday, May 30. Volunteers will be needed to move, price, and sell items. The Low Gap Dog Park is nearly a reality. All it needs is a few more volunteers (and a few more dollars) to be able to open in 2009. There are many ways to help. Contact Sallie Palmer for  our latest efforts to bring a fun dog park to the Ukiah area. Please call 463-3647. Thank you! Help the Dog Park When You Buy Groceries March 1, 2009: The Low Gap Dog Park has been approved to participate in the FOOD MAX/LUCKYS supermarket S.H.A.R.E. program. How does it work? Everytime you shop at these supermarkets and swipe your S.H.A.R.E. card, Luckys or Food Max will donate 3% of your total bill to the Low Gap Dog Park. It's just that easy. If you are a dog park supporter who primarily shop at Luckys or Food Max, please contact Sallie (wellmanneredmutts@gmail.com) to receive a S.H.A.R.E. card. Be sure to include your mailing address. Thank you!   Funding Still Needed For Dog Park March 1, 2009: The state of the economy affects everything, including fundraising for the planned dog park at Low Gap Park. We thought we were approaching enough money to fence the area, but it now appears that the county will require $20,000 in our account before moving forward. More fundraisers will be required to reach that goal. Dam Dog Walks will resume on April 19 at 8:45 a.m. and continue each Sunday after. You and your dog can visit with friends on a walk across the dam. Bring water for you and your dog. All dogs must be leashed. Meet in the upper parking lot near the dam entrance at the end of Mendocino Drive. Fun prizes can be won in a raffle benefitting the Low Gap Dog Park. Come join the fun. If you have something to donate to the raffle, call Sallie at 463-3647. Plans are also forming for a Low Gap Dog Park Yard Sale. If you have items in good shape to donate to the sale, call Sallie at 463-3647. The plan is to hold the sale on Saturday, May 30, probably at Observatory Park. Volunteers will be needed to move, price, and sell items. Low Gap Dog Park Phase 1 Fund Now Totals More Than $9,000 Dec.10, 2008: The Low Gap Dog Park Phase I development fund now totals more than $9200.  Approximately $13,000 is needed to fence and cross-fence the one-plus acre site at Low Gap Park. The perimeter of the designated site will be enclosed with four-foot high chain-link fencing. A double-entry gate system will ensure safe entrance to and exit from the park. The dog park will also be cross-fenced with four-foot high chain-link fencing into separate large and small dog areas. Once Phase I is completed, fundraising will continue toward further improvements to the park, including water, shade trees or structures, and dog play equipment. Get a Low Gap Dog Park Tote Bag  While they last, Low Gap Dog Park tote bags are available for a $15 donation (shipping included) to the development of Low Gap Dog Park. To receive your Low Gap Dog Park tote bag, send a check or money order to Low Gap Dog Park, c/o Sallie Palmer, 3401 Deerwood Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482. Give a Gift that will Last a Lifetime Make a donation to the Low Gap Dog Park in your dog’s name, a friend’s name, or a friend’s dog’s name. You’ll receive a certificate of appreciation. Just send your donation, with the name of the person or dog you wish to honor, to City of Ukiah; Attn: Dog Park Project, 411 W. Clay, Ukiah, CA 95482. 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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