Archived Updates:

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May 16th, 2011

It's Dog Bite Prevention Week from May 15 to May 21. This week is dedicated to raising awareness on why it's important for people to understand dogs, why they bite and how to prevent bites. For more information, visit DogGoneSafe.com, DogsAndStorks.com or CanineSOS.ca.

And now, a funny dog video for your enjoyment.

April 27th, 2011

ODAWG would like to thank everybody who who helped make our Pitch-In, Membership Drive and Calendar Kick-off such a success. Please enjoy this ODAWG Certificate of Appreciation.

And now an important notice: Please Respect the Wildlife! DO NOT Let Your Dogs Swim in the Pond! It is nesting season and the dogs disturb the ducks and geese. “Be kind to your web-footed friends, Because a duck maybe somebody’s mother…”

April 13th, 2011

For your enjoyment, here are some comics from Rhymes With Orange, and a video of a little girl trying to find her dog after getting seperated.

March 15th, 2011

We are now accepting entries for the 2012 ODAWG DAYS Calendar! Entries are $10 per photo, and all photos entered will appear in the calendar. Futher details can be found in the Entry Form.

March 14th, 2011

In case you missed it above, the Spring Pitch-In and Membership Drive will be held Saturday April 16 from 8:00 – 4:00. See the above announcement for more information.

Here is an article on research with children to prevent dog bites.

And finally some photos of our park from Frank Warman and Sophie:

December 29th, 2010

The ODAWG executives would like your help to improve the dog park, and ask that you please take part in a quick survey so we know what you want from the park. And, for your enjoyment, here is another comic from Rhymes With Orange.

December 25th, 2010

Happy Howlidays from ODAWG!

Here are some comics, the first from Rhymes With Orange and the second from Mother Goose and Grimm, and a video of a dog that know over a thousand words for your enjoyment

December 6th, 2010

ODAWG’s biggest news this year was the calendar “ODAWG Days 2011”. What an amazing success it has been. It would make an amazing STOCKING STUFFER and is still available at the sites listed below. Thank you so much for your support and to Jen for putting it all together. The calendar committee learned a lot in the process and is looking forward to applying their new skills on an even better 2012 version. Start taking photos now for next year’s edition! Calendars cost $10 for the first copy, and $5 for each additional calendar

• Calendar Sales Locations
• Global Pet Foods - 789 Taunton Road E. and Harmony
• Oshawa Vacuum Centre Inc. - Unit 2, 30 Taunton Road E
• D and D Exotics - 211 Simcoe St. South
• Karon’s Pet Grooming - 367 Wilson Rd. S
• Gone with the Dogs - 2 Glenabbey Dr., Courtice

We also have some new pictures from Paula for everybody to enjoy, as weel as a new cartoon!

November 20th, 2010

Thank you to all those who braved the blustery weather to attend the Annual General Meeting on Wed. Nov. 17th at the Legends Centre. Coffee, tea and Timbits were available for those who joined us.

The minutes from last year’s meeting were accepted (Minutes link). ODAWG’s 2010 accomplishments at the park were illustrated in a power point presentation and the Treasurer’s Report was received.

A Think and Share Activity provided us with some ideas and concerns to be addressed. We will soon be putting together an on-line survey to gather input from our members on these and other matters.

We are still looking for volunteers to be Ambassadors and for the Memorial Project Committee. If you are interested, please contact Clare (clare.mike.ford@sympatico.ca) or Debi (debi.foster@sympatico.ca) for further information. There will be a Memorial Committee Meeting on November 30 at 7:00 pm at 1303 Northgate (Clare’s home).

The 2010 Volunteers of Distinction were announced and presented with Certificates and a gift certificate from Global Pets as an appreciation of our thanks. The winners of this year’s “Bow Wow Awards” are Jennifer Harsell for her work on the ODAWG Days 2011 Calendar and Cory Panas of Oshawa Vacuum Ltd. for their generous sponsorship this year. (Cory was unable to attend the meeting and will receive his award at a later date.)

The meeting was adjourned following a question and answer session.

November 18th, 2010

Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual General Meeting. ODAWG appreciates your ongoing support! We also have some upcoming events that we hope you will all help out with as well!

November 22nd: Please be aware that there will be heavy equipment moving woodchips in to the park until noon. We'll be there spreading the woodchips provided by the city on the trails, starting from the entrance. We will likly be starting at noon, after the heavy equipment leaves, but people are free to help out when they can, as we would welcome any volunteers willing to help. Please bring rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows. Looking forward to seeing your there!

Memorial Project Committee Meeting: November 30, 2010, 7 PM

Executive Meeting: January 18, 2011, 7 PM

November 11th, 2010

ODAWG has been advised that there have been recent reports of Kennel Cough in the area. If your dog has a cough or appears to be under the weather we kindly ask you to keep them at home until they are better. Thank you so much for your co-operation. And here are the minutes to our September Executive Meeting.

ODAWG Executive Meeting 2010-09-15

Present: Jen Harsell, Marty and Carolyn Pageot, Debi Foster, Yvonne Kuhn, Clare Ford, Diane Meitner

Treasurers Report:

Cheques have arrived and will continue without the double signature lines.

We are averaging about 1 new member a month but will wait for the increase that will occur after our October Membership drive. $4 170.12 in the bank.

Special Projects:

Yvonne indicated we have spent approximately $1800.00 on Practica bags by the end of August. We are going thru a lot of bags which is a good thing. Inquiries will be made to see if we could get a discount by buying larger amounts at a time. Marty has made 12 benches and will do 3 more for the park. Several people noted that the benches have been well appreciated and used. Thank you Marty!

Clare will e-mail Memorial Committee for a progress report.

City Update:

$40 000.00 was spent on fence movement, stairs, and the future new sign for the Grandview entrance. The sign will be 2.5 metres high, 5 metres long done in brick.

Deb will email Bill Slute about spreading and moving wood chips. Trails also need trimming. Concern was expressed about the entrance to the off leash park not being well defined.

Ambassadors:

Diane will wait until we have adequate participation to book Corbett Park for the Canine Good Neighbour program. New tack board will be added to the existing sign at the front of the park to guide visitors. A framed map will be placed on the back of the sign. New membership drive will be held Saturday October 2nd 8:00-4:30 pm.

Calendar:

A&E Graphics will print the calendars as their price was the best. They will be given advertisement space in the calendar. We have 75 prepaid calendars at this point. Multiples in the future will be sold $10.00 for one, $15.00 for two and $20.00 for three. Multiple sales will be reimbursed accordingly at the Membership Drive Oct. 2nd. Calendar sample shown at the meeting was very well received. Thanks Jen for your many hours of work. It looks amazing!

November 1st, 2010

ODAWG is holding an Annual General Meeting that is open to all Park Users. The Meeting Provides us with a forum to keep the public informed of the role ODAWG plays at Harmony Valley Park and the activities we run. A Financial Report is submitted and Executive Positions are voted upon. The position of Secretary is presently vacant, and we would appreciate any application. We will also discuss our plans for 2011. This year's meeting is Wednesday, November 17th, 2010. The meeting will be held at the Legends Centre, Harmony Road North beginning at 7:30 pm, and everyone is welcome.

The next Pitch-In and Membership Drive has been moved forward a week, and will now be held Saturday, April 16th, 2011.

This year ODAWG produced its very first calendar with Jennifer Harsell spearheading the project. Her hard work and dedication resulted in The "ODAWG Days 2011" calendar. We were very pleased with the results and we are now looking forward to putting together the 2012 version of "ODAWG Days". If you are interested in being a part of next year's Calendar Committee, please contact Clare at membership@harmonydogpark.ca. "ODAWG Days 2011" is available at Global Pet Foods, 789 Tauton Raod East, at Harmony. They cost $10.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy.

ODAWG would like to extend a thank you to Crystal C. and her visitor from Alberta who picked up 4 bags of garbage from around the park entrance.

And now for your veiwing pleasure, here is a comic from Pooch Cafe.

October 30th, 2010

An updated version of the park map has been put up on the website. The new map can be seen above.

And now for your veiwing pleasure, here is a comic from Rhymes With Orange.

Octoboer 10th, 2010

ODAWG sends a hearty congradulations to all of the Dogs who completed the Canine Good Neighbours Evaluation on the weekend!
From Left to Right, Top to Bottom:

• "Chase" -- Ch. Ravenmasque Chase the Wind CDRE, owned by Colleen Gordon
• "Quest" -- Ch. Ravenmasque MNM Begin the Quest, owned by Colleen Gordon
• Roxy, owner Stephen Watson
• Pippa, owned by Eleanor Rice
• Ice, owned by Debbie Jones
• Chris Brown with "Reggie" aka Ravenmasque Speedy Gonzalas
• Taylor and Monty, owned by Gerrie Mintha
• And a special thank you to Sofie for being our "bomb-proof" dog at the Canine Good Neighbours Evaluation!

September 30th, 2010

For your consumption, we have an article on Dog Behaviour called "He Just Wants to Say Hi. Dogs and Rude Dogs"

Also upcoming events on October 2 – CKC Canine Good Neighbour Evaluation, Fall Membership Drive, and Calendar Sales $10.00/for 1 calendar , $15.00/2 or $20.00 for 3. Registrations for the Canine Good Neighbour are still being accepted and we are looking for volunteers to help with the activities. Please contact Debi Foster at debi.foster@sympatico.ca or 905-720-2642 for information.

September 16th, 2010

A message to all our ambassadors: Revised ODAWG info cards will be available for pick-up on October 2nd at the membership drive or on November 17th at the AGM meeting at the Legends Center. And we also have for you doggy Pumpkin stencils for the upcoming fall season, which can be viewed on the Special Stuff Page.

08.29.10

Entries into the ODAWG Days Calendar Contest are no longer being accepted. All entries have been judged, and the photo submissions were amazing, and choosing the winners was a difficult job. Every photo entered will be in the calendar. The winners will be revealed on October 2 when the calendar goes on sale, and they will be $10 each. Thanks to Jen Harsell and all of her hard work.

Also on October 2nd, we will be holding the CKC Canine Good Neighbour Evaluation at 9:00 AM. For more information about the CKC Canine Good Neighbour Evaluation, and the evaluation expectations, please click on "Education". If you are interested in registering please contact debi.foster@sympatico.ca. Brenda Lowry, our evaluator, has volunteered her time so the cost will be significantly reduced to $25 for members, and $35 for non-members. Space is limited, so sign up early.

The City of Oshawa has invested $40,000 in the park this summer to modify the entrance, build new stairs along the steep slope at the east end of the park, and fencing for erosion control. A new road sign that has yet to be installed is included in the costs.

And now, for your viewing pleasure, a video about a dog that doesn't want to get wet.

08.17.10

ODAWG would like to take this opportunity to extend their most sincere thanks to all the photographers and helpers that made our photo shoots for the ODAWG Calendar possible. We would also like to thank everyone who has submitted photo entries to the calendar contest. The pictures are amazing and our judges have a difficult task ahead! We hope to have the calendars available at our Fall Membership Drive on Saturday, October 2nd.

And finally, for your viewing enjoyment, some comics from Off The Mark. Check out more of their comics at OffTheMark.com

07.14.10

An Announcement from the ODAWG Executives

If you weren’t out at the park today or I imagine yesterday afternoon, you may not realize that the south bridge is now officially dismantled. The only thing remaining at 8:00 am this morning were the cement support pillars!
There was also a fencing crew out and it appears that they will be blocking off any access to the old trail area at the north side of the big field. I am not quite sure why they felt that it required fencing, but that is how it is.

06.19.10

1st Announcement: Super Pet Calendar: Photo Shot at Harmony

The deadline for entries to the Super Pet Calendar contest is July 31!

Don’t have a great photo? Don’t have a camera? Still want to enter your best friend in the contest?  We can help!

Four members of the Oshawa Camera Club have volunteered to take photographs for the contest. Check out Paula's pictures on the Harmony website under the photos tab for images she's submitted to the website.

The photo shoot will take place on Saturday, June 26, from 2:00-5:00 pm. Cost $10.00 per dog

The photographer will select the best image of your dog and send it to you and the Calendar organizing committee. You are free to use the photograph for your personal use. The photograph is not to be used for any commercialw purposes unless you get prior permission from the photographer.

Come out. Have fun! Increase your dog's chances of winning the coveted "Pet of the Month" title.

Recap:
What:   Photo shoot for Super Pet Calendar
When:  Saturday, June, 26, 2010, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Cost:    $10.00
Where: Harmony Dog Park
Why:    Fundraiser for Harmony Dog Park (park improvements)

For more information contact: Jen Harsell at 905-434-0230 or email ODAWGSuperPetCalendar@gmail.com.

Note: if you have a great photo and want to drop it off at the registration desk on Saturday, you are more than welcome to do so!

On behalf of the ODAWG Exec. I would like to thank Paula Bund, the members of the Oshawa Camera Club, Jen Harsell, Bernadett Henderson, and Marty Pageot for all their hard work in organizing and setting this up.

2nd Announcement: Notice in regards to Boundary Changes and other Park changes: the week of June 28th

For the past 2 years the Exec along with the City Staff has been working to get the boundaries adjusted so that we can have a more natural flow to the off leash area. With everything there is some give and take. The end result is that we will have the Main pathway that leads from the parking to the Center bridge and the Center bridge as an off leash area. To get this we had to give up the South bridge. The South bridge will be decommissioned at the same time as the boundary gets changed. The reason for the decommissioning is the erosion in that area has made the bridge unsafe and it is only getting worse. It has also been decided to fence the sloped access to the creek east of the orchard area to protect the natural state of the area. The area has been so heavily used that we hope with the fencing that we will be able to give the area a rest so that it can rejuvenate.

Please be advised that this work is scheduled for the week of June 28th, 2010.

I think everyone can agree that these are great changes, espeacially when it comes to the muddy season.

Thank you. Clare Ford

06.08.10

The minutes of the May 27 meeting are now available here

06.07.10

A male intact rottwieller about a year old was found alone in the Harmony Valley Park on the May 24th long weekend. If you are aware of anyone who has lost this dog, please have them contact TAGS, The Animal Guardian Society at 905-263-8247. The dog will be safe with us until we can return to owner or find a new one.
Thank You

June 5th, 2010

The minutes of the April 6 meeting are now available here

05.22.10

Concerns Regarding Dogs and Discarded Cigarette Butts

A fellow dog walker at the park has alerted us to the toxic affects of ingested cigarette butts on dogs. Sadly, her dog died due from eating cigarette butts, so it is a serious concern. It appears from the literature that dogs are strangely attracted to eating the discarded butts.

Dr. Dawn Rueben of petplace.com has written “The toxic level of nicotine in dogs is 5 milligrams of nicotine per pound of body weight. The butt of a cigarette can contain from 4 to 8 milligrams depending on the length of the butt and the content of the original cigarette. Cigarette butts have a deceptively large amount of tobacco relative to the size of the butt as smoking concentrates some of the nicotine in the butt.”

We ask kindly, in consideration of the health all the dogs at the park that our walkers who smoke please keep their butts and dispose of the cold butt in the garbage pails provided or even take them home. Thank you SO much!

ODAWG Executive

For more information on the effects of cigarette butts and tobacco on dogs please check out the following links.

Tobacco Free Utah: Smoking is Harmful for Pets

Helium: What to do if your dog ingests cigarette butts

05.21.10

The 2010 Pitch-In Participatant Certificate is now avalable for download here.

04.27.10

The ODAWG executives would like to take this opportunity to thank you so very much for volunteering "on the front line" for Pitch-In and ODAWG's Spring Membership Drive. It was with your help that the park looks amazing in all it's spring splendor and we were able to sign up an amazing number of new members.
Educating park users about ODAWG, the projects at the park and our fundraisers are important for the continued success of the Off-Leash park and yesterday's event enabled us to reach many park users.
Once again, your time and help is gratefully appreciated!

04.26.10

The Entry Form for the "Your Super Pet Calendar" Contest is now available here. Please remember the entry deadline is July 31st, 2010 at 4:00 pm and that the entry fee is $10.

04.20.10

The Minutes to the January 13th Meeting are now available for download.

The posters for the "Your Super Pet" Calendar Photo Contest are now available for distribution. Poster 1 and Poster 2

And Finally, ODAWG present the story on an Animal Odd Couple

04.04.10

ODAWG presents this comic from from the strip Non Sequitur.

03.30.10

ODAWG presents this photo, called "The Consequences of Deforestation".

03.20.10

ODAWG presents this four-minute short version of Seven Days with Seven Dogs, which has appeared in a number of film festivals and on television. If you enjoy it, you can find out more about the whole 53-minute journey at Laughing Owl Productions.

03.08.10

Upcoming Events

April 6, 2010 - ODAWG Executive Meeting - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

If you have any issues or concerns that you would like to have discussed please contact Clare at membership@harmonydogpark.ca.

April 24, 2010 - Spring "Pitch-In" - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

ODAWG will be doing their regular spring park clean up in conjunction with the City of Oshawa's "Pitch-In" program. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided. We simply ask that you pick up any garbage (and puppy poops) that you may encounter on your regular walk. If you are interested in more information or to volunteer handing out gloves and bags please contact debi.foster@sympatico.ca.

April 24, 2010 - Spring Membership Drive - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

The annual spring membership drive will be held at the same time as Spring Pitch-In. Memberships are still only $10.00 for one dog and $15.00 for two or more. They are voluntary memberships and help fund improvement projects in the park. If you won't be there to renew that day, membership forms in addressed envelopes are available in the mailbox on the bulletin board at the entrance to the off leash area or on the website at "Register". The form can be printed off and mailed with the fee to the Treasurer's address at the top of the form.

May 2010 - CKC Canine Good Neighbour Evaluation - Exact Date and Time TBA

For more information about the CKC Canine Good Neighbour Evaluation please click on "Education". If you are interested in registering please contact debi.foster@sympatico.ca.

New Projects - Summer 2010

Memorial Project: ODAWG will be establishing a program where canine companions who are no longer with us can be remembered. Possibilities include planting of a tree or shrub, a plaque of recognition or some other unique ideas. If you are interested in being part of this project please contact Clare at membership@harmonydogpark.ca.

Benches Project: There have been requests for additional places to sit throughout the park, so ODAWG is in the process of designing seats and benches that will fit in with the natural nature of the park and use wood that would otherwise go to waste. We are looking for creative people, people who are good with tools, and some brawn to help put the seats and benches together. If you are interested in helping with this project please contact Clare at membership@harmonydogpark.ca.

Calendar: One of our members has volunteered to help put together a calendar for 2012 as a fundraising project. We are looking for a contact in the printing industry so that we can get some quotes for printing costs. If you have a contact or are interested in helping with this project please contact Clare at membership@harmonydogpark.ca.

03.04.10

ODAWG presents the inspiring story of Faith, a 2-legged dog who walks upright on her back legs and shows the world you don't have to be complete to be complete.

02.07.10

The City of Oshawa will be depositing more wood chips in the Orchard area on either Tuesday February 9th or Wednesday February 10. We ask that everybody please join us by bringing a rake to help spread the chips out evenly, as well as continue our efforts to cover the path from the Orchard to the Entrance of the park. Thank you very much, the ODAWG Executives.

12.08.09

URGENT

We would like to get in contact with the owner of “Thunder” a black German Shepherd to confirm that Thunder has been inoculated against rabies. A gentleman who was bitten will require a painful series of rabies needles if he does not receive this information. Please contact Clare Ford at clare.mike.ford@sympatico.ca immediately if you can help us with this request.

PLEASE BE AWARE

A dog owner at the park has informed us that there is a virus called Canine Papilloma Virus (dog warts) going around the dog park. Her dog has just been infected and has caught it from another dog at the dog park. It is hard to know which dogs have it as it develops usually in the mouth but can spread to other places. The vet advised her that there is no way to treat it and that it could take any where from 1-6months to heal and fall off on their own. Unless the dog bites them and they start to bleed then they can be removed. If dogs have it they are to stay away from other dogs until healed as it is contagious. If you have any further questions regarding this virus please contact your veterinarian.

12.07.09

ODAWG is pleased to announce that Oshawa Vacuum is supporting a cleaner park by providing funding for the dog poop bags. We are very grateful for the support of Mr. Cory Panus and his company.

And now, for your viewing pleasure, we present a National Geographic Story about an Orangutan and a Hound.

11.28.09

The City of Oshawa has dumped and spread some wood chips in the “orchard bowl” area to help alleviate the mud problem that exists there. The chips have been roughly distributed, but require further raking. ODAWG would greatly appreciate your assistance with this project. At the present time we don’t have an official work party planned, so please feel free to bring a rake (garden variety ‘broad low’ will be more effective than ‘fan’ leaf style) and spend even a few minutes distributing the chips to remove the ruts that are presently there. Be prepared to answer questions about what you are doing and why, it will be a wonderful ice-breaker for meeting other dog walkers.

There are plans to spread chips along some of the pathways in the future (we don’t have any timelines yet), at which time we will organize some work parties.

Thank you so much for your help!

ODAWG Executive

And now, for your viewing pleasure, we present Carolyn Scott & Rookie dancing to the music of Grease

11.27.09

ODAWG 2009 Annual General Meeting

Thanks to everyone who attended the AGM. We were pleased to be able to welcome over 40 dog walkers to the meeting and share with them all the exciting plans for Harmony Valley Park!

ODAWG Volunteers of Distinction

Pete Lipscomb, Tom Harris and Sig Meitner

Among other things, these gentlemen work hard in the park as part of the “Poo Crew” emptying the garbage pails and taking the contents to the bin at the entrance of the park. If you see them, extend a word of thanks and ask how you can help keep the park clean and pristine!

11.18.09

This year's "Annual General Meeting" will be taking place on Tuesday, November 24th at the Legends Centre, in Activity Room 2, at 7:00 pm. For more information please take a look at the flyer which can be viewed here.

04.08.09

I would like to thank everyone who stopped by during our Fall Membership Drive on Sunday Oct. 18th. It was a pleasure meeting you all. We had an extremely successful campaign with over 140 new members and many more taking membership forms home to fill out later. Thank you. It is greatly appreciated and it will mean a lot when we give our report to City Council in the upcoming weeks. We estimate we had over 1000 visitors to the park that day.

"Pitch In" will be taking place on Saturday, April 25th at the park between 8am and 4pm. For more information please take a look at the flyer which can be viewed here.

The CKC Canine Good Neighbour Program will be happning on Wednesday, April 22nd between 7pm - 9pm in the Bobby Orr Lounge at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. Presented by Brenda Lowry, certified evaluator for the CKC Canine Good Neighbour Program. Donations for the Durham Humane Society will be accepted.

12.22.08
Durham Human Society

I am sure that most of you have heard by now that our local Humane Society was destroyed by fire December 17th, 2008.  Our sincerest condolences go out to the dedicated staff and volunteers on the devastating loss of around 200 animals that they loved and cared for on a daily basis.  We have supported The Humane Society of Durham Region for many years and are compelled to help them even more after this tragedy.  Until January 31st, 2009  www.funnyfarmboutique.ca will be donating $7.50 for every collar AND each leash that is purchased during this time, be sure to put "Durham Humane" in the comments box on checkout.  If you do not know of a dog that needs a funky new collar or leash right now, then we urge you to please go to www.humanedurham.com  and make a donation directly to them.  They lost everything and once they have a new location, they will be needing computers, furniture, crates... well, everything!  They absolutely must be helped for they have loved, sheltered and re-homed needy animals for years and they need our help to continue.  It is our turn to step up to the plate... Please find it in your heart to help us help them right now.  Thank you so much. 

11.14.08
To all dog owners:

Please be advised that a dog that routinely walked at Harmony Valley recently died of leptospirois.  The dog had been vaccinated against the common strains of leptospirosis, however they were ineffective against this particular version.  There is no indication that the dog acquired the disease at the park, but we would like to make all owners aware of the situation.

11.02.08
The City of Oshawa will host a public meeting to discuss a city-initiated official plan amendment to change the alignment of the future extension of Rossland Road East and re-designate lands north of the alignment, west of Townline Road North, from residential and local central area to open space and recreation. Lands south of the alignment will be designated to permit medium- and high-density residential uses. A portion of the lands will also accommodate commercial and office uses. The Eastdale Part II Plan also will be amended to reflect the changes. The meeting is scheduled November 10.

Planning Act Public Meeting
November 10, 2008, 5:30 pm
Location: McLaughlin Library, Auditorium
Proposed Amendment to Oshawa Official Plan and the Eastdale Part II Plan
(File No. B3100-0103), North of Kettering Drive, West of Townline Road North,
City of Oshawa Initiated (Ward 6)

It  would be great if we could have a strong showing at this public meeting. We must show the city that we oppose any change of zoning to the South and West of Harmony Creek Park.  Please forward to anyone who would be interested and lets make plans to carpool to the meeting!  Thank You!

Here is a link to a document outlining the purpose of the meeting:

http://www.oshawa.ca/whatsnew/Beechnut_Kingsway_Public_Meeting_Ad.pdf

09.28.08
Kennel Cough Warning
Please be aware that there have been incidents of Kennel Cough (Bordatella) in the park. If your dog is coughing, please do not bring it to the park. If you have further concerns please contact your veterinarian.

09.24.08
Dog Behaviour: Busting the Myths
You are invited to a FREE presentation on Dog Behaviour: Busting the Myths by Sharon Dunsmore of K9 Klubhouse Training Centre on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. The presentation will take place at 6:30pm in the Bobby Orr Room at the Oshawa Civic Centre.

09.10.08
New Parking Lot
The City has paved the parking lot and has left us lots of room for parking. Please use the parking lot spaces provided. The parking lot can be busy at times, and for the safety of your dogs and others, please ALWAYS keep your dog on leash until you enter the trails.

05.20.08
Updating Our Mailing List
Important Notice to All Park Users ODAWG President, Clare Ford, still has many email addresses in her contact list that are not going through. If you have provided your email address to the executive but are not receiving any mail, please notify Clare and she will ensure your correct email address is in her contact list.
We would like to invite you to become an ODAWG member. Membership and the voluntary fees of $10 per dog or $15 for two or more dogs show your support for the Harmony Creek Off Leash Park, pay for a website so we can keep you up to date on the happenings in the park, help develop the ambassador program and offset the cost of future improvements to the park decided upon by the users. We hope to eventually hold dog-focused educational events as well.

Please click here for the link to a membership application form you need to complete and submit to us before officially becoming a member.

04.27.08
Affordable Vet Services
Affordable Veterinary Services Animal Vaccination Service (416.752.8511) and the Hwy 401 Warden Pet Hospital (416.291.7387 (PETS)) located in Scarborough offer a complete range of veterinary services. Both are walk-in clinics - you do not need to make an appointment. Scarborough might seem a bit of a drive but you will learn to appreciate their services quickly: they truly are affordable and there are no mandatory consultation fees.