Andrew Youngren, Emily Smith and Riley live it up at the Off-Leash Area. Photo courtesy of Tony Morales
Contributed by Jeff Hanson
Two years ago, the Eastsound Off Leash Dog Park was hidden away near the Orcas Animal Shelter and used by just a few dogs and their people. Through the efforts of a wide variety of donors and island businesses that provided free or discounted goods and services, the park is in a new location at the corner of Mt. Baker and North Beach Roads, and is a very popular place!
The park has a new name, the “Orcas Off-Leash Area”, and a newly completed shelter made of local timber. To celebrate the new location and all of community efforts that make the off-leash area a great Orcas Island asset, there will be a “Paw-ty” on Saturday, June 20 from 1:00 – 4:00 in the afternoon (after the Solstice Parade).
The festivities will include pet portraits, dog agility demonstrations, games for dogs and people – with prizes, a raffle, information about pet care here on Orcas, and a shelter dedication and donor appreciation at 3 p.m.
Bring your furry friend and have some fun on the Solstice celebrating the Orcas Off-Leash Area!
For more information, please contact Pawki’s at 376-3648
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