(Note that this is a copy of an email sent to Digannouncements@gmail.com- if you want full details on items like this, email the list and sign up. Only select items sent to the list get posted to the website)

Hey all,
I got a copy of Parks road closure plan for Rockfest, it is a bit hard to interpret, so attaching in case I am misreading it. If I'm reading it right, there will be no access to the dp Sat./Sun., unless the roadblock gatekeepers decide to let dp users in (dogs in car should provide your proof where you're going). Since there has been no specific mention of that (letting in dp users) being a guideline, I wouldn't assume they will let you in. I DO believe they should let you in Friday, when (again, if I am reading right) Wyandotte will be partially blocked. If they don't, let me know, I will complain- I also got the community Rockfest contact (thanks Zeke!) who is supposed to address any issues, can contact them.

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I also found some info (thanks Joyce) on the American Cancer Society 'Bark for Life' event next weekend here. It sounds like a big, deal, with a stage, events (agility and canine good citizenship tests), etc. I am asking the contact person they list about where the various things will be going on, and if they have any parking plans, will pass that on if I get it. Sounds like a cool event, just hope they have things set up in a logical manner. Don't blame us if it isn't, nobody asked. :)

Later, enjoy the dp before Rockfest!
Paul R.
DIG President

See below email sent to the list, to buy tickets, hit the button in the previous post- thanks!
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Hey folks, the fundraiser at Boulevard is less than a week away (4/18), tickets are starting to go fast. Here are some more details- go get your tickets at diginthepark.com ASAP!

Food-
We will have Pizza 51 pizza and salad, plus cake from Cake Me I'm Yours. We will eat a little after 6PM.

Raffle-
Each attendee will get one raffle ticket, additional raffle tics can be bought (cash or check), too, to increase your chances. We plan on doing a 'choice' raffle, where put your ticket(s) in for only the items you want. Guarantees you get something you want, and can greatly increase your chances to get what you want. We're looking at over a dozen raffle items, so with only 35 attendees, you're chances of winning something is great!

Silent Auction-
We will also be auctioning a few big items- again, should have a great shot at getting something cool really cheap with only 35 folks. Bring cash or check to take home your item that night (if high bid, of course), we can take a credit card payment, but it complicates things a bit, and may mean you will have to pick up your item later.

Here are some of the items we will be raffle/silent auction-ing (yes, not a word, probably :)-
LOTS of Greenies products
Cupcakes from Small Cakes Bakery.
Big basket of stuff from City Pets.
Boulevard goodies
more that we're still working on...
Go get your tickets at diginthepark.com today before they're gone!

Remember, all proceeds benefit the Penn Valley dogpark, outside of 10% to Chain of Hope.

at the 75th St. Brewery. Please RSVP to digannouncements@gmail.com if you plan on attending, thanks all!

Hello all,
Wanted to send some quick Merry Christmas - Happy Holidays wishes to you and your furry friends! Wish I had the skills to make a pretty email with puppies and Xmas lights and such, but I have no such skills, sorry. :) Stay safe and have fun!

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I also wanted to share some serious issues facing Chain of Hope, via KCMO Animal Control. DIG has always tried to support COH as a highly effective animal welfare organization that does a lot of it's work in KCMO. As an organization that supports a KCMO funded and established entity (the PV dog park), we always try to support other organizations that help people in KCMO.

If you want the full details, and want to do something about it, see COH's blog here.

Thanks all, enjoy the park!
http://chainofhopekc.org/http://networkedblogs.com/rL18S

We were contacted by an individual whose husband got bit by a dog Sunday 10/16 AM. They badly need to contact the owner to confirm the dog's vaccination status. Please contact digannouncements@gmail.com if you have information to share, we will forward it to the individual- their story is below:

"It was around 9 to 10 on October 16th over by the picnic table when a huge tree next to it. Right when you walk in the park that table. It was an older woman with what we believe was Toy Fox Terrier black and white. Had on a blue collar. I am trying to reach the owner to see if the dog had all its vaccinations and shots! I would prefer both if at all possible."

Hello all,
Wanted to provide a head's up on a cool event at the DP this Saturday. Chain of Hope (COH) chainofhopekc.org will be holding a celebration-fundraiser that will be located in the small dog area from 10AM-Noon (more info on using small dog for charity events below). Chain of Hope is a great organization that focuses on dogs in the poorest parts of the community, dealing often with heart breaking situations (read their blog, but be ready to be upset at what you will see/read) that others ignore. The dogs they save would generally have had short, miserable, ignored lives, slowly dying of heartworms, starvation, or exposure, or possibly getting picked up by Animal Control (AC), where they have to hope that the shelter has the means (and space) to treat them and get them into an adoptable state instead of simply euthanizing them as too sick, too poorly socialized, or as a bad adoption prospect because they look bad and are emotionally shut down. Chain of Hope works on many levels to help these dogs- they work with AC and owners, tipping AC off to bad situations, and helping caring but very poor owners to keep their pets through assistance with food and other essentials. Many pets are 'surrendered' to COH, which then works to get them healthy (HSGKC is a big part of that when serious vet care is needed, btw), both physically and mentally, for later adoption. They also do tons of spay/neuter work- all of their assistance work is predicated on owners first committing to getting their pets fixed. COH does help cats, too.

This event is called 'A Day of Hope' and will highlight not only what COH does (while asking for a bit of help), but the wonderful dogs they have gotten out of terrible situations. Many furry four legged COH 'clients' will be out showing how dogs from horrible conditions can turn out to be handsome, loving, well balanced pets. There will also likely be a few adoptables that are still looking for a permanent home. Although much of the focus is to celebrate what COH has done for their furry 'clients' along with those client's humans, everyone is welcome to stop by and learn more, donate something, say 'Thanks Kate!!!', whatever. Kate Quigley (who IS COH, more or less, 'founder and leader'- fite4dogs is her appropriate email) and Caitlin, the main organizer for this event, are cc:ed above.

COH asked that folks consider donating the following items Sat. (or another way/day, see their website)-
We are desperately low on cat food

Warm weather has arrived and with it comes the flies. We are always in need of fly bags!

Large rawhides/pig ears
Treats/toys
Medium-Large collars, preferably the buckle type
Metal bowls (can be old pots, etc.)
Super weight tie-out cables
Dog and cat food
Large crates
Doghouses
Hay/straw
De-wormer
Advantage/Frontline products for dogs and cats
Gas card
Monetary donations for:
Spay/neuter surgeries
Animal medical issues
Fly-catching bags

Please consider helping out by bringing something. Or just stop by and learn about COH- like any organization, a new quality volunteer is worth a TON.

Rockfest will be Sat. 5/14, with access to the dog park completely blocked, likely starting late Friday or early Sat. Access on Sunday 5/15 will be questionable. Plan accordingly.
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DIG got an email about a found dog with a bandaged leg and wearing a veterinary cone- see text below-
Dog found at 44th and Gilham in South Hyde Park 5/7/11 roughly at 10AM.

45lb Female Brindle Mix. About 6 to 10 months.

Dog has a broken hind leg confirmed by X-Ray. Had the dog's leg wrapped to restrict movement as well as coned. This dog is not chipped, no collar. Possibly hit by car or attacked by another dog.

This dog has been well taken care of, someone is definitely missing her.

Email the list, digannouncements@gmail.com if you have info.

At the 75th Street Brewery, 520 W. 75th Street, KC, Mo. 64114.

If you plan on attending, please shoot a quick RSVP to digannouncements@gmail.com. This will help us to make sure there is room for everyone.

Thanks!

Hey all,
This weekend we will be hosting M'Shoogy's on Sept. 11 and Midwest PAWS Sept. 12, starting at 10AM each day. DIG is also gathering volunteers to staff a table of our own either (or both) day(s), let us know if you're interested in helping, just reply to the list!

Info on these rescue orgs below:

M'Shoogy's is a no-kill animal sanctuary that has been dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned, injured, and abused animals for many years. The 22 acre refuge is located about 60 miles north of Kansas City in Savannah, Missouri and is currently home to several hundred dogs, cats, and other animals.

Please use this email for contact info:

doghound@att.net
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Midwest PAW's:

We are a non-profit 501C rescue group formed two years ago for the purpose of saving german shorthair pointers and weimaraners. You may have seen us on television in February 2009 where we participated in a rescue of over 75 german shorthair pointers along with probably 50 spaniels. To date we have rescued over 200 dogs. We work completely through foster families and participating in your rescue weekend will help us to get the word out about our program.

Contact information is:
Joann Miller
816-516-1205
jmiller1755@comcast.net