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Bark In The Park 2025

Bark In The Park

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Metcalfe Park

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SUMMERTIME SAFETY
Is the Weather Too Hot for Your Dog?

In truth, dogs are designed to handle cold better than heat. For humans, our major method of keeping cool is through perspiration. As our sweat evaporates, it results in a cooling effect, which lowers our body temperature. Dogs don’t.

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIGEST
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PUPPY TRAINING
What Can My Puppy Safely Chew On?

One of the most important first steps for any new puppy owner is to teach appropriate chewing habits. Chewing comes naturally to puppies. After all, they explore the world with their mouths, and chewing helps to relieve teething pain. But you don’t want your home and property destroyed. Plus, you need to consider your puppy’s safety.

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AKC Purebred Preservation Bank

by Jerold S Bell DVM

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November 2022 Meet the Breed

Meet the Breed event photo from November 2022


Member Therapy Visits

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Some of our members conduct therapy visits at McKenzie Place, Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs Airport, Colorado Springs Libraries, and more!
At least two of our members are certified with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For more information, please Contact Tana Rugg, Ila McLaughlin, or Karen Lamb.

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What Dog Owners Need to Know About the FDA’s Grain-Free Diet Alert

Labrador Retriever eating

The FDA is investigating potential links between canine heart disease and diet — specifically grain-free diets. We’ve compiled the information you need to know to understand this ongoing investigation.

This page was last modified on 29 June 2025
This page was last modified on 29 June 2025