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DISTEMPER – A NEAR DANGER
Wilderness Presidential resort has sent a message to its residents and visitors that several foxes have been seen "afflicted with what appears to be Distemper". They sent this message out as a matter of safety. They have seen the animals appearing disoriented. Each occasion Spotsylvania Animal Control removed the animal. Animal Control has told Wilderness Pres. Resorts that it seems to believe it may be distemper based on all the symptoms and their experience. We are publishing this information due to our close proximity to Wilderness Presidential Resorts. Please keep a close watch on your pets until this [...]
HAPPY TAILS DOG CLUB UPDATE
Have you seen the progress of the Dog Park? The park is located on Lakeview Pkwy behind the mailboxes near the small Marina. Please note: there is no dog park parking allowed at the mailboxes. A parking area was created for the Dog Park use. With the anticipated opening of the new Dog Park fast approaching (May 31st!), the Happy Tails Dog Club is now officially accepting registrations. Yearly registration fees are as follows: One dog: $50 Two or more dogs: $75 Friend of Happy Tails Dog Club: $25 – This membership [...]
What Dog Park?? Part 1 By Sharon Forest
What Dog Park? – Part 1 by Sharon Forest, Happy Tails Dog Club THE FACTS: 1. Life Estates (behind the mailboxes near Fairfax) has been designated by the LOWA Board as the future site of a LOW proposed dog park. 2. Happy Tails Dog Club is forming NOW! Please keep reading! Q. What size will the dog park be? A. Approximately 1 acre, fenced, with separate sections for small and large dogs. Q. What is the estimated cost of building the dog park? A. It is estimated that a basic dog park [...]
What Dog Park Part 2 by Sharon Forest
Hello Dog Lovers, If you’ve read Part 1 of this article which appeared in last On Lake Time Newsletter questions probably come to mind. CAUTION: The answers in these two articles are subject to change since the dog park/club rules, charter and bylaws are being drafted at this time. *************************************** Q. Who will be able to use the dog park? You must be a LOW resident and a member of the Happy Tails Club. Q. Then what? When it’s time to register your dog(s) to use the dog park, proof of up-to-date rabies, distemper and Bordetella shots [...]
The Heat Can Cause Canine Burns
It seems like I cannot walk anywhere around LOW these days without having melted tar stuck on my shoe and dragging it into the car or house with me. The searing Virginia heat can turn asphalt and some newly graveled roads here in LOW to a gooey hot sticky mess. However, today this reminded me of an article I read some months ago about dogs paws on the hot asphalt and made me want to do some more research. The results of my investigation were chilling- In the absence of any wind and in [...]
Interested in Hearing More About the LOW Dog Park??
Interested in Hearing More About the Dog Park? All dog lovers and interested people who support the planned Lake of the Woods dog park are invited to come to a Town Hall to hear more about the dog park, share your thoughts/ideas and ask questions. A representative from Friends of Lake of the Woods (FLOW) will also answer any questions you may have with regard to the FLOW donation/pledge process. We hope to see you there. WHEN: WHERE: Wednesday, June 28th Community Center (Classroom 2) TIME: 7 PM
