HELLO STRANGER

We hate getting needless emails as much as the next person, but we also understand that some of you may be wondering what's going on and what's in the works for 2019 around the dog run. We hope you find the following information useful and join us as we make strides to improve things around the dog run and our neighborhood.

🚧 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 🚧

GOOD NEWS: We have been told that as the cold weather leaves us, crews will return to finish the work around the entrance of the dog run.

BAD NEWS: We are still waiting on an exact date or window of completion.

FREE VACCINES

As we get into nicer weather and our dogs are out and about more often playing with others and just out in the city, we encourage you to check that your animals are up to date on their shots. To help you find alternatives to spending money at the vet we are happy to share a FREE option!

Saturday, 4 May 2019
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Union Settlement – Corsi Senior Center
307 East 116th Street (between 1st & 2nd Aves)
NY, NY 10029
 

NYC Health, ASPCA, Animal Care Centers of NYC, and the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals are sponsoring a vaccination event. Pre-registration is recommended date to limited supply.

To pre-register, call 347-396-7998, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Or visit nyc.gov/doglicense.

Dog vaccines include: Rabies and DA2PP (Distemper, Adenovirus-2, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus)

Cat vaccines include: Rabies and FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia).

*** Animals with a history of being allergic to vaccines will not be vaccinated ***

IT'S A 💩 JOB, BUT...

We all know that picking up after our dogs is the least enjoyable part of having a pet, but it is absolutely imperative that we are all vigilant about doing so. When feces is not picked up, it poses a major health risk to all dogs and humans alike. Bacteria can cause disease in humans and the waste is carrier for salmonella, giardiasis, and various types of worms — none of which you want to deal with if you can help it. 

The Parks Department is also battling this #2 issue around Saint Nicholas Park as a whole and we can help make a big difference. We assume that if you are reading this newsletter, you are already doing your part in picking up after your dog. However, if you notice someone else miss or ignore their dog leaving a little unauthorized lawn decoration, speak up. Offer them a bag or direct them to one of the stands around the park. 

COMMUNITY BOARD 9

• March 21, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  General Board Meeting
  Castle Gardens, 625 West 140th Street
   
• April 3, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  Landmarks Preservation / Parks
  Broadway Housing, 583 Riverside Drive
   
• April 16, 6:30 – 8:30
  Strategic Planning
  Broadway Housing, 583 Riverside Drive
   
• April 18, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  General Board Meeting
  Castle Gardens, 625 West 140th Street

• April 3, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  General Board Meeting
  163 West 125th Street, 2nd floor Art Gallery
   
• April 16, 6:30 – 8:30
  Parks & Recreation
  CB 10 Office, 215 West 125th Street, 4th floor
   
• April 18, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  General Board Meeting
  Castle Gardens, 625 West 140th Street

GET INVOLVED

Want to get more involved with The Dog Run at Saint Nicholas Park? We'd love to have you!

Our space is 100% community and volunteer run — that means every Coffee Bark, every clean up, every improvement is up to those of us who use the run. We are ALWAYS looking for people to help out and to join our team of making sure our dog run is looked after and made better. If you have any ideas or want to get involved, please, don't hesitate to contact us!

We are currently looking for people with the following interests and expertise:

• Large donor fundraising
• Events Committee members
• Afternoon Ambassadors

PAW IT FORWARD

The Dog Run at Saint Nicholas Park has an ongoing campaign on GoFundMe to help fund all our efforts. Please feel free to share the link with friends, family, and other organizations looking to support small community projects. 

We are currently working on establishing a 501(c)(3) status which will allow for donations to be tax deductible. If you have any relative experience in the non-profit area, we welcome your help in our efforts.

Please contact us at: saintnicholasdogrun@gmail.com