May / June 2003

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Encinitas Pet Health Expo June 7th
Come on down to the Encinitas City Hall parking lot from 8am - 11am for a variety of services. PADZ will be there along with other non-profits.

Microchipping will be available for the low price of $20, which includes registration and implantation.

Rabies vaccination and licensing will be available, with all late fees waived.

Spay and neuter rebates coupons worth $40 will also be available.

Download a flyer for more info (pdf)

Gearing Up For Our Annual Meeting
PADZ is planning it's annual meeting for National Dog Week, September 21-27. We're hoping for an exciting out-of-town speaker for our meeting, and maybe even some other events to celebrate National Dog Week. Get in touch with us if you'd like to help out with organizing the festivities.

City Update
The wheels of change move slowly in municipal politics, but they are moving steadily forward on the matter of off-leash recreation areas in Encinitas. We've been promised a place on the city council meeting agenda soon, so be ready to attend and show your support. We have support at city hall, and we need to encourage continued forward motion.

New Dog Park Opens In Encinitas
A fenced, off-leash dog park has opened in Encinitas at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Though small Cricket's Corner is inviting and invigorating, and is already a popular destination. The park is open during the shelter's regular hours - daily, 11am-5pm (except Monday opening at 11:30). PADZ Board member Margarat Nee assisted in developing the park's design and management.

Del Mar Fair
PADZ will have a booth at the Del Mar Fair again this year.  We'll be there for two, three-day weekends - June 20-22 and June 27-29. We hope you'll stop by and see us, or even better, help us staff the booth! It was a lot of fun last year, and we're sure it will be even better this year.  Volunteers take a three-hour shift, and get a free pass to the fair good for the whole day. You can even bring your crowd-friendly dog (and you get a parking pass then!) Contact  Board Member Susan Willhoit for more information at 760.942.5088.

You can help!

Get involved with PADZ!

Write to local newspapers and politicians.

Attend municipal meetings when dog parks are being discussed.

Help educate fellow park users on dog park etiquette.