Who let the dawgs out?

If you are heading to Athens this weekend for the big football game with your pooch, Memorial Park which is located off of Milledge Avenue is the place to go after the game. At the back of the park there is a huge fenced in area where dogs can run around and play with other dogs without their leashes. Memorial Park has one of the biggest dog parks I have ever visited.

The dog park is encompassed by huge trees that make the area mostly shaded, which is a good thing during the hot summer months. There is an on site faucet for the dogs to drink out of and chairs for the owners to sit in.

The dog park is not only a great place for the dogs to socialize, but for the owners as well. Your dog makes a great conversation starter for other fellow dog lovers at the park. I have met a lot of interesting people and have had some great conversations while sitting at the dog park.

I have seen dogs of all different shapes, colors, and sizes at Memorial Park and surprisingly have not personally encountered any aggressive dogs. I always feel comfortable letting my little pug Jack "rough house" with the other big dogs. Around five o'clock seems to be a popular time to go to the dog park since both professionals and students are starting to get home from work and school. The hand full of times that I have gone to the Memorial Park around that time, there have been at fifteen dogs! And all of the dogs have gotten along and played just fine.

I have never brought my camera to the dog park since I usually have my hands full with two extremely excited dogs, but I will make sure to bring it next time so I can post pictures of the park and the dogs on here.

Oh yeah, go dawgs! Beat Auburn!

Mark your calendar!

If you live in or around the Athens area, the Athens Area Humane Society is hosting their monthly pet care clinic on Saturday, December 1. The pet care clinic offers cheap rabies vaccinations and other low-cost services such as flea and tick treatment. You can even get a microchip ID implanted in your pet for only $25.00! Click here to find out more specifics about this awesome, inexpensive opportunity to take care of your dog!

The Athens Area Humane Society also announced on their website that the Athens Regional Spay and Neuter Center is opening on Monday, November 19. The center will offer inexpensive spay and neuter services as well as vaccinations at extremely low prices. You can call 706-353-2287 or 888-582-5554 to schedule a spay or neuter appointment.

Tribble Mill Park

I have been to a lot of parks all over the state of Georgia and I honestly believe that Tribble Mill Park, which is located in Lawrenceville, GA is one of the best parks in Georgia. Not only is Tribble Mill beautiful, it is a great park to bring your dogs to. Some of my favorite scenery and dog pictures have been taken at Tribble Mill Park. The park has miles of trails to chose from to either run or walk around the park with your dog.

I like to bring my dogs to a large lake off to the right side of the park so they can go swimming and chase after the tennis ball. Lilly, my German Shepherd loves to swim in the lake while my pug Jack only likes to put his paws in. The dogs love this park because they get to go running, swimming, and chase tennis balls all in one day.

Tribble Mill Park is also horse friendly so you can bring both of your best four-legged companions with you to enjoy this beautiful park.

Has anyone else been to this park with your dog? Did you enjoy as much as I do?