Oak Forest Dogs Wash Up for Proposed Dog Park
Leashes in hand, residents brought their dogs out for the city's first dog park fundraiser.
More than 300 dogs and their owners came out Saturday for a dog park fundraiser in Oak Forest, where breeds big and small enjoyed an afternoon of baths, biscuits and pooch pedicures. Residents—including Mayor Hank Kuspa and Ald. Laura Clemons (1st Ward), who proposed the dog park in late June—lined the Oak Forest Fire Department garage on 15440 S Central Ave. Baths were $10 per dog, and nail clippings were $5. “They're thrilled and very supportive,” Clemons said of the residents who came out. “They're doing whatever they can to support the cause.” The turnout was better than expected. Clemons and volunteers collected more than $2,000 in donations from the fundraiser, making Saturday's the first big deposit for the proposed $10,000 dog park…
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Amanda A
6:31 am on Monday, September 12, 2011
The dog wash was a great idea! My little pup Melvin (the terrier pictured above) wasn't pleased, but he's clean now and smells great! I'm so glad a lot of money was raised! more ›