Fun at the Dog Park
The Aiken Dog Park has proven to be very popular, in spite of opening it during a time of year when the weather never seemed to cooperate. However, it appears that our dogs don’t mind a little cold weather, rain or mud when they get a chance to run around and play with new friends in a big park.
So far, around 200 people have purchased a tag for their pets to come out to our more than 2-acre dog park on Willow Run Road in Aiken, the site where our new facility will be built. The park is open to anyone regardless of where they live, and so far more than half of the memberships are from outside of Aiken City limits in places such as Graniteville, New Ellenton, Barnwell and Ridge Spring.
The splash pool has turned out to be a favorite feature of the park. Dogs are diving in the pool, chasing a tennis ball or playing with a buddy they just met. Some dive in even when part of the pool iced over during our last cold snap.
Three o’clock in the afternoon seems to be “prime time” during the week. I’ve counted more than 20 dogs and their owners at the park at one time. We’ve been very happy that so far, everyone has behaved and played nice. It is a lot of fun to watch big groups of dogs running up and down the hills, diving through the pool, all in pursuit of a ball or Frisbee. We see a lot of regular visitors that visit nearly every day. Full Story…..
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Opening of Dog Park, pet fair postponed
Construction delays exacerbated by the heavy rains and below-freezing temperatures expected this weekend have set back opening day at the Aiken Dog Park and postponed the City of Aiken’s companion pet fair.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Saturday will be postponed until further notice, said Barbara Nelson, Aiken SPCA president.
The park will open as soon as the fence is fully constructed, which could be as early as the middle of next week, she said.
The 2-acre park on the site of the future SPCA Adoption Center and Regional Spay and Neuter Clinic has been designed through a joint effort between the City of Aiken and the SPCA, Nelson said.
The park features a doggie splash pool, rolling terrain with trees and areas for large and small dogs.
The Dog Park will be open to all dog owners, regardless of residency.
The pet clinic for City of Aiken residents that was to accompany the opening has also been postponed, Aiken Public Safety Director Pete Frommer said.
Public Safety has concerns about parking in areas that were saturated after Wednesday’s rainfall.
“It’s expected to be very cold, and we really want people to enjoy the day and would like to have a good turnout,” Frommer said.
The rain date for the pet fair has not been determined yet. It will most likely be held after the holidays, Frommer said.
For more information on pet fair registration, call Aiken Public Safety at 642-7620.
Pet owners interested in using the park and purchasing the $10 dog park membership tag should call the SPCA at 648-6863.
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