When we read the invitation online, the
girls begged to go see their Siouxland friends. So......we dog-piled in
the car at 6:00 a.m. and took off! Thankfully, it was a BEAUTIFUL day
for both the drive and the celebration!
 Priscilla led me to the park. |
 Of course, ALL dogs are welcome to come and play! |
 Other dogs were already paying homage to one of the major sponsors of the dog park |
 Dogs found the new shelter - nice place to rest when climbing the hill! |
 People gather to fill out raffle tickets |
 The puppies start renewing friendships |
 Priscilla welcomes a new friend |
 Dogs mill about and visit with other dogs......and their humans! |
 We learn about Modern Woodmen's involvement with the new shelter. |
 Puppies are a little distracted during the dedication activities! |
 It's time for the ribbon cutting! |
 A name is drawn for the first raffle. Everyone wants a Petco gift card! |
 Now we head down the trail to the small dog gate |
 Priscilla pauses on the trip down to enjoy the view! |
 The information kiosk has been put to good use! |
 Time to register for the second raffle! |
 People and puppies gather for the next dedication |
 We learn about the work involved to create the special area for small dogs |
 Parks and Recreation had a big role in developing the small dog area. Time for the "leash cutting" |
 There are now two areas for dog romping! |
 Now it's time to sign up the small dogs for their races and fun activities |
 Sorry, Priscilla - you are NOT a small dog! |
 These little guys are getting excited for their games to begin! |
 Other big puppies get to be spectators today! |
 That's OK - the big guys decide to play their own games! |
 It's fun to see so many dogs having a great time in the park! |
 We took a stroll along the lake. This goose did not move from this spot the entire time we were there! |
 Lisa Marie was very interested in the activities along the lake shore! |
 Lisa poses long enough for a photo |
 Priscilla enjoys the weather and Bacon Creek park |
 Lisa Marie watches the other pedestrians in the park. |
 Lisa Marie and Priscilla enjoy resting in the shade |
 Look! Something to herd! |
 Priscilla investigates the puppies inside the kennel. |
 How fun! News crews capture the races and provide exposure for the Siouxland Humane Society |
 There may be a fence separating the large and small dogs, but both people and dogs visit through the fence! |
 Priscilla shows me how beautiful the view is in the park! |
 The activities can be seen from the shelters up on the hill. |
 Priscilla enjoys the newly dedicated shelter. |
 After much of the crowd has left, Lisa Marie comes to play in the dog park |
 Lisa watches the activities from afar |
 Shade in the shelters is very welcome on summer afternoons |
 Lisa Marie rests for a while between romps |
 Priscilla takes in the scenery one last time before heading back to De Soto. |