WELCOME TO

MANCHESTER DOG

OWNERS GROUP, Inc.

• Advocating and educating the Community about responsible dog ownership
• Working with local vets and trainers
• Supporting canine recreational programs and activities
• Helping to build Manchester's first community dog park

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TASTE OF MANCHESTER

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Join the Downtown Manchester & MDOG in celebrating our local restaurants and food businesses on Tuesday, May 15th from 5:30-9pm.

Tickets NOW available for purchase online at www.TasteofManchesterCT.com 

and at Town of Manchester Customer Service.

Ticket quantities are limited so make sure you get them a.s.a.p.

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Name Our Dog Park Contest!

May 1 - June 15

MDOG is seeking the perfect "Name" for Manchester's first Town Dog Park located in Mt. Nebo Park on Spring St and we want to hear from you.  We are looking for a unique and interesting name.  Contest forms are available at Manchester Town Hall lobby or right here.  MDOG Members will choose the winning name.  The winner will be recognized at  a park sign unveiling ceremony during the 5th Annual Manchester Dog Festival as a special guest and will recieve an MDOG shirt and your park name on the sign... forever!  

Deadline for submission is Friday, June 15, 2012 - GOOD LUCK!  

Become an official member of MDOG by downloading your membership form here.

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Dog Park Update

Grand Opening

Sunday, June 3, 2012 12-3 pm

MDOG is thrilled to announce the opening of Manchester's dog park on Sunday, June 3rd. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CELEBRATION. We are pleased with the progress of Phase 1 for the new dog park and are looking forward to its opening. While we know this experience is exciting for everyone who has waited for so long, please know there are aspects of the park that are not complete yet. Feel free to stop by and view the progress but please wait until the ok is given to play. There are still some fine details to be completed. 

For more information about Manchester's Dog Park, or MDOG, please click here.  

Thank you for your support!

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5th Annual Manchester Dog Festival

MDOG is looking for sponsors & vendors for the 5th Annual Manchester Dog Festival to be held on September 8th, 2012 from 10-3 (rain date: September 9th).  The festival celebrates our canine citizens, creates awareness for responsible dog ownership, and helps to raise funds to promote canine recreational activities and programs like the festival itself

and Manchester’s dog park.

The festival, to be held on September 8th, 2012 from 10-3 (rain date: September 9th), hosts an estimated 500+ dog owners (with their dogs) and enthusiasts from all over, vendors of all kinds, educating fair goers about their products and services, exhibitors promoting canine educational materials, demonstrations representing doggie abilities, MDOG’s 5th Annual Recall Races, family-fun activities, educational materials promoting responsible dog ownership, a silent auction to raise funds for MDOG, & Manchester Recreation Department’s Bi-Annual K9 Kerplunk Dog Swim.  

For more information about becoming a vendor at the 5th Annual Manchester Dog Festival, please click here.

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3rd Annual Doggone Egg Hunt!

Saturday, April 7th

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Dog Park Update:

MDOG has officially signed an agreement with the town and is moving forward with building preparations.  We had a small ground-breaking ceremony in mid-March for Phase 1 of the dog park. Our contractor is Knight & Sons Construction.  We are opening the park in 2 phases.  Phase 1 will eventually be the small dog area but will start off as the all dog park until phase 2 is built.  We are planning to be completed in June 3 and have our grand opening at that time.

Click here for a map of the dog park plans.

Click here to see two articles with more information.

While we know everyone is excited about the dog park, there is more to construction than just the fencing.  Once the fencing is up, we will be locking the gate until the park is complete.  MDOG asks that dog owners respect that the project is not finished yet and wait until the gate is unlocked to enter the park.  We will keep everyone updated.  

MDOG is in need of volunteers now more than ever!  While only contractors are permitted to complete construction on Town property, MDOG still needs to raise money, contact vendors, staff events, and more.  Whether you are only able to help with a few hours once in a while or you can commit for a few hours once a week, we have a need and an appreciation for the value of your time. Many different volunteer opportunities are available.

Email volunteer4mdog@yahoo.com to join us.

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MDOG is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization. MDOG is not affiliated with a political party and does not support any candidates for political office. MDOG does not share information about its members with anyone.