Richmond Hill K9 Klub  
RHK9Klub Newsletter
It's All About the Dogs!February 2012
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Greetings!  

If you haven't already, please "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.  We have become more active in social media and are always on the lookout for interesting dog related articles, news and funny pics or videos that we share with our followers. Facebook is also a great place to drop us a quick question, share a story, article or a picture of your pooch.  We'd love to see you there!

We had a terrific time at the Richmond Hill Winter Carnival earlier this month!  The snow and freezing temperatures decided to sit out this one, but that was ok, as the Klub was there with something a little different this year. A special thanks goes out to the Winter Carnival Committee for giving our idea a try and for arranging the fencing for a temporary leash free park! Members of our board were there all weekend along some wonderful volunteers and it was a huge success! It was a little muddy, but we had some very happy and very tired pooches by Sunday afternoon.  Be sure to check out the photos in the gallery.  We'll definitely do it again next year!.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our 2012 K9 Klub Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7:30pm. On the agenda is a discussion of plans for the coming year and a short presentation from Richmond Hill's Parks, Recreation and Culture department regarding the progress of the new leash-free area in Phyllis Rawlinson Park.  Please keep in mind we have a couple of seats available on our board if you would like commit some time and get more involved in our projects and causes this year. Email dwalker@rhk9klub.ca for more information.

Planning is underway for this year's Pooch Party! If you'd like to help out on the planning committee, please drop us a line. Also, if anyone knows of a good DJ or MC that does public events like ours, a recommendation would be most appreciated!  

We also post news and updates to our blog every week or so, and then highlight them with links in the recent blog posts section of the monthly newsletter. On our radar this month is Town Council's deliberations regarding Animal Services for the Town. We recommend you follow this story as it progresses as it involves all of us as both dog/cat owners and ratepayers.

See you at the park! 

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blogK9 Klub blog posts since last newsletter

 

02-22-2012 21:31:43 PM

Today we had the opportunity to listen in on Town Council's deliberations in deciding whether to keep the status quo with respect to Animal Services or work on a "Made in Richmond Hill" approach to this important community need. Although the final decision on how the Town will move forward on this issue has been moved [...]...»

02-19-2012 10:00:15 AM

On Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 1pm, at the Budget Committee of the whole meeting, our Town Council is reviewing options with respect to ongoing Animal Services for the Town of Richmond Hill. Meeting Agenda  Animal Services Update and Options Staff Report (SRCAO.12.1) Several of our [...]...»

02-08-2012 07:07:33 AM

Didn't see this one leading up to Superbowl; I suppose it's the whole Canadian content thing...  thank goodness for You Tube! Love it  :) ...»

02-06-2012 21:39:41 PM

Day two at the Carnival was so much fun!  We had a ton of happy customers and, by the end of the day, some very dirty ones!  Unfortunately, with the slightly warmer weather on Sunday, the ground became a mucky mess, but the dogs still had a blast running (and rolling) around. I'm sure there [...]...»

02-04-2012 19:22:56 PM

The temporary dog park at the Winter Carnival is a big hit with some very happy pooches!  A few pictures for day one can be found in our album. We're doing the same thing all over again tomorrow - come on by for some fun!        ...»

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  New Seminar Series!  

Is a dog part of your family or soon to be?  Join your neighbors, bring your friends...

You won't want to miss Pooch's Corner, a series of informative and interactive workshops for dog lovers.

Held once a month, from March thru to June.  Brought to you by your York Region Certified Trainer Educators.


First up: Livin' It Up With Your Dog

How well do you know your dog?  Do you know what makes him tick?  If you want to find out, this seminar is for you!  Learn about dog play, food options, dog park etiquette, winter/summer safety, grooming basics and much more!

This seminar is 2.5hrs in length.

Date:  March 18, 2012, 1pm

 

Visit website for more info

 

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upcoming events

March 18, 2012 Livin' It Up With Your Dog How well do you know your dog?  Do you know what makes him tick?  If you want to find out, this seminar is for you!  Learn about dog play, food options, dog park etiquette, winter/summer safety, grooming basics and much more!  More info  

 

March 22, 2012 Richmond Hill K9 Klub Annual General Meeting  7:30 pm at McConaghy Centre. More info 

 

April 15, 2012 Prevention & First Aid Would you know what to do in an emergency? Are you able to administer basic first aid before seeing your vet? Learn how to prevent accidents and determine when a trip to the vet is necessary. Amanda Adamiak, WonderDog Canine Education Instructor & Dr. Christine Culbert, DVM, will give you the tools you will need to ensure the safety and well being of your dog. More info     

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9 Klub To-Do List

 

 

In no particular order, these are some of the suggestions from our members:
  • Design and ammenities input for new dog park location
  • Pooch Party 2012!

We encourage you to email us your ideas or post in the forums at our website where we can debate priority. We can't do it all at once and projects will require additional fundraising. 

 

Should you have any fundraising ideas, we'd love to hear them!

 

 

 

To Our Corporate Sponsors

Thanks!

 
On behalf of the Richmond Hill K9 Klub and our canine friends we wish to thank you for your generous donations and ongoing support. 
  
  




 
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We always have information to share so keep an eye out for future newsletters and notices.  Thank you for your support.

 

Full Membership in the Richmond Hill K9 Klub is currently $20/year and entitles you to attend member only events, official general meetings of the Klub, vote on issues, stand for nomination and election to the board of directors and generally get involved in the politics and growth of the Klub.

 


Remember...

 

It's all about the dogsRichmond Hill K9 Klub

 

Sincerely,


The Board

Richmond Hill K9 Klub