About 40 dogs and their owners braved chilly weather on October 4 for, Doggin' it in the Greenway, a dog walk fundraiser to promote a Northwest side dog park. The event raised $1,200 for amenities at the future park.

A special thanks to the Northwest Neighbors Neighborhood Association Canine Corner and Cats Too!, and La Bella Pet Spa for their efforts to help make this event a success. We look forward to working with them in the spring on another walk.

We are planning a meeting for everyone interested in a Northwest side dog park on Dec 2, 2014 at 6:30 pm. It will be held in the Time Check Conference Rom at the City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW in Ce3dar Rapids. Please come!

Hi Everybody!

I have all the dates for trash pickup at Cheyenne scheduled through November, but we still need volunteers at K9 Acres for November 12th, 19th, and 22nd. Can you help? Write me if you can.

Kelly, K9COLA Volunteer Coordinator

K9Splash! was a another huge success. This year 548 dogs attended with 972 people. The event raised $5755.70 for the City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation and K9COLA. The most amazing number statistic is that 120 volunteers donated 466.5 hours (an estimated value of $9,763.85)  Thank you to all our vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and participants for making this event such a success. Remember planning for this event begins in January so watch your newsletter to see how you can help!

Ryker, an almost two-year-old Belgian Malinois, assigned to the patrol divison of the CRPD will be the recipient of a new bullet proof vest thanks to a national fundraising effort. Read More on KWWL's website. 

Thanks again for your interest in our dog parks, and we'll look forward to seeing you at the park!