Friends of Davis Island Dog Parks Forms

A new nonprofit has formed to support the waterfront Davis Islands Dog Parks for dog owners and their four-legged companions.

And the group is the inspiration of two Davis Island women!

In February 2013, Carolyn Bigley (Davis Islands Pet Care www.DIdogs.com) and Jennifer Fadal (Wag of Tampa www.wagoftampa.com ) partnered to adopt Davis Islands Dog Parks, through Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful.

"It is their hopes that other local businesses and residents will join and help support park improvements, and encourage park users to volunteer and be mindful in keeping the dog parks clean and safe," according to the website.

The group already is making a difference. According to its website:

• Tampa Parks and Recreation will begin repairs on fences and removal of hazardous materials in the parks, as well as making other park improvements.
• Volunteer groups will be out cleaning the parks of pets wastes (which should be the job of all dog owners) and other litter that may wash up at dog beach.
• The two kiosks, (community boards at entrances of both parks) have been repaired couteousy of Big Dog Construction and will be maintained by members of "Friends of Davis Islands Dog Parks" with permission by the Tampa Parks and Recreation Dept.

The group announced that it is organizing via a new Facebook Page: the Friends of Davis Island Dog Parks. The group also is active on a new website.

"We are a new group seeking volunteers for clean-ups, and donations to help maintain and make improvements to the park," the group stated on its Facebook Page.

Davis Islands Dog Parks are at 1002 Severn Ave. on  Davis Islands, and include a dog beach with 200 feet of waterfront access and 1.5 acres.

Ways to help

Supporters are encouraged to be Sponsors, Become a Friend, and Donate.

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