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Pacifica Organization Of Canine Helpers

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Send you checks to:                              We are a recognized
POOCH                                                  501 c 3 Non profit organization
PO Box 883                                          
Pacifica, Ca.  94044
THANK YOU

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MISSION STATEMENT

We are dedicated to improving our community by promoting the establishment and maintenance of at least one fenced off-leash dog park, where dogs and their guardians can play and socialize in a safe environment.

 

Our purpose is to unite, integrate and serve the needs of the Pacifica community through services and education that facilitate responsible dog guardianship and good dog citizenship

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Please help us build and maintain our dog park.   You can donate with a check or thru paypal.  We appreciate your help:

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Meetings held @7:00 PM on the 2nd MONDAY of every month at:
PACIFICA POLICE STATION - IN THEIR COMMUNITIY MEETING ROOM
during the winter months (starting in October)
 
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EXTREME PIZZA 
5430 Coast Hwy
Pacifica - at Pedro Point
during the summer months (starting in May)
Dogs and their guardians are welcomed to this outdoor patio
 
 
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Come have a howling good time with us! 

2nd Annual

 

DOG DAZE OF PACIFICA

 

Saturday May 1st 2010

10 am to 4 pm

Frontierland Park

(Yosemite Dr & Humboldt Ct)

Click HERE for map

 

Field Demonstrations

Obedience

Agility

Herding

Search and Rescue

Police K9 Suspect Apprehension

 

Pet Contests

 

Best Costume

Most enthusiastic kisser

Most unique trick

Dog/Human look alike

Best Howler

 

Talks

 

Positive Reinforcement training

Guide dog for the Blind

 

 

Vendors

 

Desi Mobile Groomers 

Holismheals-  

Pet Psychic     

Masterpiece designs-       

Gorilla BBQ -

Chit Chat Café 

Clay Creations Paw Prints

Face Painting -

Recology of the Coast

Guide dog for the Blind - Rotary -

Juno’s Garden -

Annabees Boutique -

Peo -

Golden west –

Petco -

K9Ambassadors

Artichokers

Chamber of Commerce

Uncle Bills pets service

Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue

Roadan and Fields Skin Care

Pooch

 

Pet Adoptions

 

Peninsula Humane Society

Muttville

Wolf Rescue

Local Rescue Organizations

 

Fantastic Raffle Prizes

 

Dinner for two

Car washes

Eatery gift cards

Quilts

Wine

Coffee

Pens

Dog Training

Jewlery

Human Skin Care products

and much more

 

Current Raffle Prizes include:
 

Kerri’s Coffe Shop Gift Certificate

Fine Wine courtesy of Mike Romano of Farmer’s Insurance

Denny’s Gift Certificate

Avani Salon Gift Certificate

Behavior Consultation from Pawsitive Thinking Dog Training

Pacifica Pet Hospital Gift Certificate

NutroMax Dog Food Gift Certificate

Handmade Jewelry from Stoked on Stones

Artychokers Custom Dog Collar

High Tide Café & Crepery Gift Certificate   

Pacificuts Gift Certificate

Peninsula Humane Society Pet Adoption Gift Certificate

RPM Auto Detail Gift Certificate

Visions Seaside Spa Gift Certificate

Custom Pen from A Cut Above

Sonlight Surf Shop T-Shirt

Juno’s Garden Organic Bath Products

Starbucks Gift Card

Custom Portrait  by Masterpiece Portrait Design

Photography by Scott Leslie
Portifino Gift Certificate
Visions Gift Certificate
Pooch Bag and Hat

Want to volunteer for Dog Daze, donate a raffle prize or have a booth at the event???  Contact us:  pacificapooch@yahoo.com

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Our yahoo group can be found at:
 
 
Feel free to join!
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Help thank and support those that are helping us.  Note all the vendors from our Dog Daze event and:
 
Charles E. Gerughty CPA has helped us file for 501 c 3 Non Profit and other tax information and filing assistance.(650) 355-2503
 
 

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2009 DOG DAZE OF PACIFICA

A huge turnout
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Lots of fun, lots of people and dogs
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Herding the ducks
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A few tips for the dog contest
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Getting ready for the Agility
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Please give us your feedback about our First Dog Daze Event:
 

 
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FOG FEST

Fog Fest Parade 2007
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Fog Fest 2008
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More Fog Fest 2008
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Liane and her Pooch
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Parade 2009

2009 Fog Fest Parade
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Pooch shirt, dog style

More Fog Fest 2009
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George and Gracie

Fog Fest parade prep 2009
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Elizabeth, her team and look who's behind the head

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Our dedicated Poop Patrol
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Anne, Joanne and Raven

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PET FOOD/SUPPLIES DRIVE
 
We are currently collecting pet food, pet toys, pet beds and pet supplies to give our local pets who are in need.  We are working with the Pacifica Resource Center.  Next time you come to our meeting or see one of our POOCH barrels, please donate some extra pet food or pet supply.  Thank you
 
A Pacifica dog in need is a POOCH indeed

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Our One Year Anniversary Party

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This is our recent Beach clean up day at Linda Mar State Beach
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Please come join our next event
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POOCHIE - our newest member
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Click on picture for bio

If you live with a dog, want a dog park, are involved in a dog related business or want to explore dog inclusive activities, please join us.

A dog park in Pacifica would benefit not only dogs and dog owners, but also the community at large. Some of the benefits include

For Dogs

1. Exercise. This is especially important when for any reason; the human cannot walk their dogs. Alternatively, when the sidewalks are icy and humans are
afraid they may fall. In addition, dogs will exercise more when they are
off-leash.
2. Socialization. A well-socialized dog is a better-behaved dog
around other dogs and people. They are less likely to be aggressive,
to bark a lot, or to participate in obsessive behaviors like digging.
3. Fun. Let's face it; it is much more fun to explore a park with
new sights, smells, dogs and people than it is to spend time in the
back yard. Again, troubling dog behaviors usually manifest themselves
when a dog is bored (digging, barking, etc.).
4. Safety. If a dog park is designed correctly and monitored
correctly, it provides a safe environment for humans and their pets to play
and exercise. Dangerous cars, cliffs, or other hazards can be avoided.

5. Dog behaviorist like Dr.Ian Dunbar, Dr. Jean Donaldson, Ceasar Millan and the list goes on, all agree dog  to dog off leash play is critical.


For People

1. It is fun to watch dogs interact.
2. Or better yet, humans can exercise with their dogs, walk the park
or play ball.
3. Enjoy the great outdoors.
4. You get to meet others dog lovers and share ideas regarding
training, dog products, and dog friendly activities.
5. The dog park provides an opportunity to train your dog in a
new, more challenging situation.

For The Community

1. Well-socialized dogs are friendlier dogs and this means fewer
dog attacks and less annoying behavior.
2. Parks designated for dogs keep other parks and beaches dog free.
3. Every dog parks should have a bulletin board where the Humane
Society can list the pets they have for adoption and promote
membership. Members of the dog park can also use this to post
information and announcements for fellow dog park users.
4. The ability to meet fellow dog lovers and to post information on
a dog park bulletin board might ensure that pets found new homes
BEFORE they were surrendered to a shelter. OR, it will help dogs
better fit into their homes because exercise and socialization
decrease destructive behaviors and owners are less likely to get rid
of their family pet.
5. A dog park would provide a place to hold dog friendly events; Bark in the Park, Agility Training, Canine College all in a safe,
dog-friendly environment.
6. An accessible dog park provides disabled and elderly people a
place to exercise their companions.
7. A dog park might tempt people off the Hwy who are traveling with
pets. Several travelers plan their  lunch/dinners breaks and overnights stays around the presence of dog-friendly
places.  This could mean more business to Pacifica 
8. Finally, a dog park promotes responsible pet ownership.
This benefits the dog, the dog owner, AND the whole community!

 



Pacifica Tribune 9/12/2007
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Here are some of our ideas for a great dog park.  Please come to our meetings and let us know what you think.
 
  • About one acre or more surrounded by a 4' to 6' fence.  Divided into two sections.  Double gate entry
  • Shade and water
  • Adequate drainage
  • Parking close to site
  • Covered garbage cans with regular trash removal
  • Pooper scooper stations
  • Benches
  • Wheel chair access
  • Safe location, not isolated
  • Regular maintenance
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    To help get a dog park in Pacifica, please sign:

    Click here to sign the petition
    Petition
    Take action

    We currently have approximately 3000 signatures.  Please Sign the growing list of supporters, so we may be able to encourage action.
     
    THE CITY COUNCIL HAS APPROVED A PROPOSED DOG PARK SITE AT THE EAST SIDE OF SANCHEZ ART CENTER.   PENDING FINAL APPROVALS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PLANNING COMMISSIONS, WE HOPE TO START BUILDING IN A FEW MONTHS

     

     
    THIS IS EXCITING!  NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH CONTRIBUTIONS TO BUILD THE PARK (FENCES, GATES, TREES, GROUND COVER ETC.)

     

       

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