Arlington Dog Owners Group

Everybody had a great time at the A-DOG Wine Tasting Party at Menotomy Beer and Wine (80 Broadway St., Arlington) on the evening of June 15.  Thanks so much to all the organizers, especially Roslyn and Ann Smith and Susan Ruderman.  And, many thanks to Menotomy Beer and Wine, a Friend of A-DOG for hosting [...]

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In our current membership drive, we are asking our members why they choose to support A-DOG. You can add your own reasons in the Comments section! Here, with their permission, is what they are saying: “We need to speak up for the voiceless and that includes all animals.” – Heather B., Arlington “Every dog needs [...]

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A Substitute Motion on Article 36 was submitted to Town Meeting, along with a supporting report written by a few of the (ever-increasing!) number of A-DOG members who are elected Town Meeting Members. It is expected to come up for a vote as early as May 3. The Report, including the text of the Substitute [...]

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(Photo by Scott Goldberg of AM DEW Photos, Lexington) (editorial Intro by S. Doctrow)  As many of you know, unlike Arlington, Lexington enjoys a modern leash bylaw, whereby dogs are allowed off leash under owner control.  One of the favorite recreational spots for dog owners from Lexington, as well as surrounding towns including ours, is [...]

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Our fellow member Briana Flynn wrote to us recently to ask that we help spread the word about a holiday pet drive she and her family are planning.  They are collecting donated items needed by local shelters.  Please contact Briana at <petdonations@yahoo.com> to ask how you can help.  Their flyer is reprinted below to give [...]

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Many of you may recall that A-DOG sponsored a very successful screening of Prison Pups in April, 2008. Here’s another chance to see it and to support an excellent cause. And, please be so kind as to forward this information to everyone you think might be interested! On Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 7 p.m. [...]

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The Board of Selectmen recommended that town meeting vote in favor of the Green Dog plan this year. This represented a tremendous show of support by two Selectmen (Ms. Annie LaCourt and Mr. Kevin Greeley), who added their votes to the positive vote of Green Dog plan co-creator Selectman Clarissa Rowe. However, when the Article [...]

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Copyright 2008 – 2012, Arlington Dog Owners Group, all rights reserved Join the A-DOG group on Facebook, just for fun and to stick together! If you’re not a member, please join A-DOG today!: Join A-DOG online or by mail, by clicking the appropriate link at the right of our webpage.  Annual memberships run from April [...]

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Sponsored by MayDOG, the Maynard Dog Owners Group Have you ever wondered… * How can I keep my dog safe when he/she plays with other dogs? * What does normal dog play behavior look and sound like? * What are the warning signs that two dogs might be about to fight? * How do I [...]

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Our beautiful new logo was designed for us by A-DOG member and graphic artist Lisa Berasi. Our gratitude to Lisa and to her dog Alfredo who, we’re sure, helped to inspire her! We are also delighted to announce the first round of businesses offering discounts to our full members. These businesses, as well as other [...]

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(Left to right) Commissioner Kathleen Dennehy, Bristol County Sheriff’s office volunteers Deputy Robert Clavin, Major Laura Brook and Deputy Paul Douglas, with Shine, Superintendent Lynn Bissonnette, and film maker Alice Bouvrie (all photos by Roslyn Smith) by Sue Doctrow on behalf of A-DOG board A-DOG’s screening of Prison Pups on May 22 at the Regent [...]

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We’re sponsoring the Arlington premiere of Prison Pups, a film by Arlington resident Alice Dungan Bouvrie, on May 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Regent Theatre. Prison Pups is a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of four inmates at New England Correctional Center, a minimum-security facility in Concord, as they raise and train assistance dogs [...]

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Arlington Dog Owners Group, or A-DOG, was organized by a group of concerned dogowners and friends to address issues around dogs and people in Arlington, MA. We incorporated as a new not-for-profit organization in the spring, 2008. Our guiding principles are: Relationships with dogs and other companion animals have numerous benefits to individuals of all [...]

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