Couple Hopes 'Lucky Dog Park' Will Open in Port
The Port Washington Plan Commission will discuss the proposal from local business owners Bob and Ellen Paulus for a private dog park on Thursday night.
Having spent nearly 20 years working in greyhound rescue, Port Washington business owner Ellen Paulus is ready for the opportunity to provide responsible yet fun exercise options for area dog owners. "We have a lot of experience with handling large groups of dogs due to (our work in greyhound rescue)," she said. Ellen and her husband, Bob, of Paulus Printing, 1270 Mineral Springs Dr., have long offered what they called "playdates" for other greyhounds to run at their business — sometimes with 20 or 30 dogs. "The biggest thing for me is that I want to provide an area where dogs can exercise and run around, but in a safe environment." Ellen and Bob will present their idea for a private dog park to the Port Washington Plan Commission at its …
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Greg
3:27 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013
I prefer option number three, the Muttland Meadows model. Muttland Meadows, Inc. Dog Park is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization that exists solely on donations from its patrons for its financial support. But I am not against a business having a private for-profit park. The existence of a private park should not interfere with a public or semi public facility being built. The owners of a … more ›