Dogs, owners enjoy the plunge

Thursday, September 9, 2010

By SARAH REED/Staff Writer

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Dogs led their owners into the pool at Indian Foothills Park Tuesday, Sept. 7. This was the 4th year for Doggie Plunge and 46 dogs had come through the gate within the first 45 minutes. Complete with treats and door prizes, the event was well received as some owners could be overheard saying they'd like some kind of dog park in Marshall.

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Dixie, a 4- or 5-year-old lab, couldn't stop chasing her tennis ball. David Jones brings her to the park every day for a two-mile walk. "She loves to swim," Jones said. "I didn't want a dog when she first came onto the property. I tried to give her away to fifty different people. But she's wonderful, full of sunshine." Dixie leapt off the pool edge and crossed several lanes, only stopping periodically to catch her breath and pass the ball back to Jones.
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always a blast!!!

-- Posted by wheresthelove on Fri, Sep 10, 2010, at 7:58 AM

I have wanted to get momentum behind a dog park for years, but didn't know if the plan would have support. Let's get together and brainstorm on a project, seek a site, and lay a foundation for this great idea. Who else out there is in on hatching a plan?

-- Posted by WanderingNot Lost on Thu, Sep 9, 2010, at 7:09 PM

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