Summer is here! - Enjoy Fort Lauderdale's Dog Beach.

Pets and people are looking for places to chill out; have some fun, and enjoy South Florida's beautiful beaches!

Fort Lauderdale' Canine Beach is the perfect place to spend a day under sun along with our canine friends!
Canine Beach is located on Sunrise Boulevard at A1A in Fort Lauderdale. From the center line of Sunrise Boulevard at A1A north to Lifeguard Stand # 5. The Canine Beach is about 100-yard section of beach.
It is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays all year-round. Summer Hours are 5 pm – 9 pm

Annual and One-Weekend Permits are available:

• $30 per dog, tax included (Fort Lauderdale Residents)
• $45 per dog, tax included (Non-Residents)
• One-Weekend Permit (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) - $7 per dog. One-Weekend Permits may be purchased from the Park Ranger on duty at Canine Beach.
• Annual permit must be purchased in person at 1350 West Broward Boulevard (9 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday). Future renewals can be handled by mail.

Extra pooper scoopers are available, if needed. Please see the Park Ranger on duty.

For more information, please Tel: 954-828-PARK (954-828-7275)


http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/cityparks/canine_beach/index.htm

Barkham at Markham! Doggie Park

"Barkham at Markham" is the ultimate doggie park!

The park is about three-acre, fenced-in area, just west of the entrance to Markham Park in Broward County.

It was designed as a space for dogs to play leash-free. It includes sections for both large and small dogs, and it was the first dog park in the County landscaped with Bermuda sod to provide a smooth, even grassy playing surface.

Amenities include:

• 8-foot-wide asphalt paths for walking or jogging with your pet


• Two shelters feature fountains dispensing chilled water for humans, dogs have their own fountains


• Washing dog area for doggies of all sizes!


• The entire dog park is fully ADA accessible.


• Both dogs and their owners are expected to adhere to Dog Park Rules

Enjoy a day in the park with your best friends!

For more information, please call 954-389-2000.
http://www.broward.org/parks/dogpark.htm

The Humane Society of Greater Miami invites you a wine tasting benefit!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
from 6-9 pm

Miami's Chop House
Met 1 Building
300S. Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, 33131

For more information, please contact stephanie@humanesocietymiami.org