The Adventures of 'Philadelphia Dog Parks'

Winston, like many dogs, absolutely loves to go outside and play. Living in the city makes that difficult sometimes. One of the best solutions to Winston’s cabin fever is to take him to the dog park. Here is a list of some off-leash dog parks located in the Philadelphia area.

Schuylkill River Dog Park: 2500 Lombard St

This park has an area specifically for small dogs along with another area for bigger dogs. They also provide complimentary biodegradable poop bags.

The Triangle Dog Park: E Fletcher and E Girard

This is a community run dog park located in Fishtown.

I-95 Dog Park: Front and Chestnut

The 1-95 Dog Park is covered in mulch, which helps to reduce mud and keep Fido clean.

Mario Lanza Dog Park: 2nd and Catherine St

The Mario Lanza Dog Park includes water fountains, hoses to clean off your dog, benches, trees, and tables. This park also has lighting so that you and Fido can take a stroll through the park at night! This park is known for being well maintained. Their heaviest traffic on weekdays is between the hours of 4:00 and 7:00pm.

Pretzel Dog Run at Manayunk Park: Silverwood and Rector St

This volunteer-based dog park is located in Manayunk, a suburb of Philadelphia. Be sure to bring your own water and bowls for your dog to drink from. The link to their website can be found here. http://www.manayunkdogpark.com/about.html

Orianna Hill Dog Park: 900 N Orianna St

This is a members-only dog park. Because it is members-only, this dog park tends to be cleaner than others. For more information visit http://www.oriannahill.org/

There are several other dog parks located in the Philadelphia area. Some of these dog parks may be closed for the winter so make sure to check out their websites before heading over. For more information, you can visit bringfido.com! 

Winston's Friends: Operation Ava

Winston’s feature friends this week come from Operation Ava located in the heart of Northern Liberties. Operation Ava is a no-kill animal shelter.

Evelyn is a senior Yorkie mix. She is a very shy and a little frightened.  Evelyn has problems seeing due to cataracts. Due to her lack of sight, she can be very afraid of quick or sudden motions. Despite her disability, Evelyn is very sweet and loving. She enjoys cuddling, being pet, and giving kisses. She would do best in a quiet home, preferably without children

Meet Stormy! He is a young Pomeranian/Terrier mix. Stormy’s favorite thing to do is go outside. He loves to wander around the yard and go on adventures! He is a good listener because he knows how to sit for treats. He also loves to give kisses and cuddle. Stormy is looking for someone who loves adventure as much as he does!

Our last friend of the day is Sparky. Sparky is a two-month-old kitten who came in with his brother Springer. Sparky is playful and loves other cats that like to play as well. He also gets along great with children and knows how to use a litterbox. Springer and Sparky do not have to go home together, but if you’re interested, two is always better than one!

All animals at Operation Ava receive a wellness exam from their veterinarian. Each is up to date with their shots and have been spayed or neutered. Dogs over 7 mos. are tested for heartworm and Lyme diseases and cats are tested for FeLV and FIV. Each dog also receives a microchip, which can be used to help a lost dog locate his or her family if they are delivered to a shelter or veterinarian. They are also eligible for a complimentary 30-day pet health insurance policy from Shelter care if you provide an E-mail address when you complete the adoption.

In order to adopt Evelyn, Stormy, or Sparky you must provide a veterinary reference or three personal references, proof that you are allowed to have pets if you rent, proof of home ownership if that is the case, and valid identification. All members of your household, including other dogs must be present to meet the adoption candidate. Please call 215-240-1240 if you are interested.