Central Bark – Dog Park
Opened winter 2008. This dog park has lights, benches, trees, and some agility equipment and you must register here to gain entry. This dog park is supported by The Evansville Dog Owners Group (EDOG) and the land is supplied by the City.
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Address:
2251 N. First Avenue
Kleymeyer Park Evansville Indiana 47710 U.S.A.
Hours of operation:
The City has installed dusk-to-dawn lighting in the park to allow owners and their furry friends to enjoy extended hours.
Email address:
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Who We Are
Central Bark, Evansville’s Dog Park began when several folks joined together to ask the City of Evansville for a Dog Park. At first we were laughed at even though statistics show dog owners are plentiful and were interested in a park. Finally after requesting sites all over the City literally for years, they agreed to let us have a Dog Park in Kleymeyer Park which is a former dump. Afraid of lawsuits, the City required us to allow attendance only through membership with a strong set of rules. The only thing the City agreed to pay for was the lights for security. We held bake sales, dinners and BBQs, finally purchased over 300 truck loads of dirt for the first acre, and Central Bark was borne. Our only supporters were the Evansville Kennel Club who paid for the first acre of fence. None of us are wealthy but we have worked very hard over the years to make it the best we could. It is true that we have glass come up through the ground occasionally but keep in mind this is the same ground that right now holds three baseball fields that are played on all summer and several makeshift football fields that children play on all fall and some of the winter.
The risk of aggressive dogs is greatly reduced by our membership and is much safer by far than a park that is open to anyone who wants to bring their dog to a dog park. We require any dogs entering to be vaccinated and socialized. Dogs with problems are encouraged to work on their problems with a professional trainer before they come back.
EDOG Membership
EDOG members support the organization’s mission and projects. Membership dues are $42 per year, every April 1st. Pro rated dues for early or late joiners. EDOG is supported entirely by membership dues and contributions. We appreciate your support. All fees are non-refundable.
Central Bark Dog Park
Central Bark Dog Park is a membership required park. Our goal is give you a place to exercise and socialize your non-aggressive dog in an off-leash park. For more info and see how to apply, please visit our web site at http://www.evansvilledogpark.org
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IT'S HARD TO ASK FOR HELP
It's been a sad week in the world of animal rescue. First, a transport van filled with dogs going to their new homes in NY, exploded into flames (they are still investigating.) The driver managed to save a few of the dogs, but the rest perished in the fire. Our hearts are broken along with theirs as we worry about these types of things every time we hit the road ourselves.
Then, a very much beloved wildlife rescue took her own young life after years of cyber-bullying, leaving behind a heartbroken husband, a daughter, and, of course, her sweet rescued animals.
My heart is so heavy right now. Amid all this sadness, we too have our own worries of trying to keep our doors open. The decline in donations is more than words can describe.
If you scroll through our social media pages, you will see that we rarely "beg" for money. We assume that people are aware that we are a non-profit organization, which relies on donations. Unfortunately, it's simply not the case. At times, we feel invisible.
Yet when I do post for help, it has become all too common for the haters to insert their ugliness of "You don't need the money. You drive a luxury car"...mind you, I drive a 1997 and a 2003 vehicle. And the list goes on of the things they pick at of "why we don't need the money." Of course, the issue of us housing HUNDREDS of dogs and cats never plays a part in their rant against us.
So it is with hesitation that I have to ask for help. Last month y'all helped us raise the money we needed to get our transport van repaired (she's got about 200K miles on her, but she's hanging in there). We cannot thank you enough! However, we now move on to other needs.
Our work truck is in the shop with an unpaid bill. Our very high vet bills can never seem to get down to a zero balance. And the list goes on. Any and I mean any donation that you can spare would be so greatly appreciated.
Here is the link to our donation page: vrcpitbull.com/how-you-can-help/donations/
And to the haters...please just keep scrolling by. The sadness and despair that all of us animal rescuers are feeling right now cannot deal with anymore. We are simply asking for help to continue saving the dogs (and cats) that everyone claims to love so much. ... See MoreSee Less
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There is currently THIRTY FIVE dogs past their hold times at Evansville Animal Care & Control!!
Come in and meet them TODAY!!
Foster to adopt directly through EACC
Reach out to your rescue of choice if you can foster!!
RECLAIM!!
EACC can not survive and be successful on numbers like this. We NEED people to be responsible for their pets!!
Come in and do a walk through!
Bring treats!
Do a meet and greet!
35 dogs can go home with new families TODAY!!
Evansville Animal Care and Control
815 E Uhlhorn Street Evansville 47710
10am to 5pm
Monday through Saturday
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Be careful. Someone got locked in the dog park today. Had to climb out. Not sure who checks or repairs the lock/repairs the gate ... See MoreSee Less
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