“ thank you for organizing this. I was so surprised to find out that Kirkland doesn't have an off-leash park after moving here. I've lived in Seattle for 7 years and have made good use of their dog parks even before I had a pup of my own. It never occured to me that a city wouldn't have a dog park, especially one with so many dog owners. My condo complex alone could fill 1/2 a park, as most all of us have at least one dog. I live just north of Kirkland in unincorporated king co., and found your group by googling off-leash parks in kirkland. Only to be directed to a city website stating that there were none. Although not all of us live in the city, many people like me work in, and go here every day and would love our dogs to be welcomed here as well. ”

— Jennette on Apr 10, 2008.

“ We STILL need to let the City of Kirkland know about the how strong the need is in the community for off leash areas ”

— Jean on Jul 27, 2009.

“ If you own a dog, large or small, you should join this group. Considering Kirkland's budget situation, an off-leash dog park won't happen in our lifetimes if we don't organize and show that we as dog owners are willing to step up and partner with the city the same way sports leagues and other organizations of park users do. It's up to us. If we wait for the city to do it, it won't happen -- even if they HAVE money. ”

— A former member on Feb 11, 2009.

“ Only to help get the off leash park in Kirkland ”

— Jewlie on Oct 26, 2008.

“ great way to meet people and dogs ”

— jackie evans on Oct 26, 2008.

“ Other communities around us have off leash parks. It's time for Kirkland to have one. We have a wonderful city filled with great dogs and great dog owners. We humans are ready to make it happen! ”

— Megen Opsahl on Apr 9, 2008.

“ I think many more people want a dog park in kirkland than the city council realizes. We need to get the word out to everyone that we should speak up for what the city wants. Dog parks are also a great community resource, I moved recently from Tucson, which had several dog parks, and I met several friends from chatting at the dog park. ”

— Juliana Elton on Apr 9, 2008.

“ Great idea....I've already started someone on getting a logo going... ”

— adele hall on Mar 13, 2008.

“ I think the group is very much needed in the Kirkland area. I also thought it was extremely beneficial to have Chuck and Colleen there to field questions. ”

— Danell on Mar 12, 2008.

“ I'm looking forward to seeing what can be done. ”

— Nathan on Jan 15, 2008.

“ This was my 1st meeting and it was facilitated nicely by Jean. Thanks ! ”

— Jan Martinka on Nov 12, 2007.

“ I appreciate Jean taking the time and effort to organize this group in support of local dog owners. ”

— Debbie on Aug 21, 2007.

“ I think more people should get involved and help make this dog park a reality! ”

— A former member on Jul 10, 2007.