June 1, 2023

The Dog Park is about friendships and socialization

for our dogs and their owners.

Above and below: Groups of friends in small dog area

Large dog area friends

A reunion of a litter of black Labs, now 1 year old, and their mom

Pug lovers group from Daytona Beach

See all the great new photos that are

posted to our website "Photo" page!

"Where Have the Benches Gone?"

Thanks For Asking!

While still under a 5-year manufacturers' warranty, the two benches located in the south entry Memorial Garden were shipped back to have them repair areas that were rusting. They will be returned in late summer/early fall. The manufacturer paid for shipping.

Photos by Bob Joy

Xylitol and Sorbitol

NOT for Dogs

Check the Label

Some peanut butters and nut butters are manufactured with less sugar but may include xylitol as a sweetener. Xylitol is also used in sugarless gum. It can be deadly to dogs. Check the labels to be safe.

And, from this story, it appears the sweetening agent Sorbitol is in Benedryl gel caps. While Benedryl tablets is commonly used for allergies or stings, do not use gels or time release varieties.

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“The difference between friends and pets is that friends we allow into our company, pets we allow into our solitude.” – Robert Brault