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Conrad

Conrad (and his dad, Scott)!

Q: Tell us a little about Conrad!

Scott: I fostered Conrad from Animal Friends, and when they said, “Bring him back”, I looked in his eyes and I said “Nope! I can’t!” He’s too good of a dog.

Q: Do we know what kind of dog Conrad is?

Scott: He’s a boxer pittie mix

Q: Can you tell us a little about his condition?

Scott: He has degenerative myelopathy. It’s the dog version of Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was diagnosed 13 months ago. They gave him 6 to 9 months to live. He and I would jog together every day to keep his muscles strong. He’s losing movement from the back legs forward. There are 5 stages and he’s in stage 4.

Q: Does he have any favorite places and best friends?

Scott: He loves going to the dog park, it’s his favorite place! Along with Home Depot. He likes to play with Manny and Ace. Any large dog, he likes to play with them. I would foster, and he’s always played with them.

Q: What is Conrad’s favorite thing?

Scott: This (the park) is his favorite thing. He knows “park”. He loves to go for rides also. He likes treats!

Q: Is there anything else you’d like us to know about Conrad?

Scott: His nickname is Beauford. All my friends call him that. He is the friendliest and sweetest dog. He loves to be petted. Even in his wheelchair, he’ll still playful. He’s content and happy.

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Smoky

Smoky (and his mom, Maria)!

How old is Smoky and what month is his Birthday? Smoky is 3 years old, and his birthday is the day after Christmas, December 26th

What breed of Dog is Smoky? We were told that he is a Lab/Hound dog mix, but we haven’t done any DNA testing to verify that.

What Nick Names do you have for Smoky? There are many: Smokestack, Smoky Poky, Smoky Monster, Smoky the Bandit, Smoky Ninja, the list goes on LOL

What is Smokys’ best trick? Stealing things!

Tell us a little bit about Smoky and how he came to live with you? The day before the Covid shut-down, our family (myself, my husband, my daughter Rachel and my son Mark) went to Animal Friends to supposedly look for an adult dog. This was because we knew that my daughter and I would be doing most of the training, and we didn’t feel that we could train a puppy. We were interested in an older dog there named Jean Grey. However, my husband and my son noticed 2 puppies together in the “Puppy Room,” and they decided we had to get one of the puppies. Radar was already adopted, so we adopted Major Burns. Of course, we had to change his name. We went through an endless series of possible names before we settled on Smoky. It suits him!

What is Smoky favorite thing to do? Come to the Dog Park and play with his friends! (And steal things that don’t belong to him!)

Is there anything else you would like to share about Smoky? Thank goodness he is lovable, or I don’t know if my daughter and I would be able to tolerate him!

Rapid Fire Questions:
Front seat or back seat – The entire car is his!
Sleep on the Floor or in your Bed – On any couch that he wishes!
Surf or Turf – He actually really likes any kind of bread that he can steal LOL
Ball or Squeaky Toy – He will only steal a ball if he can get another dog to chase him. His only goal with a squeaky toy is to destroy it so that he can get the squeaker out.
Water or Dry Land –  Smoky is not a fan of water at all. He prefers to stay dry, unless he is at the park rolling in the mud with other dogs. He is that special!

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Board Members Wanted

The Bellevue Dog Woods off-leash dog park is looking to add new board members to our park board. The Board is responsible for overall policy and direction of the Bellevue Dog Woods, and conducts routine operations. By donating your time and experience, you can really make a difference!

Responsibilities include

  • Assist in upkeep and maintenance of the park
  • Participate in meetings/events on a regular basis, as able
  • Prepare well for meetings/events, and comment on minutes and reports
  • Participate and serve on committees, as necessary
  • Stay informed about the community and our committees
  • Willingly take on assignments, which are thoroughly completed on time
  • Build good relationships that constructively contribute to our mission
  • Help communicate, promote, and raise funds to support our mission
  • Become familiar with our financial and other resource needs
  • Understand the policies and procedures
  • Report to the Board

Additional Questions

  • Why do you think you’re a good candidate for Bellevue Dog Woods?
  • How did you hear about us and are you a current dog park attendee?
  • Do you have any special skills that could be of use?

To apply, please send your Letter of Interest along with references to bellevuedogwoods@gmail.com or to:

Bellevue Dog Woods Association
P.O. Box 9743
Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Please include why you are interested in a board position, applicable skills, level of interest, and time available to commit.

You will receive confirmation by email or physical mail if selected. A 2/3 majority of the board is required for approval.

This posting will be available online and at the park.

Thank you,

Bellevue Dog Woods Association Board

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Volunteer Coordinators Wanted

Hello Dog Lovers! The Bellevue Dogwoods cannot succeed without volunteer help. We are looking for one or two Volunteer Coordinators to assist in the coordination of daily, weekly and monthly tasks needed to keep our park clean, safe and fun for not only our 4-footed family members, but also their families. You will be required to communicate with the Bellevue Dog Woods Board of Directors and escalate to them if needed.

What are we looking for? Coordinators that are frequent visitors to the park, who have the ability to build relationships and grow the park volunteer team.

Duties Include the Coordination of:

  • Regular Park Maintenance including solicitations of donations and/or services
    • Waste Cleanup
    • Pond Maintenance
    • Lawn Maintenance
  • Noticing, Reporting and Escalating Safety Issues
  • Coordinating Park Improvement Days
  • Coordinating Special Events
  • Be an advocate for the park
  • Other duties as assigned

Does that sound like you? Please email us at bellevuedogwoods@gmail.com to apply!

Sincerely,

The Bellevue Dog Woods Association Board of Directors