O.L.A.E. Newsletter
Volume No. 17

Issue No. 01

Happy 17th Anniversary
O.L.A.E.
Even though 2020 was a tough year due to Covid
and it’s was not easy for the Board to meet andhost the Halloween Howl. We did celebrate ourcontinued support and friendship of our small
group of directors. Brian Albright has been
instrumental in being the park steward and after
16 years, the Parks Director asked Diane
Buckshnis to retire as the City liason – so Brian
stepped in and said yes. You may still send allconcerns and complaints to o.l.a.e@comcast.netand Diane will forward to Brian our wonderful Park
Manager Rich Lindsay and any park issues will
get corrected, like we now have a NEW parkbench. As we all know “Dog Park Diane” (andretired BB, Coco, Jude, Dr. G, Julie) and current
Board will be forever grateful to Rich Lindsay forworking collaberatively with us for sixteen years
and helping shape this wonderful “club med fordogs” though trusting our volunteers. We lookforward to 2021!

Three-Dog Limit!!!
Recently, we received a complaint as someone
brought in a number of dogs. After reviewing theEdmonds Brown Rules Park’s Board andconsulting with Senior Animal Control Officer
Tabatha Shoemake, the answer is three andprovided the following code:
ECC 5.05.050: Running at large prohibited.
Section E: Any person or persons who take a dog
into the designated off-leash dog park area shall:(7): Have no more than three dogs in the offleash area in his or her possession or control.
Also please remember:
1) You must clean up after your dog(s) anddeposit feces in the containers at the site (EMC

Date: Winter 2020/21

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5.05.070) or a more memorable phrase: “Scoopthe Poop”.
2) You are liable for the damage inflicted by yourdog(s) (EMC 5.05.115).
3) Dogs that come and play must be licensed andvaccinated (EMC 5.05.020).
4) A complete list of rules are available at:
http://olae.org or at the City’s website
http://www.edmondswa.gov/police/animalcontrol-parking-enforcement.html

Ask Dr. Shanna
Ryan Frazier of the Veternary Specialty Center ofSeattle contacted O.L.A.E. looking for a way topartner somehow with us and many of you
remember the “Ask Dr. G.” series and so wewould like to introduce Dr. Shanna Hutchinson,
an oncology specialist.
Lumps & Bumps
Tumors can develop anywhere in the body, andin pets can commonly develop in or under theskin. Many of these are benign and may not needto have anything done about them, however
some can be malignant with the potential tospread to other parts of the body. You can help
monitor your pet at home for new masses so they
can be checked out as soon as possible to know
if they are of concern or not. We recommend
checking them once a month to look for new
masses and keep an eye on any old ones forchanges. To check for lumps or bumps on orunder your pet’s skin keep your fingers flat andheld together and then run them slowly acrossyour pet’s fur with light but firm pressure. If yourpet has long thick fur you may need to use a little
more pressure or use more of the tips of yourfingers than the flat of them. A mass will feel likea bump, a change in texture or both or might feellike something slipping or sliding under yourfingers if it is under the skin. You can use thismethod for almost all your pets body including theface, head, body and legs. Be sure to check theunderside of the chest and belly and insides of thelegs too. For feet, ears and tail you can lightly
grasp the area between your thumb andforefinger and gently run them over the surface.
Some pets may not tolerate having their feettouched well, especially between the toes. Neverdo anything that makes your pet stressed or
uncomfortable. If they do not tolerate an area
being touched, make sure to let your veterinarianknow at their next exam so the area can be safely
looked at. If you do find a mass, make note of it
and if you find it is growing or changing over a
one-month period, make an appointment withyour veterinarian to have it checked out as soon
as possible. If it is not changing or bothering yourpet then have it checked out at their next regular
health checkup.

“Play it safe Park Rules

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Become a Member
There are a lot of good reasons to become amember. Member dues go towards promoting
and improving our dog park. Members will
receive a subscription to our quarterly newsletter
which provides information on upcoming events,
news and educational features. All donated funds
are TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We now have PAYPAL
so you can go to our website
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P.O. Box 1562
Edmonds WA 98020 - 1562
EIN #16-1730771
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Please print clearly:
Name: _______________________________For your safety, please keep AT
LEAST 6 FEET AWAY FROMOTHERS and wear a mask:

Address: ______________________________

Enter at your own risk, the park is not
sanitized.
Do not enter park if you are exhibiting any
illness symptoms or have been in contact withsomeone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
Sanitize or wash your hands before and after
entering the park.
Spread out, limit groupings of people to 5 or
fewer to promote 6’ social distancing.
Avoid physical contact like handshakes orhigh fives.
Avoid touching gates, fences, benches, water
faucets and trash cans with bare hands.
Wear a mask if possible or when proper
distancing cannot be accomplished.

Email: _________________________________

About USO.L.A.E. (Off-Leash Area - Edmonds) became a
non-profit organization in August 2005, to fulfill
our mission to steward and maintain the off-leash
dog area in Edmonds. Please visit www.olae.org
to learn more about us and our mission.

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Evening Phone: _________________________

Dog(s) names: __________________________Can we email you the newsletter: □ Yes
Contact me to help volunteer:□ YesAnnual Membership□$ 10 Individual□$ 20 Family□$ 50 Sassy Supporter□$100 Best Friends Lounge(free advertising on O.L.A.E. website).
□$200 Yappie Club Level(free advertising on O.L.A.E. website &newsletter).
Make check payable to O.L.A.E. Thanks!
Current Yappie Club Sponsors:Blue Collar Dog House (www.bluecollardoghouse.com)
Edmonds Westgate Vet Hospital (www.evwh.com)
Jolene Otter from Quilts from the HeartGallaghers’ Where U-Brew (www.whereubrew.com)
Stella and Floyds (www.stellanfloyds.com)
McDonald McGarry Ins.(www.mcdonaldmcgarry.com)
Red Twig (www.redtwig.com)
Alicia Brattin
Brian Albright and Kiko (woof)
Rod Bohstedt & Nathan (woof)
Note: O.L.A.E. is not responsible for any illness or injury incurred duringpark visit. For information, please visit www.olae.org and look under rules
and responsibilities.