O.L.A.E. Newsletter
Volume No. 12

Issue No. 04

We DID IT!!!
OUR K-9 Veteran is funded!

Date: Winter 2016/17

Published Quarterly

were great and everyone had a really fun time. We
wish to thank all that donated this year to our Howland there were many new donors and our generous
old-timers. Many thanks to: “Scratch Distillery”, “BlueCollar Dog House”, “CKO Kickboxing”, “SeattleBarkary”, “Trader Joe’s”, “Evivva Woodfire Pizza”,“Hop Jacks”, “Gallaghers’ U-Brew”, “Walnut Street
Coffee House”, “Glazed and Amazed”, “Wash’n’Wag’n
Moblie Pet Care”; “Stella & Floyds Professional Pet
Care Services”; “Next-to-Natures”, “Celtic Cowboy”;
Jolene Otter of “Quilts from the Heart”; Bonnie Klasell;
Cathy Boyd; Mary Kathleen and Alina Hagstrom, andKaryn Kellogg. We are planning to perhaps have theHalloween Howl maybe in September next year sothat all can come and the weather will be morepredictable.

Food Bank gets 275 lbs!

It’s hard to believe that we were able to cobble
together $8,500 but we did it! A majority of funds
came from years of saving, watching our pennies andvolunteering to help keep the park clean and remind
our wonderful “club members” to renew each year. Wealso held 12 successful Halloween Howls and t-shirtdrives. We are really happy to say (woof - woof) that aK-9 hero will reside at the Edmonds Veterans Plaza
scheduled for completion this year. If you still want todonate and have your name on the website, we will
gladly accept donations. As you know, all donations
are tax-deductible and checks should be made out toO.L.A.E. at P.O. Box 1562, Edmonds WA 98020.

12th AnnualHalloween
Howl was agreat time!
Our 12th Annual Halloween Howl set for October 15thwas canceled due to weather. It was held two weeks
later and we had a modest turnout. But costumes

For the last few years, Blue Collar Dog House andOLAE have partnered together to provide dog food forthe people that frequent the food bank. Originally thisstarted when Petosa’s was closing years ago. OLAE
decided to purchase all their remaining dog food todonate to the food bank. The folks at the food bankwere SO thankful that we decided to continue thispractice twice a year and Blue Collar Dog House
donates with us and schedules the pick-up.

Book Review: “Off theLeash: A Year at the Dog
Park”“OFF THE LEASH: A Year at the Dog Park” byMatthew Gilbert is a group portrait of dog people,
specifically the strange, wonderful, neurotic, andeccentric dog people who gather at Amory Park(Amory), overlooking Boston. It's about author
Gilbert's transformation, after much fear and loathingof dogs and social groups - into one of those “dogpeople” with fur on their jackets, squeaky toys in theirhands, and biscuits in their pockets.
Gilbert, a longtime TV critic at The Boston Globe,
describes his reluctant trip into the dog parksubculture, as the first-time owner of a social Yellow
Lab puppy named Toby. Like many Americans, hewas happily accustomed to the safe distance of TV
viewing and cell-phone web surfing. But the play-obsessed Toby pulls him to Amory, and Amory
becomes an exhilarating dose of presence for him.
The joyous chaos of wrestling dogs and the park's
cast of offbeat dog owners he calls the "pack offreaks" - gradually draw him into the here and now.
Dog-park life can be tense. When dogs fight, theirowners bare their teeth at each other, too. Amid therollicking dog play, feelings tend to surface faster,unedited. But Gilbert shows how the Amory is also thehome of enduring friendships, romantic crushes anddaily meetings similar to group therapy or a standup
concert. As a TV critic, Matthew Gilbert is well-knownby his readership for humorous and wry writing style.
These charming narratives will appeal to anyone whohas ever enjoyed watching a puppy scamper througha park or enjoyed the feeling of being part of the pack.

Doggy Haven Resort – NewYappie Club Member
Doggy Haven (Haven) in Bothell is for socialized dogs
that desire to be with their canine friends. It also has
training, grooming and boarding options. The Haven
offers four separate play yards so that dogs can be
graded for activity level and size. For boarding, eachdog has its own room for rest, meals and sleep time.
Remodeled in 2014, to enhance capacity andcleanliness - floors were heated, air-conditioning and arapid air exchange system was added for your dogs’
health in mind. Additionally, classical music is played
at night for the calmest nighttime environment.

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

Become a Member
There are a lot of good reasons to become a member.
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.
Off Leash Area Edmonds (O.L.A.E.)
P.O. Box 1562
Edmonds WA 98020 - 1562
EIN #16-1730771
Please check one: □ New Member □ Renewal
Please print clearly:
Name: _______________________________
Address: ______________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________
Evening Phone: _________________________
Email: _________________________________The training facility - the “doggie dome” is in a
separate 2500 square foot field house. The field houseprovides space for dogs to be far enough apart whilein small class sizes of up to 8. The field surrounding
the training area is used for outdoor training and playtime in the warmer months. Seasoned Groomers arealso available and daycare is filled with happy dogs ona daily basis. The trained staff love dogs and that isevident. Touring the facility are Tuesday and Saturday
from 1-3 or by appointment. The website has
information so check http://doggyhaven.com/ for moredetails on the Haven.

SCOOP THE POOP!
If you see someone who doesn’t see where their dog
pooped, don’t get mad, just take a plastic bag overand say, do you need one of these. Please bepeaceful and kind. If you are interested in joining ourteam, contact us at o.l.a.e@comcast.net. We meet at
Gallaghers’ U-Brew the 2nd Thursday of the Month at
7pm and it is not a requirement to drink beer.

Dog(s) names: __________________________Can we email you the newsletter: □ Yes
Contact me to help volunteer:□ Yes
Annual 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) Find us
Doggy Haven Resort (www.doggyhaven.com)
ON
Jolene Otter from Quilts from the Heart
Stella and Floyds (www.stellanfloyds.com)
Wash’nWag’n Mobile Pet Service
Alicia Brattin
Jennifer Lill and Eric Johnson.
Victoria Vernon
Note: O.L.A.E. is not responsible for any illness or injury incurred during park visit. For information,please visit www.olae.org and look under rules and responsibilities.