Release Date: Jul 8, 2009
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The Montgomery County Commissioners, the Montgomery County Solid Waste District and the Animal Resource Center are pleased to announce that the "Bark is Back" at the Montgomery County Bark Park!  Part of the facility was closed for renovation and re-seeding in the fall as crews worked diligently to restore the turf cover.

"It's a critical part of our long-term environmental management plan for the property," said Don Freels, who oversees the park maintenance. "We have to keep a substantial cover on the former mono-fill as required by EPA regulations. Right now, the re-opening is temporary to see if our efforts have been successful."

Citizens are now able to use both sides of the Bark Park again but Director Mark Kumpf of the Animal Resource Center stressed, "The grass is for our four-legged Bark Park patrons. We need all of our two-legged companions to stay on the new paths installed last year.  Animal Care & Control Officers will be visiting the Bark Park to remind folks to stay on the paths as well as checking for current dog licenses." A 2009 dog license is required to use the park. Owners should make sure that their dogs are displaying their tags. Lost tags can be replaced at the Animal Resource Center or the Montgomery County Auditor's office.

The Bark Park is located in Dayton at 6794 Webster Street, directly behind the Animal Resource Center. It is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. Owners may read more online at www.mcohio.org/animalshelter.

The Animal Resource Center will be open this Sunday from 11:00am until 2:00pm for "Mingle with Our Mutts" featuring local breed rescue groups, animal fostering organizations and local shelters. There will be lots of dogs and cats available for adoption! For more information call 898-4457.