May 23, 2011   UPDATE   UPDATE   UPDATE

Great News, as many of you know we have been looking for a new location for a dog park and ways to raise funds to build one.

Well, to that end, we have decided to enter a contest in which our town could win $100,000 to build a new dog park.

Location etc is still to be determined but for now please visit the website:

http://www.barkforyourpark.com/city/foxboro_Massachusetts

 

and post as to why you think Foxboro should win. There is no cost or anything involved to you. We just need your vote.

They can also be reached at Pet Safe’s Facebook Page

Please spread the word to all your friends and family, you do not have to live in Foxboro to post and vote.

 

We only have until June 1st to enter so time if of the essence here folks. Go to the website right now please.

 

More info to follow…

 

FOXBORO DOG PARK INC IS A LICENSED 501(C) WHICH MEANS ALL OF YOUR DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. OUR TAX ID NUMBER IS 000994567

Other useful info to have

Mass Dog Bite Statute:

Chapter 140: Section 155. Liability for damage caused by dog; minors; presumption and burden of proof

Section 155. If any dog shall do any damage to either the body or property of any person, the owner or keeper, or if the owner or keeper be a minor, the parent or guardian of such minor, shall be liable for such damage, unless such damage shall have been occasioned to the body or property of a person who, at the time such damage was sustained, was committing a trespass or other tort, or was teasing, tormenting or abusing such dog. If a minor, on whose behalf an action under this section is brought, is under seven years of age at the time the damage was done, it shall be presumed that such minor was not committing a trespass or other tort, or teasing, tormenting or abusing such dog, and the burden of proof thereof shall be upon the defendant in such action.