Mission achieved! After working to extend the variety of off-leash amenities within the Bozeman space for the previous 12 years, native nonprofit and perennial GVLT associate, Run Dog Run, has achieved its mission and formally dissolved.
With the abundance of canine parks in Bozeman immediately, it’s laborious to think about a time when there weren’t so many choices for our beloved pups. But, that was the truth earlier than Run Dog Run, led by Executive Director Terry Cunningham, devoted itself to advocating for and creating a lot of the canine parks that our furry pals now frequent, together with Lewis and Bark Park at Bozeman Pond Park, the play areas close to the softball complicated, and Anderson Dog Park within the Gallatin Regional Park. The organization additionally inspired builders to incorporate canine parks in any new subdivisions, which has turn into extra frequent thanks, partly, to Run Dog Run.
GVLT was honored to associate with Run Dog Run in quite a lot of methods, together with buying the 12 acres of land north of Bozeman Pond the place Lewis and Bark Park was established. The park is now owned and maintained by the City of Bozeman.
GVLT and the City of Bozeman additionally partnered with Run Dog Run to determine the favored Lend-a-Leash program at trailheads throughout the Bozeman space. And Run Dog Run supported the GVLT Trail Ambassador and Outside Kind path etiquette campaigns.
“Run Dog Run has been instrumental in providing safe spaces for people to take their dogs and provide resources like dog bags and leashes to keep our pups happy and healthy,” explains GVLT Trails Director Matt Parsons.
GVLT’s staff extends its deep gratitude to Terry and everybody who helped efficiently pursue the mission of this all-volunteer organization. Countless canine tails are wagging in appreciation of your efforts!
