DogPAC Events

boneanza poster BONE-anza Rain Date

Mark your calendar and tell your dog(s) that they will be going to the BONE-anza to sniff out and eat dog treats made by WOOFABLES, the gourmet dog bakery. On Saturday, May 10, WOOFABLES and JC DogPAC will hold the spring BONE-anza. WOOFABLES will bake and provide 3000 dog biscuits for your dogs to find in City Park, in the area defined by the train ride tracks adjacent to Shelter 10.

Registration will start at 2pm, and the event at 3pm. You can pre-register at WOOFABLES using this form (Word) (PDF). If you pre-register, you won't have to stand in line to register at the park on May 10.

The cost is $10 per dog and proceeds go to JC DogPAC, which will be opening a second off-leash dog park in Iowa City this summer.

Dog Paddle 2007, September 4 & 5, 2007

Dog Paddle 2007 was a huge success. Read the Press-Citizen article about Tuesday's paddle. More than 770 dogs came, and we know that some of those dogs got to swim both days. Thanks to everyone who came, all the dogs, the sponsors, and the volunteers. Shall we do it again next year?

waiting to get into the dog paddle poolside at the paddle

Jeff Banaszek, our official photographer, posted photos from Tuesday and Wednesday.

Dog Paddle 2007 sponsors were Pet Memories Accessories, Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service, Leash on Life, Iowa State Bank & Trust Company, Camp Bow Wow, Bright Eyes & Bushy Tails Veterinary Hospital, and Bark Busters.

dogs at dog paddle 4th Annual Dog Paddle, Sept. 5-6, 2006

It was as success for dogs and people alike, and over $5200 was raised to support on-going improvements at the park. Some lucky dogs got to swim both days of the paddle. Many happy people discovered that the paddle was great fun to watch and be a part of. Thanks to everyone who came to support this terrific event, all of the volunteers, and our sponsors: Bright Eyes and Bushy Tails Veterinary Hospital, The (Cedar Rapids) Gazette, Iowa State Bank & Trust, Leash on Life, Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service, and Woofables.

See 2006 Dog Paddle photos by Jeff Banaszek, who has taken photos of other JC DogPAC events, available for viewing on his web site.

Park Opened on Saturday, June 17, 2006

The Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park opened officially at 8am on Saturday, June 17, 2006. Look at photos from that great day. Park rules and information here.

EGGStravaganzas

The second EGGStravaganza, a hunt for dog treats for you and your dog, was held on the rain date of Sunday, May 7, 2006. There were lots of eager dogs that hunted for, and found, the 5000 egg-shaped treats made by Woofables. See photos from the event, taken by Jeff Banaszek, who has photographed several DogPAC events.

See photos from the April 2005 EGGStravaganza.

Thornberry Funds Construction

At a press conference on Friday, 14 October 2005, Dean Thornberry announced a generous gift that will fund construction of the dog park.

dean thornberry and JCDogPAC board bulldozer at dog park dean thornberry, anne burnside at press conference

Dean Thornberry and JCDogPAC board Equipment ready at the park site Anne Burnside and Dean Thornberry

Photos from 2005 Dog Paddle.

updated May 1, 2008