(PHOTOS) Paws in the Park
Whippets Mac and Ribbon investigate their Hollywood Feed goodie bag during ‘Paws in the Park’ at Henderson Park Dog Park in Tucker on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Tucker, GA — Some doggone good fun was had during ‘Paws in the Park’ at Henderson Park Dog Park in Tucker on Saturday, Aug. 28. Pups were treated to toy giveaways and cooling pools and crepes and coffee were available for their humans.
Henderson Park Dog Park is an off-leash dog park with separate fenced-in runs for large and small dogs. The address is 4000 Henderson Park Road (access off Livsey Road on the east side of the park.) Hours are sunrise to sunset daily unless otherwise noted. For more information on city of Tucker Parks visit: tuckerga.gov and click on Parks and Recreation.
City of Tucker Mayor Frank Auman, First Lady Gaye Auman and First Dog Cooper take in ‘Paws in the Park’ at Henderson Park Dog Park in Tucker on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Carmen Rivera gives her pup Luca a neck scratch during ‘Paws in the Park’ at Henderson Park Dog Park in Tucker on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Elisabeth McDowell’s goldendoodle Maple Praline cools off in the pool during ‘Paws in the Park’ at Henderson Park Dog Park in Tucker on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Tyler Whitley and his fiancé Elizabeth Blackstock brought their guy Fred out for some fun during ‘Paws in the Park’ at Henderson Park Dog Park in Tucker on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Michelle von Hacke gets a high-five from Cookie during ‘Paws in the Park’ at Henderson Park Dog Park in Tucker on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Deb Hammacher, a longtime volunteer with LifeLine Animal Project was at ‘Paws in the Park’ in Tucker on Aug. 28 to give information about pet adoptions and other LifeLine services. LifeLine manages both DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services and operates its own low-cost vet clinic in Embry Hills at 3180 Presidential Drive. Hammacher said, “We have lots of fabulous animals waiting to go home with you,” which you can see online at lifelineanimal.org or in person at any of the three locations. Photo by Dean Hesse.
The Kratos family brought their newest member Berry to Henderson Park Dog Park in Tucker for ‘Paws in the Park’ on Aug. 28. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Hollywood Feed associate Imani Bolton holds one of the bags with a free toy and other goodies for the pups during ‘Paws in the Park’ at Henderson Park Dog Park in Tucker on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Johnny J. Johnson checks out the action during ‘Paws in the Park’ at Henderson Park Dog Park in Tucker on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Gracie plays in the cooling pool during ‘Paws in the Park’ at Henderson Park Dog Park in Tucker on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Dean Hesse.
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