Yes, We Need A Dog Park In Silverton! But Are You Willing To Pay To Go?
As a nearly 20 year resident of the little slice of Ocean County heaven known as the Silverton section of Toms River, I have seen many changes. Restaurants and other businesses come and go. Friends and neighbors move away, then new neighbors move in to hopefully make friends with. Then there are our furry friends. Ah, the neighborhood dogs. I love em all, even that German Sheppard that stands on his deck and barks at me and my pups as we walk by, like he is thirsting for our blood! Nah, he probably just wants to play! That right there has been the problem for years! There aren’t many places in Silverton to let your dog off leash and play with other dogs in the neighborhood. Sure the beach clubs in the area are fenced in, but none that I know of even allow dogs or any pets.
Well, all that has been seemingly fixed with the recent announcement of a brand new state-of-the-art Dog Park set to be built in the back end field at Silverton Park, off Maine Street in the heart of the neighborhood. Amazing news, really. According to the township press release, the park will include vinyl fencing 4 to 10 feet high, pet waste stations, a walking path, new landscaping, benches and recycling bins, and parking. There will be areas to walk dogs on leashes, and yes, an area for unleashed pups to frolic and play! All dogs must be licensed, and, here is the part that raised my bushy eyebrow…All dog owners wishing to attend must first purchase a 10-dollar dog park permit from the town. Wait, what? Is that per household or per dog? Is this a one-time deal, or do we have to renew park passes yearly like it’s Six Paws Over Silverton? I’m no cheapskate, and I will more than likely pay for the permit, but it’s just another case of our township taxes going up, yet then when it comes time for town improvements, here we go again with more fees and permits on top.
Whadda you think? Let’s talk about it this Fall over a cup of Pumpkin Spice whatever at the Silverton Dog Park. Me and Oakley and Cash will be there!
14 Items That Will Make Your Pet Happier
Giant Tennis Ball
Watch your pet’s eyes go as wide as this tennis ball when you give it to them! This is sure to make them so happy they won’t know what to do with themselves!
Sushi Catnip Toys
Oh, how my cat loves these! Catnip is one of her favorite things and these sushi catnip-infused toys make her so happy. She does those little rabbit kicks with them when she gets really excited about playing with them!
The Original Calming Donut Cat and Dog Bed
Oh boy, these beds look so comfy, even to us! This donut-style bed is great for dogs and cats that like to curl up while they sleep. The raised rim creates a sense of security and provides head and neck support, while the super-soft filling offers joint and muscle pain relief.
Cat Tower
Do you have a cat toy for your cats? If not, you’re missing out on a ton of fun for both you and your cat. Cat towers are the perfect way to give your cat something fun to do during the day. They’re made so that your cat can scratch, climb, nap, and play, sounds like the perfect item for anyone really!
Cat Window Hammock
Speaking of catnapping, if you have a cat that loves to sit in the window and/or nap in the sun this cat hammock is going to make them so happy. It suction–cups to your window and can hold up to 40 pounds, so it even fits multiple cats.
No Pull Dog Harness
A great way to make your dog happier is to make sure you walk them more! This no pull dog harness is great for dogs that have a tendency to walk you instead of you walking them. It removes the pull from the collar area to the back which makes them less likely to choke themselves and makes them walk a bit more evenly paced with you.
Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create? Drop us a line at shopping@bbgi.com.
