Oxford Mayor Richard Keebler said having a dog park will be great for Oxford, because a leash law inhibits dogs from being let loose to run around.
“The dogs always had to be on a leash unless they were on private property and in an enclosed area,” Keebler said. “I think that the dogs needed somewhere to go; it’s a good community place for the dog owners to get together as well.”
OxDOG had to raise the funds necessary to carry out the construction.
Phyllis Kadle, a Hamilton resident, donated $2,500 to the project, earning the right to name the small-dog area of the park, which she dedicated to her dog, Audrey.
“It’s going to be ‘Audrey’s Aire,’ which is a French word for ‘rest stop’ or ‘recreation area,’ ” Kadle said.
Ernst Bever donated $5,000 for construction of the park, saying his whole family loves animals and supports any projects devoted to improving the lives of them.
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