Run for Rover
Join Us at Run for Rover
July 9th, 2010Get Fit and Sit Event A Success
May 2nd, 2010We would like to thank everyone who came out and enjoyed a wonderful Sunday at The Barkyard. Everybody had a fantastic time watching demonstrations, doing some “pawlates” (pilates for dogs), and trying out the dog-agility equipment.
National Pet Week
April 25th, 2010
Join the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society and Pet Emergency Fund at the Barkyard, to celebrate the National Pet Week theme of “Pets & People Healthy Together,” Sunday, May 2, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Canine Sports Complex will be presenting agility demonstrations, and there will be games and prizes for pets (and their people, too)! This is a free event. For more information, contact the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society. You may also download the event flyer (PDF).
Winner of Best Community Float
April 9th, 2010
The decision to enter the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and create a float was all done within a week. Needless to say, we were very excited to hear that our entry was selected by the Parade Committee as the Best Community Parade Float! The Barkyard would like to thank the sponsor of the Parade, the United Irish American Association, as well as the trophy sponsors. The Bishop Timon Trophy, awarded in memory of Catherine M. O’Brien, was sponsored by the Friends of Mark Schroeder. Unfortunately, the dogs couldn’t be with us to accept the beautiful trophy, but it will be on display at the Ellicott Small Animal Hospital for all to sniff and see!
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
March 13th, 2010
Join us as we start a new yearly tradition!
The Barkyard will be in the Buffalo Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, come out and show your Irish pride!
April Stools Day 2010
February 27th, 2010
It’s time for some Spring cleaning, so we’re looking forward to seeing some friendly volunteers willing help us out. This year, cleanup will take place on April 11, at 10:00 a.m.
As we did last year, join us at The Barkyard at LaSalle Park, bring some plastic bags, your scooper or shovel, and help us keep the park a safe and enjoyable place for dogs and humans alike.
Your kindness will be rewarded with slobbery kisses, wet noses, and perhaps some coffee and donuts!
To volunteer for April Stools Day—or to learn other ways to help The Barkyard—contact us or send an e-mail to volunteer@thebarkyard.org.
Park Construction: Water Lines
November 7th, 2009As you may have noticed, there is construction taking place in both sides of the Barkyard. We are very excited to report that the Buffalo Water Authority (managed by American Water) is installing water lines for fountains which are expected to be in place before Summer 2010.
Work is taking place as weather permits, so we can not predict when either (or both) areas of the Barkyard may need to be temporarily closed. We appreciate your patience, and ask that you pardon any inconvenience (and mess) while these improvements are in progress.
Back to Stool
September 16th, 2009
Join us at The Barkyard, Sunday, September 27th at 10 a.m. for our “Back to Stool” Fall cleanup. We will be performing general grounds maintenance (picking up poop, removing litter, etc.), as well as tending to the trees. If you can, please bring some of the following supplies: shovels, trash bags, mallets for stake hammering, etc.
As in the past, your kindness will be rewarded with sloppy kisses, wet noses, and maybe even some coffee and donuts!
If you have questions, or would like to learn about other ways to help The Barkyard, send an e-mail to volunteer@thebarkyard.org.
Barkyard T-shirts
September 15th, 2009
Help support The Barkyard with a donation of $20 (plus $5 shipping), and we’ll send you a t-shirt! Silkscreened right here in Buffalo, NY, on white heavyweight cotton shirts.
Barkyard Barbecue 2009
July 12th, 2009
Bring the dogs for a barbecue to benefit The Barkyard! Saturday July 25, 2009, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at WJ Morrissey Irish Pub, on Mississippi Street in Downtown Buffalo.
Enjoy free-flowing beer, wine, and sprits, plus grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and sausages. Open to well-mannered and leashed dogs of all ages, and people over 21 years of age.
Tickets
Single admission is a donation of $25, online or at the door. Web-only ticket special: 2 for $40, until July 24th. Admission for dogs is free (with paid human admission).
Come out and play
We’ll see you there!
April Stools Day
March 28th, 2009
The Barkyard hasn’t learned to clean up after itself and it could use a bath (so to speak). We’re looking for some friendly, energetic and not-so-easily-offended volunteers to help with a little spring cleaning.
Join us at The Barkyard at LaSalle Park, bring some plastic bags, your scooper or shovel, and help us maintain a safe and enjoyable place for dogs and humans alike.
Your kindness will be rewarded with sloppy kisses, wet noses, and maybe even some coffee and donuts!
To volunteer for April Stools Day—or to learn other ways to help The Barkyard—contact us or send an e-mail to volunteer@thebarkyard.org.