When asked about his "pet" the man smiled and said, "Yep. 100% pure coyote." The coyote was reportedly playing quite well with other dogs who were doing more sniffing than usual....they were curious.
Please excuse my rant, but we are very lucky in the Northland to have several dog parks, nature trails and the Lakewalk to exercise our pets. It amazes me that so many pet owners either don't take pride in our scenic beauty or care about keeping it nice for others. This past weekend I found this, which is impressive for the dog's aim, but not impressive that it was left there by the owner for me
If you were hoping to spend some time with your four-legged friend Thursday at the Jean Duluth Dog Park, make sure not to go during their scheduled maintenance time.
I grew up in the country, the whole world was my dog's "park". It wasn't until I moved to the city and saw the smaller yards that I understood the need for dog parks. The first dog park in Duluth was introduced in 2004, the next in 2011, now we have a third on Riley Road. The dog parks well be closed temporarily while they're cleaned and maintained this week.
Last August, Duluth's newest and largest 3 acre dog park opened for four-legged friends across the Northland. While many families have enjoyed the park, one thing is missing: a name.