The non-profit volunteer group Park Pals is raising money to install a drinking fountain for humans and dogs this summer at French Lake Park. The fountain will provide fresh water for park patrons, and ideally, should reduce the number of discarded plastic cartons often used for water. - Courtesy image
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The non-profit volunteer group Park Pals is raising money to install a drinking fountain for humans and dogs this summer at French Lake Park. The fountain will provide fresh water for park patrons, and ideally, should reduce the number of discarded plastic cartons often used for water.

Doggie-human fountain fundraiser at French Lake Park


June 3, 2011 · Updated 3:08 PM 

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Park Pals will hold a fundraiser 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4 and 5 at the city’s official off-leash dog park at French Lake Park, located off 1st Avenue South between 312th and 320th streets. Park Pals is raising money to install a drinking fountain for dogs and humans. The organization's volunteers will sell biscuits, cookbooks and more.

Park Pals needs $3,500 to purchase the fountain, and is working to secure a grant. The drinking fountain costs $5,053. To learn more, visit parkpals.org.

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