As of mid-September 2014, the dog park is open.  Please review our rules webpage to learn more about accessing the park.

You are cordially invited to a PAWS of Southwest and SW Community Gardens Meet & Greet:

Sunday, September 15, 2013
11am - 2pm
 
Lansburgh Park
1098 Delaware Avenue, SW

Special Guest:  Sam the Bloodhound -  MPD's Newest Detective

• Check out the location of the future dog park!
• Challenge your dog on the obstacle course!
• Take a tour of the garden!
• Gardening and Dog Training Demonstrations!

Bring a Picnic and Enjoy the Afternoon Emoji Light Refreshments
   
Kids and Dogs Welcome! 

DPR partnered with DOH and the Washington Humane Society to host the 5th Annual Doggie Day Swim on September 7.  This year, one of the three locations was the Randall Pool, located at South Capitol and I streets. The event took place from 12pm – 4pm and admission was free for DC residents. Over 60 dogs and proud parents enjoyed the swim

See more photos on the flickr photo gallery.

Click the image to download the full-scale PDF.

Volunteers from PAWS of Southwest met at the SW Duck Pond on Saturday, July 13, to walk the neighborhood and clean-up for the inaugural poop pick-up.  Volunteers left reminder flags in areas where messes were found to remind pet owners that they should always pick up after their dog(s). 

95 chihuahuas racing for the championship title brought in $1,900 for PAWS of Southwest. Thank you friends from all around DMV and beyond! Plus our 50/50 cash raffle winner was so generous and donated all of her winnings back to PAWS of SW netting us another $650+ WOOF, WOOF, WOOF.

This neighborhood event benefited PAWS of Southwest and our efforts to build and operate an off-leash dog park in Southwest. The event was held at Kastles Stadium at 7th Street Landing, Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC from 11 am - 2 pm.

> Learn more at www.ontaponline.com/race

See more photos from the event at http://www.wjla.com/pictures/2013/05/running-of-the-chihuahuas/31306-2111.html

Watch the story above or read the report at http://www.wjla.com/video/2013/05/running-of-the-chihuahuas.html