Fargo Dog Parks

Village West Dog Park

Village West Dog Park is closed temporarily due to wet conditions.

The Dog Park offers fenced in areas for large and small dogs to exercise and socialize. There is seating for dog owners, water fountains for the pets and a dog shelter. The Dog Park is open daily from dawn to dusk year round, weather and turf conditions permitting. The Dog Park is located at Village West Park (45th St and 9th Ave S, Fargo, ND). The park will allow your pet to roam and run in an enclosed area. This will allow your pet to socialize with other pets. The park has fenced areas for both large and small dogs. Strict rules and regulations will be enforced to provide a safe environment for all to enjoy.
Village West Dog Park Rules

There is an area for large dogs (greater than 17" at shoulders) and a small dog area (17" at shoulder or less). The following rules apply to both areas:

1. Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries caused by them.

2. Dogs must wear a collar, carry ID tags, be properly licensed, inoculated and in healthy condition.

3. Dogs must not be left unattended or out of sight.

4. Children must be under strict supervision at all times.

5. Owners must clean up after their dogs and repair any holes left by their pets.

6. Owners must carry a leash at all times. Dogs should be leashed before entering and prior to leaving the park.

7. Female dogs in heat are prohibited from entering the dog park.

8. Dogs must be removed from the dog park at the first sign of aggression.

9. Violators will be subject to removal from the park and suspension of park privileges.

Yunker Farm Dog Park

Check out Fargo's newest Dog Park. The Dog Park offers fenced in areas for large and small dogs to exercise and socialize. The Dog Park is open daily from dawn to dusk year round, weather and turf conditions permitting. The Dog Park is located north of the Children's Museum at Yunker Farm on 12th St & 28th Ave N, Fargo. The park will allow your pet to roam and run in an enclosed area. This will allow your pet to socialize with other pets. The park has fenced areas for both large and small dogs. Strict rules and regulations will be enforced to provide a safe environment for all to enjoy.

For Yunker Farm Dog Park Rules, see rules for Village West Dog Park.

Pets and Stray Animals

Pets can be wonderful companions, and these tips will help them be good neighbors as well!
Leash laws

A city ordinance requires that your pet remain on a leash when it is not on your property. The leash should not be more than six feet long. When you walk your pet, you must carry along supplies that will allow you to clean up any solid waste deposited by your animal.

There is one spot besides your property where your dog can run free. Take your pooch to one of the two Fargo dog parks for a little exercise and "social time" with other canines.
Problem barking

dogface2Pet owners have a responsibility to keep their cats and dogs from disturbing their neighbors. Continual barking by dogs or howling by cats can make your neighborhood an unpleasant place for others to live. Please be courteous to your neighbors by keeping your animals quiet.

You can call the Fargo Police Department at 235-4493 to report a problem animal in your neighborhood. A community service officer will warn your neighbor to keep his animal quiet. If the problem continues, police will ask you to sign a complaint so they can take further action against the owner of the problem pet.
Pet limits

Cat photoWe are often asked if there is a limit on the number of animals a person can own. The City of Fargo does not have an ordinance limiting the number of animals allowed per residence; however, if anyone is in the commercial business of breeding or boarding animals, and keeps five or more animals, then they must purchase a kennel license which costs $30 per year.

For more information on topics discussed on this Web page, call the community service office of the Fargo Police Department at (701) 241-8284.

For information on adopting a homeless animal, contact Adopt-A-Pet of Fargo-Moorhead or the FM Humane Society.

Fargo Fundraiser

Adopt-A-Pet is holding our annual Picture Your Pet fundraiser from 10am - 5pm on Saturday, November 10th at Petco. For a $15 dollar donation, we will photograph your pet against the 2 scenes we have available. The digital pictures will be placed on a CD for you to take home. You can view pictures from our Picture Your pet here.
Please call Petco at 701-281-0010 to schedule your pet.

Adopt-A-Pet

Adoption Information

Cost to adopt a cat with all shots up to date ranges from $50-60, $70 for a puppy and $100 for an adult dog.

Sponsor a Pet

A donation of $100 can help sponsor a dog or cat, paying for essential vaccinations; $50 helps feed an average dog for a 6 weeks! Non-monetary donations are also needed, please see the list to the right.

Adopt-A-Pet Needs Our Help

Adopt-A-Pet relies solely on donations and volunteers to save pets in need and place them in loving families. From Foster Homes providing shelter for rescued animals to Adoption Counselors and Public Relations, there's something you can do to help now.
Adopt-A-Pet Wish List

We will have a donation drop-off box at Rover's Playhouse.
· Dog Food
· Cat Food
· Toys
· Treats
· Rawhides
· Blankets
· Beds
· Cat Litter
· Stamps
· Paper towels
· Shampoo
· Leashes
· Collars

For more information, please visit the Fargo-Moorhead Adopt-A-Pet Website, or call 701-232-5856.

Local Fargo-Moorhead Pound Statistics
2006 2005
Total cats admitted to local pounds 1291 1267
Total cats euthanized at local pounds 574 697
Percentage of cats euthanized 44% 55%
Total dogs admitted to local pounds 979 957
Total dogs euthanized at local pounds 112 117
Percentage of dogs euthanized 11% 12%

5 Year Anniversary Celebration for Rover's

As part of our 5 year anniversary and Open House event, Rover's Playhouse will be hosting Adopt-A-Pet Saturday October 27th, 2007. Join us for Picnic with your Pet, Talent Show, and Silent Auction.

5 Year Anniversary Celebration
Customer Appreciation Week
October 22 - 27, 2007
Safari Day - Monday, October 22

4 - 6pm - A visit from the Zoo
"Do you look like your pet" contest. Sign up here. Winners announced Saturday at 1:30p. Does your pet have talent? Talent show at 2:00 on Saturday click here to signup.

Costume Contest - Tuesday, October 23

Come dressed in your costume for a howling good time!
Judging will take place throughout the day and the winners will be announced at the end of the day.
Mexican Fiesta - Wednesday, October 24

Smile have your pet's picture taken with a sombrero on and make sure to stop at our Nacho Bar.

Fall Festival - Thursday, October 25

Pie Social at Rovers
Free Pumpkin (1 per family)
Ice Cream for Dogs
Fun & Games - Friday, October 26
Hot Potatoe Races and many more fun and exciting events.
Come join us for fun and games

Open House - Saturday, October 27

Adopt A Pet Day
11am - 1pm - Picnic with your Pet at Rovers
12:30 - 1pm - Acupuncture and Chiropractic for our Pets Presentation by Dr. Brad Bartholomay, DVM
1:30pm - Winner of Look-a-Like Contest
2:00pm - Talent Show
2:45pm - Silent Auction Winners

Send us your pet photos!

To send your photos into the Red River Pet Press email info@fmbizjournal.com