Local non-profit, RUFF, Responsible Urbanites for Fido, and the City of Boston held a banner Spring Grand Opening of the Prince Street Dog Park in the North End. The two-level canine park is located in the flights area of DeFilippo Playground, also known as the Gassy. Exploration and open play was the main activity for the dozens Read More…
Help Freeway support a local shelter in donating pet food and supplies. Drop off your donation at the Post-Gazette 5 Prince Street, North End, Boston by Tuesday, November 21st.
R.U.F.F. September Newsletter September is upon us. We at RUFF hope all our furry friends and their owners enjoyed a wonderful summer. This is also a time of transition, new faces to the neighborhood, and sadly, some of you may have moved. If you see a new doggie face, please share the RUFF group information Read More…
RUFF North End, the local dog owners group, held a community chat at the December meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) regarding dog issues in the neighborhood. RUFF leaders Leslie Horn and Anya Potter responded to questions about how to encourage irresponsible dog owners to pickup after their dog. The group has Read More…
The North End’s own Freeway from the Post Gazette would like to wish everyone a very, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Serving up healthy homemade dog treats and speciality pet items, Polkadog Bakery recently opened at 57 Salem Street in Boston’s North End. With chicken and cod being among the best sellers, most of these natural dog treats are made right here in Boston. In their facility on the Fish Pier in the Seaport, Polkadog makes their treats Read More…
Article by Maria Ciampa and Photos by Michele Morgan Loyal human supporters and their pet companions participated in six categories at the Second Annual RUFF Fundraiser Dog Show that kept us smiling and laughing! BRING HOME THE BACON! Yeah, for all our mutts and purebreds who support RUFF’s efforts! Thanks to all our participants both human Read More…
RUFF, the local dog owner group, sponsors a monthly cleanup where members focus on various parts of the North End neighborhood. This month, Leslie and Amy scrubbed down the granite posts on the Prado. “It’s a hot spot for dogs passing through on a walk,” said Amy. “We used a mix of hot water with white vinegar. Read More…
A concerned dog owner shares this incident report: I live on Commercial Street in the North End and my dog was attacked by a large black pitbull in Greenough Lane around 9 p.m. on Saturday July 16th. It was completely unprovoked. The pitbull was off-leash and tackled / viciously bit into my dog’s neck as Read More…
The design phase for the DeFilippo (Gassy) Dog Park is nearing completion with construction expected later this Fall or early in 2017, according to Kelly Thomas, Dog Park Project Manager for the Boston Parks Department. Located on the ‘flights’ area of the Gassy, there are two fenced in terrace areas … larger dogs on the lower Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center. NEWRA encourages all North End/Waterfront residents to become active members and participate in neighborhood meetings. Meetings are open, and all are welcome! For more information, contact info@newra.org. The full agenda Read More…
The North End is such a diverse neighborhood with families, students, professionals – young and old – all together. Diversity is one of the many aspects that makes our neighborhood so wonderful. The Responsible Urbanites For Fido (RUFF) formed three years ago when the dog ownership population was really growing and there was a need Read More…