I turn to NorthEndWaterfront.com out of frustration and anger towards pet owners who allow their dogs to urinate on private property. I am outraged that any normal person would think it was okay for their dog to pee on beautiful flower pots that I spend time and money on trying to make the North End look Read More…
This cute pooch found a place to wait out this weekend’s Taste of the North End bocce tournament at Langone Park. (Photo by Matt Conti) “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo Read More…
Someone let the dogs out on the Greenway! On Saturday in the North End Park, TD Bank sponsored a Carnival of Dogs, complete with dog caricatures, human & dog treats, a doggy kissing booth, a visit from the MSPCA, RUFF North End and lots of doggie fun. Photos by Matt Conti.
New fencing was installed recently at the Richmond Street dog run by MassDOT, the State property owner around the tunnel. In the process, they reconfigured the layout of the fences so as to greatly expand the usable area, giving the pooches much more room to roam and run. RUFF, the North End dog owners group, Read More…
Trot (Trotty) Horn, the English Bulldog of Unity Street died June 24th at the age of 11. He passed naturally in his Mother’s arms and surrounded by the love of his family. Trot was raised in the North End and embodied all that this wonderful neighborhood is. He loved socializing, napping, playing in the Prado, Read More…
The snow is gone leaving just the type of presents that no one wants to find. Edyie Pedi sends in these pictures exclaiming, “I just could not comprehend the amount of dog waste (poop is to gentle) along the entranceway to children’s play area at Gassy. I was with my niece & her twins in Read More…
To all dog guardians in the neighborhood, RUFF would like to remind you that even with all the snow, it is still important to clean up after your dogs. People have been noticing above average amounts of dog mess in the parks and we would like to remind folks how important it is to clean up.
This is an advice column. To Marty Walsh. With pictures. The message: You’ve been bold. Expand your efforts. The mayor’s State of the City speech showed his intention to solve two of the Boston’s thorniest problems—housing and education. Downtown residents need affordable housing and good public education as much as other neighborhoods. But neighborhoods in Read More…
This Thursday October 30th on the eve of Halloween, RUFF will be hosting their annual Doggie Trick-or Treat at Richmond Street dog run. Starting at 6:00pm, Chat with local dog owners and enjoy treats for dogs and owners alike as the doggie trick-or-treating will go through the North End and will follow with neighbors celebrating Read More…
North End RUFF, Responsible Urbanites for Fido, held their monthly meeting to provide information regarding a pilot program for a dog park in the flights of, “the Gassy” officially known as, DeFilippo Park. All of those in attendance at the Nazzaro Center were paying full attention to the plans for the pilot program that will run through April, May and Read More…
Animal Care and Control Interim Director, John Meany, spoke in the neighborhood this week to address resident concerns about enforcement of dog policies in the North End / Waterfront. Meany spoke how the unit’s policies have changed toward a more progressive approach in caring for animals. The meeting took place on September 11, 2014 at Read More…
On Tuesday night, RUFF hosted dog trainer Janet Vera. The event was a huge success. We had between 10-15 dogs and their owners come out and practice and learn techniques for reliable recall. We at RUFF think this was a valuable session because Janet was able to work one on one with the dog and Read More…