Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) hosted a fun soiree to celebrate their $25,000 Grant from PetSafe to help build the permanent Dog Park in the Gassy (Defilippo Park). PetSafe was present at the event that was packed with dapper attire, while owners and pets enjoyed some human and doggie desserts, and a RUFF photo booth. The team from PetSafe gave away Read More…
Responsible Urbanites for Fido (R.U.F.F) has landed another milestone in their fundraising efforts to complete the buildout of their permanent dog park in the DiFilippo (Gassy) Playground. Recently, the group was selected as the Northeast Region winner of “Bark for your Park,” a program brought by PetSafe that awards grants to help create safe, off-leash areas for pets and Read More…
Quinn (Quinny) Horn – Of Unity Street, North End – Age 8 years 11 months passed Saturday, August 13th, 2016 after ravaging effects of mast cell tumors had become too much for his body to fight. He was surrounded by his adoring family and slipped away peacefully. He will live on forever through his human Read More…
Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) shared some photos from their event that brought about 30 dogs through the park to sample some refreshing treats. Crate Escape in Charlestown was their ice cream sponsor, catering to dogs and new RUFF members, who had a blast running around and enjoying some cooling refreshments! Follow RUFF North End, the neighborhood dog owners group, on Facebook!
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…
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 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…
RUFF and friends broke the bank on Friday, February 26th. TD Bank hosted the Bring Change event in order to raise money for RUFF, Responsible Urbanites for Fido, to continue their mission of building a permanent off-the-leash dog park in Boston’s North End at the Gassy Flights. TD Bank, on 1 Union Street, was filled with puppies and Read More…
Leslie Horn of the dog owner group, RUFF, provided a brief update on the organization’s work over the winter. The new permanent dog park at the Gassy Flights continues in the design phase. The bid for a designer is out and a final decision is expected by the end of February. Preparation is expected to take Read More…
R.U.F.F. (Responsible Urbanites for Fido) hosted a fun dog show fundraiser on Saturday afternoon at the North End Dog Park. The group is working with city officials to make the successful pilot at the Gassy Flights into an official dog park opening in Spring 2016. Dozens of dogs participated in numerous categories of competition including Read More…
Old North Church and RUFF (Responsible Urbanites for Fido) hosted Sunday’s annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony bringing all sorts of pets and humans to the Prado in Boston’s North End. The service commemorates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Rev. Steve Ayers and Rev. Ellie Terry of the Old North Church, gave readings Read More…
**October 10th – Dog Show Fundraiser! North End Dog Park 11am–2pm – RUFF is very excited to host a FUN dog show fundraiser in our North End Dog park. All funds raised this day will go towards our new official dog park coming Spring 2016. If you love this park please come out and support RUFF. Read More…