Accomplishments — Friends of Norwalk Dogs

Goals & Accomplishments

August - Friend of Norwalk Dogs FoND formed as 501c3 in August 2023

Sept - FoND launched our website, social platforms and weekly email to improve communication with dog families and the City of Norwalk

Oct - FoND launched fundraising through Friends of Norwalk 501c3 with custom hats

Nov - FoND raised fund to purchased 12,000 poop bags for Taylor Farm for one year

Dec - FoND continued on-going communication with Parks & Rec with six in-person meetings in 2023

March - FoND Published a list of dog-friendly stores/bars/locations in Norwalk for our website/Facebook group

April - The city installed a new pond fountain for which FoND had been advocating

May - The city installed Improved parking signs to help residents avoid tickets parking after FoND advocated for these changes

June - The city increased the Taylor Farm Dog Parking Lot to new grass parking adding 50 extra spots after FoND advocated for more parking.

July - The Mayor announced the approval for $150,000 for a new paved Taylor Farm Dog Parking Lot expansion which is much needed

Aug - FoND Successfully advocated for the city to fund and resume plans for Oyster Shell Dog Park

- FoND held our 1st anniversary party and silent action at Taylor Farm.

Sept - FoND ,aintained on-going communication with Parks & Rec with seven in-person meetings as of Sept

Oct - FoND hosted the first annual Halloween Party at Taylor Farm

Nov - FoND received notice of $5,000 Grant from Harmon Foundation

Dec - FoND hosted the first annual Holiday Party at Taylor Farm

Jan - Oyster Shell Park Dog Park/Run is opened by the city on Jan 10, 2025

• Water station – year around fresh water for human & dog drinking and hose for bathing - We are hoping to achieve this by Summer 2025

• Dog Park Memorial

• Benches along the South Field tree

• Recycling bins in the parking lot

• Kiosk with dog park rules & contact numbers

• Fencing for “hot spots” where dogs are in danger from cars

• Bike Rack