NYCdog: The New York Council of Dog Owner Groups

The New York Council of Dog Owner Groups (NYCdog--pronounced "nice dog"), was founded in 1999 to pool the resources and political clout of New York City's off-leash recreation community. NYCdog is an umbrella organization, a group of groups, representing both "Off-leash Hours" community organizations such as FIDO in Prospect Park, Central Park PAWS, Ft. Greene PUPS, the Juniper Park Dog Association, and almost all the 40+ official enclosed dog parks in NYC.

NYCdog also provides mentoring to individuals representing communities that wish to begin their own dog parks or establish Off-leash Hours.

Most recently, NYCdog represented the interests of NYC dog owners and non-dog owners who support off-leash privileges that were threatened by a lawsuit before the State Supreme Court.

NYCdog participated in the case by filing a cross-motion to intervene on the side of the respondents and also providing the judge with a written Memorandum of Law supporting Off-leash Hours policy. NYCdog provides advocacy and political action to preserve the off-leash privileges many New Yorkers hold dear.

NYCdog is dedicated to improving our communities by promoting the establishment and maintenance of humane off-leash recreation opportunities, responsible dog ownership and respectful park stewardship.

NYCdog is an all-volunteer, non-profit registered 501(c)(3) organization.
All contributions are tax deductible.

Contact NYCdog:
info@nycdog.org

Press contacts:
Bob Marino, President NYCdog
212.873.0006
ramnyc2000@yahoo.com or
info@nycdog.org