FIDO In Prospect Park is a 501(c) (3) non for profit since 2004

FIDO’s Original Mission Statement

 

Responsibility

FIDO is committed to insuring that Prospect Park is a safe healthy place for dogs. FIDO is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for off-leash activities. We are also dedicated to responsible supervision of dogs. FIDO aims to educate the dog walking community, the public, and elected and appointed officials about dog-related issues.

Health

FIDO believes that in order for dogs to be healthy and well socialized, they need off-leash time to exercise and play with other dogs, and need to be examined and have current vaccinations.

Safety

FIDO is dedicated to increasing the public’s understanding of how the dog companion constituency is among the most consistent and dedicated group in the Park. We use the Park 365 days a year, rain or shine. We provide a network of watchful eyes in the early morning and late at night. We bring stability, security and safety to the Park as a whole.

 

Diversity

FIDO recognizes there are many diverse groups who use the Park. We wish to increase communications with those groups and seek respectful, enlightened coexistence with all Park users.

Our By-Laws

By-Laws adopted October 13 2008.

 
 
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How have we done so far?

We...

  • Sponsor lectures, workshops, and clinics on subjects related to responsible dog ownership.

  • Create written materials on topics related to the health, welfare and safety of dogs.

  • Sponsor discussion groups for the Prospect Park dog-walking community.

  • Provide materials and serve as a back-up resource center for dog rescue efforts.

  • Provide information regarding lost and found dogs.

  • Engage in charitable activities on behalf of the Prospect Park Alliance, a charitable organization connected with Prospect Park.

  • Inform the general public regarding dogs.

  • Communicate with other park constituencies regarding the role of dogs in Prospect Park.

  • Engage in charitable activities on behalf of lost and abandoned animals in the Prospect Park area.

Most Important of all, FIDO worked with the New York Council of Dog Owner Groups, the City Board of Health and the City Park's Commissioner to make off-leash law by Spring of 2007. We were the model for how responsible off-leash could benefit New York City's parks.

The above award was given by the Park Slope Civic Council for FIDO’s dedicated work in the community for twenty years.