08/22/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Bark For The Park fundraiser at Ragged Island Brewing Company last Monday evening. It was such fun and we are so grateful for the support of the people
who came and dug deep, both intellectually and financially, for the Animal Trivia night.
-Thanks to Ragged Island Brewing Company for such a great venue!
-Thanks to Kelly DeCosta Leary who researched and presented all the questions and the music…and not for the first time!
-Thanks to all the members of the Portsmouth Dog Park Committee members who worked so hard and so well together to prepare and organize everything!
-Thanks to the amazing businesses and individuals who donated items for the raffles.
Please thank them when you frequent their businesses (in alphabetical order): Ace Hardware in Portsmouth, Allen’s W**e & Spirits in Portsmouth, Kelly Barrett and Charlie, Bristol Sunset Café in Bristol, Vanessa Campos, Chelsea’s Restaurant in Middletown, Patricia Chretien of Caldwell
Banker Realty in Newport, Dan at Curl up & Dye in Newport, Nancy DuBreuil and Robin Ney, Jute Hair Studio in Bristol, Maureen Kennedy-Antonellis, Mello’s Farm and Flower Center in Portsmouth, Pet Wants in Portsmouth, Rumford Pet Express in Middletown.
Because of everyone’s help, we are $3000 closer to replacing the wooden fence at the park. Mark September 26 on your calendar for our next fundraising event!
If you would be interested in volunteering to become a member of the committee that oversees the day-to-day running of the park, please email us at [email protected]!