Dedham Dog Park

11/19/2025

🎅🐾 Santa Paws is Coming to Town! 🐾🎅

Get into the holiday spirit with Dedham Dog Park as we present Pictures with Santa Paws!

Bring your furry friend for a festive photo op and capture a memory to cherish this season.

📸 Each pup gets their special moment with Santa — plus a printed photo to take home!

📅 Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Capen Recreation Center — 310 Sprague Street
📝 Pre-registration is recommended: Visit https://dedham.activityreg.com/
🐶 Drop-ins welcome on a first come, first served basis — limited spots available!

Come wag, woof, and celebrate the season with us! ❤️

10/05/2025

Join us Wednesday for a public discussion on the future of the Dolan Center.

08/01/2025

Hi all. I am not sure if any of her friends are on here, but I am hoping one or two may see this and can let others know. I am heartbroken to share that we had to put down my sweet Rue this week. She was only two but her autoimmune disease was just too much. Thank you for all the fun and entertainment (and exhaustion! 🙂). ~Courtney McCabe

06/17/2025

Updated Post:

Update: The dog is safe. The original owner was able to locate and secure him once found in the woods.
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Missing Dog!

‘Bear’ was last seen at his foster mom’s home on Fleming St., Dedham, around 4:43pm today, before he took off, just 5 minutes after arriving there.

He was briefly seen in the woods between Fleming St. and Fairview Cemetery, a short time later.

Bear’ is a 1.5 year old, 120 lb, Great Dane, with known fear aggression. Please do not chase him or call out to him. Any attempt to handle him should be done with the understanding that his behavioral issue may cause him to display aggression, such as barking, growling, or snapping, due to feeling threatened or scared by unfamiliar people. Bear arrived in Dedham today, from his home in NH-so not only is his foster mom and home new to him, but so is Dedham (and MA!)

Locking him inside a yard he may enter, is a recommendation should such option present. Obviously there should not be any other dogs inside that yard.

Bear is wearing a collar and at the time he ran off, he had a leash attached to him.

At this time, Bear’s original owner is on route to Dedham from NH, since she is the most likely person to collect him.

Please report any confirmed sightings to us 781.751.9106, AND to *Dedham police dispatch* 781.751.9300 so that the owner (and foster) can be directed to that location.

Missing Dogs Massachusetts has already been notified.

04/15/2025

Our local Veterinary Urgent Care has shared this offer with our members.

12/08/2024

Dog Park Registration Details

Looking to register your dog for the dog park? See details below!

Where: Dedham Parks and Recreation building now located with the former Capen School Building at 322 Sprague Street.

When:
Monday, Tueasday, Thursday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

Cost: $25 for Dedham residents and $100 for non Dedham residents. Cash, card or check accepted.

The office has the form you need to fill out, but please bring a copy of your dog’s up to date license for the town in which you reside.

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12/03/2024

Register here!!

https://dedham.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wc

11/27/2024

In case you were not aware, Dedham has a relatively new urgent care for pets! Hopefully you’re not in a situation where you need their help, but if you are keep them in mind. Not only are they a great asset for the community but their team has been a big presence at our recent events and clean-ups!

11/23/2024

Does anyone recognize this dog? It was found in the Greenlodge neighborhood of Dedham. If you do, please contact Neal!

10/14/2024

If you missed the 2nd Annual Dedham Dog Day event yesterday, definitely keep it in mind for next year, as it was truly a great day!

We met some really amazing people- vendors, exhibitors, rescues, visitors and visiting dogs!

It was great to see some of our everyday friends/colleagues from Animal Rescue League of Boston and Dedham Veterinary Associates sharing what they do to help ensure the welfare of our community (and other massachusetts) pets!

We met some new friends who's businesses not only provide great pet (and human) products and services, but that also donate portions of their proceeds to help local animal and human foundations and charities!

For those who were walking around with dogs for adoption, thank you for volunteering your time to come out and share these sweet beings. Your presence also serves as a good reminder that here, and all across the state, there are so many dogs in need of loving homes!

Anyone who either missed our discussion on Ollie's Law, or who wants more information about it, please feel free to call our office!

Again, a huge thank you to the Dedham Dog Park committee for inviting us to this wonderful event! Your devotion to the social, physical and emotional well-being of our community's (and beyond) dogs, is so appreciated!

Dedham is a lucky town to have so many entities focused on animals, animal welfare and community care. And when we all work together, share, communicate, educate, promote-especially at events like this-it makes it even that much better!

10/13/2024

Dedham Dog Day happening today 1:00-4:00 at the Dolan Center! We have vendors, Panchos, raffles, peanut butter Picasso, a dog costume contest (first place is $150 to Amazon!), photo op area, adoptable dogs and a doggie ice cream truck!