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Dogs romp at St. Gregory pop-up dog park

By Karen Callaway | Photo editor
Jul 21, 2021 6:26:00 PM

Dogs romp at St. Gregory pop-up dog park

Dogs enjoyed pools, toys and play as St. Gregory the Great Church hosted a pop-up dog park in its parking lot on Catalpa and Ashland as part of the Andersonville Community's "Dog Days of Summer" celebration on June 17, 2021. Hundreds of dogs played in pools, chased balls and made some new canine friends in this first-ever event. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Nate Falling lets guests, both human and canine, in and out of the entrance throughout the day. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Roscoe tries out all three pools with some new friends. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

A Boxer cools off in one of the pools. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Dogs enjoy a game of chase. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Stephanie Saladino and Keenan Clifford brought their dog Luna to enjoy her first dog park. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Stephanie Saladino and Keenan Clifford brought their dog Luna to enjoy her first dog park. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

A dog gets a close-up. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Dogs enjoyed pools, toys and play as St. Gregory the Great Church hosted a pop-up dog park in its parking lot on Catalpa and Ashland as part of the Andersonville Community's "Dog Days of Summer" celebration on June 17, 2021. Hundreds of dogs played in pools, chased balls and made some new canine friends in this first-ever event.

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