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Well, after a whole lot of discussion, the OKDog executive has prioritized where our efforts need to lie for the next year. Quite simply, we need more members! Every day I meet frustrated dog owners who love Kelowna and love their dogs. His or her dilemma seems to be the same as everyone else's. 'Where can I network and find activities I can do with my dog in this beautiful town?' I'm here to tell you that OKDog is here for you.

Our dilemma is 'where are our members'? Over the last few years there has been a steady decline in activity and membership. We are a new board who passionately want to be out there having fun with our dogs, organizing events, creating awareness and setting a good example. We just can’t do it alone, WE NEED YOU! We need members and we need volunteers. Basically, we need participation from you frustrated dog owners. So what is the solution? Get involved! Let's all work together and solve this problem! If you are not a member, we urge you to become one! It's simple, just contact Dara-lynn at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or download our membership application and mail it to us along with your $10/year membership fee, and join the club!

Our second goal is to turn our website into a resource for locals and tourists alike. We would like to encourage you to start using our website as a resource. Once again, WE NEED YOU! So if you have a lost dog, a found dog, want a dog or are looking for a home for a dog, e-mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Or if you simply have a neat or interesting dog story, an event you want people to find out about, maybe you’re planning a fundraiser or you just want to meet other people with the same breed. Whatever it is you're doing, think of www.okdog.com as your doggie networking website! Send us the info and we will post it. Let’s put the community spirit back into our community!

Brenda McBurnie,
President Okanagan Dog Owners Association

I did a web search and found your organization. I belong to the Washington State Scottish Terrier Club. One of our very active members moved back to Canada a couple of years ago; now, at age 95, she is in an assisted care facility. She has been very active in the dog community for decades and was a dog obedience teacher for many years (two of my Scotties were under her tutelage). Anyway, the facility she's living in is very nice but there doesn't seem to be anybody she can "talk dog" with and particularly Scotties. She and her husband were the Scottie Rescue people in our area for over 25 years; she loves Scotties and they love her!

My question; do you have anyone in your organization who has a Scottie who would be able to go and visit Eileen from time to time and bring their Scottie? Eileen is sharp as a tack and deeply interested in the welfare of all dogs.

Any assistance you can provide will be much appreciated! I can send an article that I wrote about Eileen for Great Scots Magazine if that would help someone know her background a bit. When they see her with a Scottie, that will tell them the whole story!

Thank you very much,

Susan Hamman

The Okanagan Dog Owners Association (OKDog) is about maintaining a voice in the community for dog owners. We started in 1999 as a group lobbying for greater dog access to parks. If you think Kelowna is dog-unfriendly now, you should have tried it then!

Where we are at is now SO MUCH more than a lobby group. We now have a well-established association and a loyal and expanding membership.

No...not your REAL dogs... pictures of your dogs! Our photo gallery is online, and has pictures of more than 80 dogs.

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• Work with municipalities and the Regional District to provide greater dog access to parks
• Promote responsible dog ownership
• Establish a strong voice for dog owners to create a "dog friendly" environment in our communities
• Create an organization of people who share similar interests for activities and information sharing about dogs

Corporate Memberships in the Okanagan Dog Owners Association are now available. If you are involved in a dog-related business, or if you are involved in a business that simply loves dogs and their owners, here is your opportunity to let other dog lovers know about it.

Your $100 per year Corporate Membership entitles you to receive a framed certificate to display so your customers know you support OK Dog. As well, we'll display your business name here on our website. You will reach dog owners directly!

Our individual members have already begun to make a difference to the quality of life for people and dogs in the Okanagan. Now your business can be a part of that effort. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to tell us you are interested, and we will send you the details. Click here for a list of our fabulous Corporate Members!

Why not show your appreciation, too, by patronizing their business. Let them know you heard about them from OK DOG!