We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 17.

PLEASE READ: Last call for rewards!! April 1 deadline.

Update #7 - For backers only · Mar 30, 2013 · 3 comments

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Rewarded for your patience

Update #6 · Mar 2, 2013 · 1 comment

Great news! The bulk of our Kickstarter rewards went out during the week, so sometime in the next few days, you'll be getting your reward in the mail.

Everyone who opted to receive a reward got a survey via the email address they supplied Kickstarter when they pledged. Based on those survey responses, we sent you your reward. However, there are still a handful of people that didn't respond, for whatever reason. We need your help to fill out that survey by APRIL 1. Check your junk mail or your archives if you don't remember getting a survey. If you still can't find it, email us at detroitdogpark@gmail.com and we will resend.

With the rewards going out, this is pretty much the "end" of our Kickstarter campaign. But, we will continue to post updates on that site, as well as here and on Facebook. We hope to have more news for you on the park itself by the end of the month, so stay tuned and thank you for supporting Detroit Dog Park.

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Rewards on their way!

Update #5 · Feb 12, 2013 · comment

Greetings! Detroit Dog Park went underground for a little while for the holidays, and before we knew it, it was *February*. 

Whoops. 

So, first, an apology! Secondly, an update!

Your rewards are ready - the ticket stubs, the ashtrays, bricks, the TTTTTT-----SSSSHHIIIIRRRRTSSS!!!! It took a little longer than we thought to get everyone's survey responses, and to get everything made up to specifications. But, it's all ready, and it's all ready to get packed up and in the mail. So, thank you for being patient, and thank you again for supporting us. 

By the way, you can keep up with us on Facebook, and on our website at www.detroitdogpark.org. 

Happy Valentine's Day from your future dog park! 

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Update #4 - For backers only · Dec 13, 2012 · comment

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We're almost there!

Update #3 · Dec 7, 2012 · 1 comment

What a week! First, we got approval for our site! Then, media! Now, a chance to win hundreds of dollars to build. READ ON!

On Monday afternoon, we learned that our application had been accepted by the city of Detroit to build the dog park at the old Macomb Playlot in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit!!!, near the iconic train station. That’s right! We have a site now, and we cannot wait to start building on it! 

On Tuesday, we woke up to a story about us in the Detroit Free Press. And the internet took over. Nearly 1,500 people recommended the Free Press story. Other news outlets started calling. Our link was shared on FB dozens of times. And, by the end of the week, we’d been mentioned on Channel 4, TV20, WWJ, the Detroit News, Curbed Detroit, Huff Post and Deadline Detroit. WOW! 

Things are going well, and we're on the homestretch! Please, ask your friends to donate. Consider kicking in another few bucks. We're grateful! 

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    A thank you note from us, listed on our website as a supporter, and a Detroit Dog Park T-shirt (see it in the video)! All the cool kids are wearing them.

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    The Puparazzi! A photo shoot for your dog with Tabitha Ferguson of Wellspring Photography. And we'll list you on the Detroit Dog Park website as a supporter. BEST FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN TRAVEL TO THE TOLEDO AREA.

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