- Where and how do I purchase my Pooch Pass?
- How many Pooch Passes can I buy?
- What does a Pooch Pass cost?
- What is required to purchase a Pooch Pass?
- If I do not live in Salem, MA, can I still buy a Pooch Pass?
- How can I donate to the park?
- Who do I inform when an incident occurs at the park?
- How old does my dog need to be to play in the park?
- Is there a restriction on the breed of dog allowed in the park?
- When can owners bring their dog to the park?
- Do owners have to be in the play area with their dog?
Pooch Pass
Where do I purchase my Pooch Pass? (back to top)
You purchase your Pooch Pass at the Council of Aging building located at 5 Broad Street, Salem, MA 01970. We’re open Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM and open until 7 PM on Thursdays.
How many Pooch Passes can I buy? (back to top)
For one owner, you may buy up to three Pooch Passes.
What does a Pooch Pass cost? (back to top)
One Pooch Pass costs $25. There are no discounts for senior citizens, handicapped, or for having multiple dogs – sorry!
What is required to purchase a Pooch Pass? (back to top)
You will need to bring the following forms to the Council of Aging building when purchasing the Pooch Pass:
1. Form that says your dog has been spayed or neutered
2. Up-to-date rabies vaccination record
3. Up-to-date distemper vaccination
4. Registration form from your City/Town Hall Clerk’s Office.
If I do not live in Salem, MA, can I still buy a Pooch Pass? (back to top)
Absolutely!
Park
How can I donate to the park? (back to top)
If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to the Leslie’s Retreat Dog Park, make your check out to “SPACE” and mail your check to SPACE, P.O. Box 8875, Salem, MA 01970.
Who do I inform when an incident occurs at the park? (back to top)
If you have a safety issue that needs addressed please follow these steps:
1. If it is a safety emergency (if a person or dog is seriously hurt or in immediate danger of being seriously hurt) please call 911.
2. If it is a safety issue (you are able to extract yourself from the situation and get to safety) please try to get a license plate number and make/model of the car for the person who owns the offending dog (or for the offending person), or a Pooch Pass number and send it to salemspacebod@gmail.com with a description of the incident.
Do NOT try to deal with an aggressive person or dog yourself. Just leave the park and be safe.
How old does my dog need to be to play in the park? (back to top)
Your dog needs to be at least six months old and spayed or neutered to play in the park.
Is there a restriction on the breed of dog allowed in the park? (back to top)
There is no restriction on the breed of dog allowed in the park. Just make sure your dog gets along with other dogs.
When can owners bring their dog to the park? (back to top)
Anytime from day to night and rain or shine!
Do owners have to be in the play area with their dog? (back to top)
Yes! If you bring your dog to play in the park, make sure you are in the fenced-in play area!
