6 Pit Bull Pups Recently Rescued In Malden Need Happy Homes
I have a pit. I LOVE my pit. Zoey (a pit mix) is the sweetest, calmest dog I’ve ever had or known. Contrary to what many people think of the…
I have a pit. I LOVE my pit. Zoey (a pit mix) is the sweetest, calmest dog I've ever had or known. Contrary to what many people think of the dog breed, they are actually very loving, protective animals. They are smart and extremely trainable pets. Ask the experts. If you've been thinking of adopting a pet, here's an opportunity for you to provide a loving home for some deserving pups. 6 pit bull pups recently rescued in Malden need happy homes.
According to CBS News Boston, The Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Boston took the dogs from a Malden home with "unsanitary conditions." Reportedly, the pit-mix pooches were "borderline emaciated," and some have needed surgery. The ARL went on to say that “All of the dogs are incredibly friendly and will make great pets.” They, too, would like people to put aside prejudice of the breed. All 6 dogs will be available for adoption very soon.
We all love the feeling of freedom. The freedom of warm weather; ditching the parka, opening the windows in your car and letting the breeze blow your hair. We love the freedom of a day off from work, with time on your hands. Our fur babies are no different. Most of them appreciate a walk in a park, woods or beach area. And Some live for the freedom of a stroll alongside, without a human attached to the other end of the leash. If this is your pup, they will certainly appreciate these 9 awesome places in Massachusetts to walk your dog off leash.
As the owner of a dog who loves to run free, I am always in search of places that allow dogs off leash. Here, I am sharing the information I gathered from research and personal experience. With the help of Mass.gov, and Wickedlocal.com, you will find a list of some great spots to be free outside in beautiful surroundings. Some are near water, some are in woods, others in park settings. Check out these 9 awesome places in Massachusetts to walk your dog off leash. Or should I say 9 pawsome places?
Keep in mind, with freedom comes responsibility. You have to keep an eye on your dog, always have him/her near you, pick up after yourself and obey the rules of the parks. Some of these places have off leash areas within the park, others are more open. There are some time and day restrictions on a few of these places as well. Always good to plan ahead.
1. Stoddard's Neck and Abilgail Adams Park
457 Lincoln St., Hingham
Stodder's Neck & Abigail Adams Park is a penninsula in Hingham that's located at the mouth of the Back River. I love this place because it has it all. Beach walking with water for the dogs to swim, wooded trails and even a hilltop view. There is plenty of parking too.
2. Middlesex Fells Reservation
4 Woodland Road, Stoneham
Middlesex Fells Reservation offers an off leash hiking area for dogs at Sheepfold Meadow
3. Borderline State Park
259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton
As stated in mass.gov, at Borderline State Park, "there are trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding, fishing and boating in the pond, and facilities for tennis and disc golf. There is also an historic mansion open for tours (without the dog)."
4. Great Brook Farm State Park
165 North Road, Carlisle
You want space? You will certainly find it here at Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle. There are over 1,000-acres with more than 20 miles of trails, here. There's also plenty of history, with Native American sites and 17th-century cellar holes from English settlers. There is also an active dairy farm you can tour on the weekends. Dogs are allowed off leash, with the exception of the parking lot and ice cream stand. They must be leashed in these areas.
5. Old Cold Spring Park
Off Dunklee Street, Newton
There is a large off leash area for dogs in the 65-acre conservation and recreation area at Old Cold Spring Park in Newton. There are picnic tables here for you, too. The off-leash are is accessible from the Beacon Street entrance. Off leash dogs aren't allowed on the trails.
6. Geogetown-Rowley State Forest
Route 97, Georgetown
At Georgetown-Rowley State Forest there are more than 1,000 acres to explore. Plenty of hiking and biking areas here.
7. Whipple HIll
Access at Winchester Drive and Summer Street in Lexington, and from Philemon Street and Skyline Drive in Arlington.
Whipple Hill is Lexington's second-largest conservation area. There are 120 acres and 3.9 miles of trails. From Wicked Local: "The town of Lexington provides a list of rules of bringing dogs to conservation areas. At Willard's Woods: Dogs may be walked off leash on weekdays, but they must remain under the immediate restraint and control of their walker, either by leash, or voice and sight command."
8. Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest
Trotting Park Road, Lowell
The Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest spreads across 3 towns and features over 1,000 acres to explore. There are plenty of ponds, swamps, and wetlands here as well. According to the Chelmsford Dog Association, "Well-behaved dogs are allowed off leash here. This is a massive place, so take care if you decide to let your dog explore off leash. The walk we took starts at Trotting Park Road in Lowell. This is a dead end street with parking for the state forest."
9. Kent's Point
40 Kexiahs Lane, Orleans (Access from and parking on Frost Fish Lane)
Kent's Point is my favorite place, so far, to take our dog in the summer. It's not an enormous space but it's beautiful, and the water is so nice, the dogs and people love it. The walk has coastline, on Pleasant Bay, and woods to walk. The views are incredible and people are always so friendly. There is parking, but it fills up quickly in the summer.
