Belmond has a paw up on Algona’s dog park. The Belmond Independent last week featured a photo of the park there, which now includes some umbrellas, the type you might find pool-side, to provide shade for dogs and, I assume, their owners.
As if community development leaders don’t have enough competition when it comes to providing amenities for current and would-be residents, you can now add pet entertainment facilities.
One of our staff members asked whether the dog park in Algona has a pond, because she mentioned one that does. I laughed and said they probably need to have one of those car wash drying units there, too, for those who are concerned about keeping a vehicle clean and dry. She said there is a dryer there. Woof!
The concept of pet insurance ....
See the full column in the July 29 Kossuth County Advance print edition.
