Serving Brooklyn's Off-Leash Community

FIDO'S Mission

MISSION STATEMENT FIDO is committed to ensuring that Prospect Park is a safe and healthy place for dogs and their people. FIDO believes that dogs need off-leash time to exercise and to play with other dogs in order to be healthy and well-socialized. We are, therefore, dedicated to protecting and enhancing off-leash opportunities in Prospect Park. FIDO understands that there are many diverse groups who use the Park. We keep lines of communication open with these groups and seek respectful coexistence. Toward this end, FIDO recognizes that dogs must be well-trained and under control at all times in order to be off-leash. Therefore we strive to educate the dog community regarding appropriate conduct. The dog community brings enormous benefits to Prospect Park. We are among the most consistent and dedicated of park constituencies. We use the park 365 days a year, rain or shine. We provide a network of watchful eyes in the early morning and late at night, bringing stability, security, and safety to the Park as a whole. As an organization FIDO seeks to harness our collective strength to increase the public's awareness of these benefits and to educate park and city officials and the general public about dogs, off-leash activity, and the need for a cleaner, better-maintained Prospect Park. Current FIDO Projects For Dogs . . . Providing extra garbage pails to help prevent the easy access of dogs to unhealthy picnic debris. Adapting water fountains so that dogs may drink without offending human users. Developing a solid network for the placement of homeless dogs, and make every effort to reunite lost dogs with their owners. Getting off-leash hours and locales extended. For Their Owners . . . Educating people on topics important to the health and happiness of dogs. Providing information concerning local dog-related services and products. Exploring group health insurance for pets. Sponsoring social events, including night walks in the park with our dogs. For The Prospect Park Community . . . Filling in holes that are likely to have been dug by dogs. Participating in park fundraising events Maintaining open communication with the park and with other park constituencies. E-mail Fido: fidobrooklyn@gmail.com Our Phone Number (voice mail) 1-888-604-3422