Dad And His 10-Year-Old Son Use Their Time In Quarantine To Build A ‘Stick Library’ For Local Dogs
During these times, we need as much support and positivity as we can get, so communities all over the world are trying to lift each other’s spirits with small good deeds. You have probably seen little outdoor libraries for sharing and exchanging books with your neighbors. One Canadian family took this idea to another level, not forgetting about an important member of the community—a dog.
Some families might have had difficulties finding new entertaining activities to spend some quality time doing together, but not this father and son duo. David Carter and his 10-year-old son Jeremiah decided to give back to their 2-year-old Goldendoodle named Nala and other dogs and their owners in Saskatoon, Canada, by building an open “Stick Library” in local dog parks.
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A dad and his 10-year-old son created a “Stick Library” for the dogs in their neighborhood of Saskatoon, Canada
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After seeing the idea realized by Andrew Taylor from New Zealand on social media, Carter decided that his own version of the project would be a perfect quarantine activity that would keep them busy and entertained. Lots of thinking and discussing the design and dogs’ needs went into making their idea come to life. And in the process, Jeremiah learned how to build and use power tools with the ultimate reward—seeing dogs happy.
The first branch of the innovative library was opened on January 17th in the local Avalon Dog Park
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Then a branch in Chief White Cap Offleash Dog Park followed
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“No late fees. New sticks arriving every week”—the best part about the stick library is no return policies, just fun!
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The father-son duo plans to open more branches with more advanced services such as lost and found and ball sections
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It might be just a box with sticks, but it has already brought so much joy for dog parents in the area and warms hearts on the internet, where this inspiring story went viral. There are already two branches open in Saskatoon, but the father and son have big plans for the future and want to build a more advanced library for their next branch that will also include a stand for lost and found items and a section for balls.
The family’s dog of two years, Nala the Goldendoodle, has been the first client to ensure that services are top-notch
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Stick libraries have gained a lot of attention from dogs and their owners, as well as on the internet
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Canine behavior being what it is, I expect that many of the library checkouts will become overdue.
Or end up as toothpicks. (You know what I mean)
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What a lovely idea. Good on you gentlemen. Hope the rest of your plans come true too.
People who don't like this bruh bored panda is to spread happiness so stop hating all over the good it doesn't say anything nice about you think about before you post I'm 11 and adults are not thinking before they post spread happieness not disagreement for sure disagree with me I dont care just be nice
Someone in my neighborhood built one last summer. It's next to the small book library for people :)
I have a better idea than this, I gave the link below https://alltricksusa.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2021-02-24T09:23:00-08:00&max-results=5
Absolutely warmed my heart. What a beautiful thing to teach your son to love & respect animals.
A successful but rare brick-and-mortar new business. Good for you! Better for the dogs! Take that Jeff Bezos.
It is not a good idea to throw sticks for dogs, they can impale themselves on them
I agree. Nice sentiment, but I know of at least two that had to have surgery for it. We try to discourage playing with woodsticks.
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Do they not understand how dangerous sticks are for dogs. My lab had his pharynx hurt by a stick that he had picked up and was just carrying when another dog charged in and pushed it down his throat. Over £1000 plus just to fix it.
Just because 1 dog was hurt by a stick doesn't mean every dog will
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Canine behavior being what it is, I expect that many of the library checkouts will become overdue.
Or end up as toothpicks. (You know what I mean)
Load More Replies... What a lovely idea. Good on you gentlemen. Hope the rest of your plans come true too.
People who don't like this bruh bored panda is to spread happiness so stop hating all over the good it doesn't say anything nice about you think about before you post I'm 11 and adults are not thinking before they post spread happieness not disagreement for sure disagree with me I dont care just be nice
Someone in my neighborhood built one last summer. It's next to the small book library for people :)
I have a better idea than this, I gave the link below https://alltricksusa.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2021-02-24T09:23:00-08:00&max-results=5
Absolutely warmed my heart. What a beautiful thing to teach your son to love & respect animals.
A successful but rare brick-and-mortar new business. Good for you! Better for the dogs! Take that Jeff Bezos.
It is not a good idea to throw sticks for dogs, they can impale themselves on them
I agree. Nice sentiment, but I know of at least two that had to have surgery for it. We try to discourage playing with woodsticks.
Load More Replies... Do they not understand how dangerous sticks are for dogs. My lab had his pharynx hurt by a stick that he had picked up and was just carrying when another dog charged in and pushed it down his throat. Over £1000 plus just to fix it.
Just because 1 dog was hurt by a stick doesn't mean every dog will
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