Bruce G. Ladd Memorial Dog Park

After the creation of the Westerly Animal Shelter, SUFA sought to further its goal of supporting and improving the lives of animals in our region especially the shelter animals. With this in mind, Stand Up For Animals worked with the town of Westerly to change a nearby conservation area into a beautiful, modern and publicly-available park for dogs and their owners. This park has 3 distinct fenced in areas for small dogs, large dogs and shelter dogs. This park is open daily year-round for the enjoyment of residents of not only Westerly but those of surrounding communities and visitors to our area.

The dog park was made possible by a generous donation by Captain Bruce Ladd of Avondale, RI. Captain Ladd was an avid animal advocate and enjoyed time with his dogs, Agnes, Baracka and Star. We were humbled by his generosity and honored to memorialize Captain Ladd by naming this dog park in his honor.

Below is documentation regarding the rules of our Dog Park and other information.

Rules & Regulations Bruce G. Ladd Memorial Dog Park

Human Rules

  • Use at your own risk
  • Owners are legally responsible for the actions and behavior of their
  • dog(s) at all times
  • Dog waste must be cleaned up by the dog’s owner
  • Dog waste bags are available at the entrance of each enclosure
  • Owners must be within the dog park and supervising their dog(s) at all times with leash readily available
  • All children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Pet treats and food are not allowed inside the dog park
  • Do not leave chairs or other objects in the park over night
  • Do not attempt to alter any fixtures in the park or add items to the pavilions
  • Personal chairs can be brought in on a “carry in – carry out” basis

Dog Rules

  • Dogs MUST be vaccinated for rabies in order to enter the park
  • Dogs must be legally licensed in the Town in which they reside
  • Dogs must remain leashed at all times when outside the dog park
  • Aggressive dogs MUST leave the park immediately
  • Dogs must be free of contagious diseases, free of internal and external parasites, and current on required vaccinations
  • Excessive barking is not allowed. Dogs should be under voice control by their owners
  • Owners must fill any holes their dog digs
  • Dogs in heat and puppies under 4 months of age are not allowed.
  • All dogs must wear a collar with a current rabies tag and identification

Additional Rules

NO ATTENDANT ON DUTY – Users of this facility do so at their own risk. Neither Stand Up For Animals, nor The Town of Westerly shall be liable for any injury or damage that may occur at this park- whether to animals, personal property or persons.

In case of animal related emergencies, contact Westerly Animal Control at 401.348.2258.

Prohibited

  • Human and Dog Food or Treats
  • Glass Containers
  • Dogs in Heat
  • Sick Dogs
  • Aggressive Dogs
  • Unvaccinated Dogs