Dippin’ dogs

while getting to work to make them immaculate.

Gail Sharp, the owner of TallGrass, said the spa had three reasons for organizing the event: rst, they love animals, especially dogs; second, they have fun; and third, they raise money for EAPL.

For EAPL, the event makes more people more aware of the organization and helps some animals nd forever homes.

“It is generous of Gail (Sharp) and her team to wash dogs and of Ambary Gardens for hosting us,” said Cathleen Timmons, an EAPL volunteer. “It is wonderful to see the dogs getting so much attention.”

EAPL was started 42 years ago by area residents who wanted to help pets that did not have homes. It has foster homes for dogs, and cats stay at the cat room at Chow Down in Bergen Park until adopted. EAPL also nds homes for animals from other states.

Charlene Atwater, a longtime EAPL volunteer, brought Cody and Lucy for baths, saying she wants to support EAPL in a variety of ways and to have clean dogs at least for a while.

Terri Risch of Conifer brought 8-year-old Timber, a German shepherd mix, for a bath and socialization. She said Timber has been lonely since he lost his buddy, so she also was looking at the adoptable dogs to see if she could nd Timber a new companion.

Ken Morrow sat outside the Ambary Gardens building with Cyrus, a 12-year-old Shih-tsu mix that he has been fostering for a while now. Morrow said it was good to keep socializing Cyrus and to let him meet people in hopes that he will be adopted soon.

Dana McMahon of Evergreen brought Guinness, a heeler mix, to the dog wash after a hike, noting that the cool water was a great end to the hike.

“ e dog wash was perfect timing,” she added.

Julie Martin of Kittredge was matter of fact about why she brought Ladybug, a 13-year-old golden retriever, to the dog wash.

“She was dirty,” Martin said. “I also wanted to support EAPL because they do good work.”