Don’t Stop Retrievin’
Dogs and owners alike enjoy afternoons of camaraderie and competition with Bull City Toss and Fetch B Y G IN N Y SMITH
PHOTOG RAPHY B Y OLIVIA PAUL
ABOVE Ciri leaps in the air to snag a Frisbee, which earns her and her owner, Adriana Nottestad, extra points. LEFT Bull City Toss and Fetch founder Marcia CorprewDuncan with her pups, Quincy and Abi.
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lose to 30 pups line up with their handlers at Lowe’s Grove Middle School every Wednesday to play fetch. Dog owners exchange friendly greetings and advice for effective Frisbee tosses as well as enthusiasm and encouragement for even the smallest furry friends playing on the grassy field. Bull City Toss and Fetch, which kicked off its inaugural season in January 2023, is one of 250 K9 Frisbee Toss and Fetch leagues across the globe. The organization reimagines the classic game of backyard fetch in a supportive