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It’s a Dog’s Life…at Denver Botanic Gardens

Posted April 16, 2010 by Former Employees

(Given from Ollie’s Perspective)

Pretty much every day is the same for me. I wake up, do backyard squirrel patrol, wag my tail and try to look cute (not too hard for me to do) so my owner will take me on a walk, eat, sleep, and start it all over again the next day. I’m fine with the routine, but it would be nice to have a little excitement in my life.

It all changed though when my owner came home one day to tell me about Botanic Bow Wow, a Denver Botanic Gardens event geared specifically towards ME!! (and I suppose I’ll bring my owner) I’ll get to network with other furry friends, eat some treats, try to win a contest, get my picture taken, and much more.
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Gatehouse Dogs and Visitors

Posted June 27, 2008 by Doris Boardman, Web Technology Manager

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People who live nearby often walk their dogs along York Street. Awhile back, somebody in guest services started giving the dogs a dog biscuit if they came up to visit the Gatehouse with their owners. Denver Botanic Gardens cannot admit pets into the gardens, just service dogs, however we enjoy our visits with these furry friends at the front gate.

Over time, it became something the dog owners, the gatehouse attendants and the dogs grew to look forward to doing. Some of the owners have told Visitor Center staff that when they and the dog turn the corner at Ninth or Eleventh Avenue onto York Street,
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