OUR MISSION: To promote the health and welfare of canine companions through the creation and operation of a public off-leash dog park and dog rescue on the Gig Harbor Peninsula. Further, alone or in cooperation with other charitable/government agencies, to promote responsible and proper pet ownership through education and canine socialization and recreational activities.

CHEW has recently added dog rescue to its mission. Click here for more information. Foster homes are the heart of dog rescue. Please consider opening your home to a rescued dog until a forever home is found.





Finally, good dog park news!

At its February 6 meeting, the PenMet Board of Commissioners voted to begin the process of creating a 20 acre fenced off-leash dog park. The property is located across Bujacich Road from McCormick Forest Park.

This is nicely wooded property with trails, and includes a relatively flat area that can be easily cleared for an open space for dogs to chase balls and play together. This is not as large a dog park as we had hoped for, but we are thankful to the commissioners who have worked to make this happen. A special thanks to Commissioner Bill Sehmel.

Click here for tips on dog park etiquette and choices from the Association of Pet Dog Traininers (APDT)



We are grateful to the owners of Sophie's Touch, a downtown Gig Harbor pet supply store, who have offered a $500 in a matching grant for CHEW Dog Rescue.

Please help us take advantage of this opportunity by contributing $10 or more. Make out your check to CHEW Dog Rescue, and mail it to CHEW Dog Rescue, c/o 5803 125th Street Ct NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332-8657

Non-profit organization. Every dollar will go to the cost of rescuing dogs.

To find ways you can help, click here.



Please call or e-mail CHEW’s President, Sherette Main, (see below) if you need more information about CHEW and its efforts and successes.

"Dogs are not our whole life but they make our life whole." - Roger Caras

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To Contact CHEW: Call Sherette at 253-265-6235 or email pawsontherun@gmail.com

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