About Us
| It all started with several local doodle owners finding out about the Doodles In Dewey romp in April 2006 (organized by Amy Scott). Quite a few people from the Annapolis area went to the romp, and a few others were on the email list for the Dewey Beach romp. After the fun time had at the romp in Dewey Beach, Lisa emailed the Dewey Beach email group to locate any local people who wanted to come together for a doodle "play date". The first romp was a chilly, misty day. Great for doodles, but not so appealing for their people. Four doodles attended on that day. It was decided to try to set up another romp for the next month. Eight doodles attended that one. At each romp, the number of attending doodles increased. The intention was not originally to have an organized group. It was just a way to get together with other doodle owners and to meet other doodles. It gained momentum rapidly, and started becoming a planned monthly event. Lisa started the website in February 2007 because it was hard getting romp notices posted regularly on other sites, as well as pictures. It also became harder to circulate the many photos to all the romp participants. The website provides a public photo album for romp participants to be able to visit, as well as a way for others interested in joining in to find out about us. The email group receives notices about our romps, doodle related events, doodles needing homes, and other dog related info. The email group is also a good resource to ask if someone is looking for feedback on who might be a good groomer, vet, petsitter, etc. in their area. A new dog owner can ask for advice from other doodle owners, who can help answer questions and offer solutions that they have found helpful. As of July 2010 there are about 240 people on our email list. Most are from Anne Arundel County. Quite a few are also members of the DC Doodles group, who attend many of our romps. There are several from the Baltimore area, and other surrounding areas as well. All poodle mixes are welcome to attend our romps (as well as any non-doodle "siblings"). Being on the email list is not required. Romps are posted on the website and may be attended by anyone wishing to join in. Please follow all county park rules when you are there. Each romp participant is responsible for their own dog's behavior and cleanup. No RSVP is required to attend a romp. Just show up. We'd love to meet you and your doodle! |
