THERE’S GOOD NEWS: Neighborhood dogs delight in free treats and toys at local stand
WARREN, Michigan (KTVZ) -- A community dog treat and toy stand, built by Trisha Rowe and her daughters, has become a popular spot in a quiet Warren, Michigan neighborhood. The family created the free stand to bring joy to local dogs and their owners passing by their home.
KTVZ first aired this story on Sunrise and a viewer reached out to inform us that there is a similar library in Eagle Crest!
Take a look at these photos from Susan O'Donnell:
As you can see, it's a part of the 'West Ridge Little Library'--you can see a box of dog treats in the bottom right corner by some books. And down below, a dog stick library! Thanks for sending these in, Susan.
The Michigan initiative was inspired by the numerous dogs that regularly walk past the Rowe family's house, prompting them to find a way to contribute to the community.
The simple wooden box, known as the Corner Dog and Treat House, offers an assortment of free, dog-safe snacks, tennis balls, toys, and other unique items. Rowe and her daughters, who own five dogs themselves, aim to make neighborhood walks a little brighter for everyone.
The stand provides all items free of charge to any furry friend and their owner.
James Noe, a Michigan resident, praised the concept. "I honestly think it's genius, you know, you see the, the book libraries everywhere. I've never seen anything other than the books be done," Noe said.
Lynne Lundgren, another Michigan resident, discovered the stand while walking her dog. "We just discovered it last night and my dog loved it," Lundgren said.
Rowe explained her motivation for building the stand. "There's about 20-30 dogs always walk past our house, so we're like, hey, what can we do to help?" Rowe said.
The stand features various items, including some made by Rowe and her daughters using their 3D printer. "We 3D printed some poop bag holders. So you can actually put your poop bags in there if you want to, or while you're walking, you can actually tie it in until you get home to then throw it away," Rowe said.
The community has responded positively, with many walkers taking treats. "We had a couple of people that have walked by and taken treats and everything. I kind of explained what it was and they were super excited about it," Rowe noted. The stand also includes a doggy stick pile.
Other local dog lovers have offered to contribute to the project. Rowe mentioned, "A few people that own treat businesses that reached out and want to do samples and just put them in to donate to the dogs and that way you can actually support local businesses in the long run, but they're also helping donate."
