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Westlake Ace Hardware recently gathered for a barking good celebration with KC Pet Project for the grand opening of “Barks & Rec,” the Kansas City metro’s first-ever outdoor playground built exclusively for adoptable shelter dogs. Westlake Ace created, donated and built the playground, providing a fun space for shelter dogs to play and explore.
“Shelters can be stressful places, especially for high-energy dogs,” says Kate Meghji, CEO of KC Pet Project. “We want to do everything we can to make their short time with us at KC Pet Project feel more like summer camp and thanks to Westlake Ace Hardware, our new Barks & Rec Playground embodies that philosophy.”
The playground features steps, platforms and ramps to help dogs climb and explore a natural outdoor environment to reduce stress and anxiety. The space also enables the KC Pet Project Canine Team to introduce positive agility training to offer additional mental and physical enrichment to shelter dogs.
“At Westlake Ace Hardware, we believe in supporting the communities we serve, and KC Pet Project represents the very best of Kansas City,” says Alicia Weber, senior marketing director of Westlake Ace Hardware. “We’re proud to donate the playground and are excited to see the joy it will bring to so many pets waiting for their forever homes.”
