Dog Lovers Days 2015

 BJHS would like to thank all those who attended Dog Lovers Days in Meaford on September 5 & 6/15 here in Meaford at the William Croft Athletic field.

The pooches had a blast at the lure course, doggie play zone and just generally liked all the attention, not to mention the treats! We had some star performers being filmed for #TricksForJoe, so be sure to check back at our Facebook page as we update it with videos ovder the coming weeks.

Lastly, thank you to all for their support of the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society.

Dog Days of Summer

On Saturday, September 5/15  as part of Dog LoversDays, the Blue Dolphin Pool in Meaford once again 'Went to the Dogs’ for the 3rd Annual “Dog Days of Summer". Lots of action in the pool and great competitions both poolside and in the water.  Thanks to all who attended, and we know you had a 'barking' good time.

Blessing of the Animals

This gentle service has been celebrated over the years, and conducted by a variety of local clergy in Meaford.
BJHS is very thankful for the support of the local churches and their willingness to oversee this much-loved service.

 PHOTOS:

(Left) At the Christ Church Anglican at 34 Boucher Street E. in Meaford held on St. Francis of Assissi Day 2015 (St. Francis is the Patron Saint of Animals and the Environment).

Tricks For Joe

Hi, and welcome to the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society website. I’d like to share a story with you. This is Brownie, and Brownie lived in Meaford, Ontario. She is seen here admiring the statue of her friend, Beautiful Joe. Joe was a real life dog from Meaford whose story of abuse and rescue captured the hearts of millions of people in the 1893 best-selling novel “Beautiful Joe” by Canadian author, Margaret Marshall Saunders. Joe’s story helped change the world's view of dogs from mere animals to beloved companions. The Municipality of Meaford has a whole park dedicated to their hero Beautiful Joe. Brownie often likes to visit and pay her respects to Joe in Beautiful Joe Park to thank him for the wonderful life she and other dogs enjoy today. Brownie used to live in the house of the family that rescued Joe and she’d like to honour him with a trick and raise donations for the goals of:
• Promoting and celebrating the humane treatment of all animals
• Establishing Beautiful Joe as Canada's Most Famous Dog, and
• Meaford becoming known internationally as the Home of Beautiful Joe

Dog Days of Winter

The Knights of Meaford sponsored a fundraising benefit for the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Thank you to everyone who came out!

All 2021 events are subject to Covid19 protocols:

Thank you to the volunteers who helped with

2021 Beautiful Joe Park Gardens CLEANUP

DATE:  SAT., June 12    TIME: 10:00 a.m.  to noon  (Rain Date Sun., June 13)

LOCATION:  Meet at the pavilion at Beautiful Joe Park -162 Edwin St., Meaford.

Tasks include:

• Weeding
• Digging compost / Topsoil and adding mulch
• Tidying of Gardens
• possible transplanting / planting
  
• General Cleanup

Bring your favourite gardening / work gloves.  Other tools will be provided.

Thank you for any help that you and your friends can provide!  Students welcome.

Contact us at admin@beautifuljoe.org for other volunteer opportunities!

Thank you to all who attended!  A dozen dogs and about 20 people including the Meaford Scarecrow Invasion Kazoo Band!  Such fun.

Beautiful Joe "Days" 2016

On July 10, 2016 (Sunday), a free lecture on "The Beautiful Joe Story" was provided at Meaford Hall by Michael Biggins, one of the founders of the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society.  This is a photo of Michael at the Welcome monument at Beautiful Joe Park.

"A Reading in the Park" was held on Thursday, July 14th at Beautiful Joe Park.  Meaford's Pet Valu provided a craft / activity for the children and Ardiel Animal Hospital did a presentation to round out the afternoon. 

Thank you to the Meaford Public Library partnership in presenting "Beautiful Joe Days"

Pop Up Tours in July and August 2021

SUNNY SUNDAY TOURS of Beautiful Joe Park!
from noon to 2 p.m.

(162 Edwin Street, Meaford) 

Tour guides are available on sunny Sundays only!  Tours are free - but donations are gratefully accepted.

Enjoy a Tour with one of our Board Members: 
What to expect:

• Approximately 20-30 minute walkabout tour*. 
• Learn about Canada's most famous dog & the woman who told his story to the world
• History of Beautiful Joe Park & the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society
• Special anecdotes & stories

*The terrain is very level and several benches / picnic tables are available should you need to take a rest.

For Private Park Tours & Group Tours  Contact us!   Leave a message 519-538-5895 OR Email us info@BeautifulJoe.org

Canada Day was Old-Fashioned Family Fun Day in Meaford

The Ultimutts Stunt Dog Performers were excellent!

It was a perfect day at Beautiful Joe Park on

Canada Day on Monday, July 1^st, 2019

3 performances by  the ULTIMUTTS Stunt Dogs and cats!

Children's Activities

Vendors AND  Pet-related experts

Beautiful Joe Park Guided Tours

and even Doggie Ice Cream

A great Canada Day in Meaford 2019!

THANK YOU TO our SPONSORS: 

Canadian Pet Connection

and Re/Max - Meaford Office (Mary Spragge & Christine Moore)

Rubber Duck Race

June 8^th - The Duck Race is back thanks to the Meaford Kinsmen - and it's coming to Beautiful Joe Park!

The ducks will be launched on the Bighead River just up from the Park.  As we're expecting a lazy river in June, come watch them gently drift by, but catch some of the fun in the park!  Beautiful Joe Heritage Society will be offering:

• Free guided tours of Beautiful Joe Park by one of our Board Members
• Rock Painting at the pavillion
• Scavenger Hunt

Other activities are expected provided by the Kinsmen

Spread Holiday Cheer with us!

Beautiful Joe's "Santa Paws Walk" past the Meaford Longterm Care Centre
     We are looking for 10 - 25 dogs and their people to participate in this walk past their dining-room.
When:   Sat., Dec. 19th      Time: 11:45 a.m.
Where:  Meet at William and Thompson St. -  previously the old Meaford Factory Outlet Mall / now Canadian Pet Connection's parking lot.  We will walk along the sidewalk, with social distancing, from there to Meaford's Long Term Care Centre and do a 'parade' past their dining-room windows.

What to wear?  A big smile - and of course, warm clothes, preferably with a Santa hat.  If your pooches have festive attire, dress them up!  The residents (and staff) will love it!  We are the outdoor 'walk by' entertainment while they enjoy their lunch. 

(Masks recommended even though we are outdoors).  Your smile may not show, but your happy attitude will!

Want to join the walk?  RSVP to admin@BeautifulJoe.org   Let us know that you are coming and how many people / dogs will be walking with you.