The Dog Box

From "2025 PB Cluster 6"

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Dogs get bored with toys, and many have a stash of gently used ones at home. Why not share the love? The Dog Box is a simple, community-led toy exchange placed in local parks where dog owners can give a gently used toy or take one for their pup to enjoy. It's an easy way to reduce waste, build community, and add a bit of joy to every walk. All it takes is a weatherproof box, a sign explaining the purpose, and a few donated toys to get started.

The box linked below is made in Ontario and costs $160:

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/520401281/wood-dog-toy-box-pet-toy-storage?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=outdoor+dog+toy+box&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&frs=1&sts=1&local_signal_search=1&content_source=5a15cda40edd5ae4b74ec9a2c34677bb44e86b20%253A520401281&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=5a15cda40edd5ae4b74ec9a2c34677bb44e86b20%3A520401281

Official updates

Last update: October 17, 2025

This request can be completed outside of the Participatory Budgeting Process with approval from Parks and Recreation for pilot. Since this request is not a standardized item with guidelines already existing in Parks and Recreation, the requirement with this project is that a Business Improvement Area or registered Resident Association of the area must sign on as the caretaker and take ownership of the dog box to ensure safety of dogs and proper use. Theoretically, a resident association can put together a dog box immediately to be placed at the park without authorization.

Councillor MoisePosted on October 17, 2025