A creative project is making waves and getting people’s tails wagging in northeast Minneapolis.
This past weekend, a “Dog Library” was set up on Wilson Street, where people are welcome to take what they need or share old dog accessories.
A bowl of water, bags, leashes, treats, and toys are all available in the library.
Lisa Kronk stated, “My neighbors had come over with a little bouquet after I lost Charlie just two-and-a-half weeks ago. And we started talking about getting things out that we could share with other neighbor dogs.”
The neighbors’ inspiration for the concept came from this. Will Mound used his well-known community woodworking skills to construct the library in just three days.
Making a “Little Free Library” and fairy doors are two of his projects. He wrote encouraging letters and posted them outside his house during the pandemic.
Mound added, “I was one of the first rounds of layoffs at the beginning of the pandemic and it was hard to find work at that time, so I guess I needed something to do and it was kind of my outlet”
A recent loss of a dog binds these neighbors together more than their shared love of dogs. A few dogs have dog tags with their names on them hanging in the library.
A new spin on Little Free Libraries – this one is for dogs! 🐶 Meet the NE Minneapolis man who made it in just a few days, and how it’s honoring all the neighborhood pups who have passed away over the last year. At 10pm on @WCCO! pic.twitter.com/A0kf9gXkwo
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Dan Bullemer stated, “It’s been nice because, I mean, we all experienced it all at the same time, so we were kinda able to support each other a little bit that way.”
“It was very personal and very sweet for me to see Charlie’s name up there,” Kronk remarked.
The Mounds anticipate visitors who will use the library. Additionally, they accept donations.
“There’s just so much out there right now that’s negative, so it’s kind of nice to feel something new,” Mound added.
On Wilson Street Northeast, next to Lowry Avenue Northeast, is where you’ll find the Dog Library.
Source: CBS MINNESOTA
