About Us

Gold Canyon D.O.G. -Dog Owners Group-
Mission Statement:
"To Promote Responsible Dog Ownership"

The brainchild of Marta Saint-James and her dog Kramer , Gold Canyon D.O.G. - Dog Owners Group, and the future off-leash dog park KRAMER'S RUN, will promote responsible dog ownership through educational activities and events for owners and their dogs so they can interact. The most important task for D.O.G. will be finding a suitable site for the park.

My husband Curt Fonger and I started a project: The planning and fundraising of the first off-leash dog park in Gold Canyon, named in memory of Kramer, our Golden Retriever who raised so much money for this park. Curt owns Visions of the Southwest Photography, LLC. www.VisionsoftheSW.com He is the official "Pawtographer" for Gold Canyon D.O.G. Curt created a Special Edition Kramer’s Cards. All the proceeds will go to the off-leash park. In 12 months we raised over $1,200 from these cards. As of May 31, 2008 we have $7,386.60 Dollars in the Gold Canyon D.O.G. bank account (our financial records are open to anyone who wish to see them).

The annual membership fee for Gold Canyon D.O.G. - Dog Owners Group is $20. If you would like to become a member please send the check payable to Gold Canyon DOG, 6646 S. Sinagua Ct., Gold Canyon, AZ 85218. If you have any questions call 480-982-1690 or email Marta Saint-James at MartaStJames@msn.com. We have regular membership meetings, they will be posted under the EVENTS page on this website.

Kramer was our 12 year old Golden Retriever. He was a very special dog in Gold Canyon, loved by everyone in this beautiful community. Numerous articles in the Gold Canyon Ledger, local newspapers, in The Arizona Republic and the East Valley Tribune. He was also quite famous in events such as Special Olympics as a therapy dog.

Kramer has been instrumental in this project. With his sweet face, his famous doggie lunchbox and his love for humans, he has raised hundreds of dollars for the park.

Kramer crossed the Rainbow Bridge on January 15, 2005 with Mom and Dad on his side.

Kramer with Mom Marta Saint-James

Logo designed and donated by Keith Knudsen, Knudsen Studios, Illinois