City of Gresham, OR

09/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2025 16:59

Gresham Police celebrates Fourth Annual Tagg's Dog Days of Summer

Tagg, the Gresham Police Department's comfort dog, invites the community to the fourth annual Tagg's Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 am to 2 pm in the back/west lot of City Hall, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway.
This free, family-friendly event supports the Gresham Police Department's K-9 Unit and offers something for everyone, from those curious about police K-9 work to families, individuals and dog lovers of all ages looking to enjoy a warm September day in their community.

In addition to supporting the Gresham Police K-9 Unit, My Father's House will be collecting nonperishable food donations and school supplies to help local families in need.
This year's event features exciting demonstrations from local police K-9 teams that are part of the East Metro K-9 Training Unit, including agencies from Gresham, Oregon City, Gladstone, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and Lake Oswego. Watch these skilled K-9s showcase their abilities and learn how they help keep communities safe.
Dogs scheduled to attend (in addition to the East Metro K9 Training Team):
  • Tagg, Gresham Police Department comfort dog
  • Remi, Beaverton Police Department comfort dog
  • Burton, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office comfort dog
  • Onyx, Tualatin Police Department comfort dog
  • Therapy dogs from Dove Lewis
  • Working Dogs of Oregon
  • Guide Dogs for the Blind
Presentations and activities (beginning at 10 am):
  • Welcome and introductions, including a spotlight on Tagg, Gresham's comfort dog
  • K-9 demonstrations from the East Metro K9 Training Unit
  • Drone demonstration
  • Vendor booths including coffee, sodas and hot dogs
  • Soak the Police Chief and Captain with the bucket blast - $1 for four throws
  • Capture memories at the fall-themed photo booth, perfect for social media stories or keepsakes
Thank you to all the sponsors whose generous support makes this event possible.
Alyson Huntting, Chris Cakes NW, Burns Feed Store, Evergreen Pet Supply, Our Coffee House, Clackamas County Bank, Gresham Toyota, Scoop Soldiers, JJ Real Estate, Advanced Finishing Systems, Alligator Printing
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