SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Dog park regulars in Sheboygan are calling on the community to keep the beloved south side property running after inconsistent upkeep from local governments.

I received an email from restaurateur Stefano Viglietti, saying the cause is worth a story. So I went out there, speaking with him and lifelong resident Andy Heyn, who adopted the dog park as his own for the sake of the community.

The Community Dog Run has become an increasingly popular spot for four-legged friends as well as the two-legged kind.

"It's incredibly beautiful, 150-year-old trees, a sense of community," Viglietti said.

"My dog loves it out here, and I love coming out here with him," Heyn added.

Sheboygan dog park volunteers step up after government upkeep falls short

Heyn is Sheboygan-born and

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