![]() Visitors to the park will be greeted by the sign featuring Howell’s beloved basset hound. There is no better way to honor Peggy than to name the dog park in her memory,” the “Love Circle” all agreed. “From Sophie and Buford to Honey and Truman, one of her beloved basset hounds was always by her side. A group of Howell’s friends known as her “Love Circle” said there was no greater dog lover in Brentwood than Peggy Howell. Howell died in 2018 after a two-year battle with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, which is a progressive nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control. ![]() As "Miss Peggy," she was a beloved mentor, surrogate mom and confidante to literally hundreds of Brentwood children, teenagers and college students spanning two generations. She also served on the Citizens for Brentwood Green Space board, graduated with Leadership Brentwood's Class of 2003 and served as Country Club Estates HOA secretary/treasurer for almost 30 years. Peggy Sain Howell, an active member of the Brentwood community, earned the nickname of Brentwood’s Top Citizen through her participation in many civic opportunities like the Brentwood Citizen Fire and Police Academies. There is also a nearby creek for dogs to play. Both areas offer shaded benches, water stations, and hydrants. The small dog area is a little more than half an acre. The large dog area is approximately one and a half acres and is intended for dogs weighing more than 25 pounds. Lovingly known as Miss Peggy's Bark Park - it consists of two separately fenced areas. Located in the southwest corner of Tower Park is a place where dogs can roam and play.
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