Heartfelt advocacy for dog memorial at Coot Lake

Randy Bare can often be found sitting on a bench next to the community-built dog companion memorial with his dog, Mia, at Coot Lake in Gunbarrel. Many refer to him as "the mayor of Coot Lake." Bare knows most of the dogs that enjoy Coot Lake and many of their owners/guardians.

Coot Lake and the trail surrounding it is well known as dog friendly, beautiful, and accessible. Located on 63rd Street be...