Friday, April 1, 2011

Dog Park News (April 1, 2011) - No Fooling!


Potential for new off-leash dog parkAustin News
Staff said the park does meet many of the aspects necessary to make it an off-leash
 dog park. If PARD decides to designate Yett Creek Park as a new off-leash area, a parking facility and trailhead would have to be constructed in order to accommodate ...
Hueston Woods may add 2-acre dog parkOxford Press
State park will host a public forum about the proposed
 dog park April 15 at the park office. By Meagan Engle, Staff Writer 1:04 PM Thursday, March 31, 2011 COLLEGE CORNER — Local pups may soon have another place to run as Hueston Woods considers ...

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Lafreniere Park plans 4-acre dog parkNOLA.com
By The Times-Picayune By Richard Rainey, East Jefferson bureau JOHN MCCUSKER / The Times-PicayuneLaura Dovalina and Amanda Alvarez watch as their dogs romp with others at the recently opened
 dog park at the Bonnabel Boat Launch in Metairie in 2008. ...
One Portland dog park to get extreme makeover by Banfield Pet Hospital ...OregonLive.com
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 a 16-year-old Shetland sheepdog, relaxes with Mandiy Fontana at Normandale Park in Portland after Normandale opened Portland's first fenced-in play area for small or timid dogs, but Buddy was tough enough for the main dog park. ...
Dog Day AfternoonPatch.com
By Carolyn Lawson Low | Email the author | 1:00pm Almost every day of the year, Reston's
 dog park, located at Baron Cameron Park, is a popular spt. Divided into the little dog section and the big dog section, dogs enjoy lots of room to romp and make ...
Donation to Dog Park is Challenge to CommunityKULR-TV
The group aims to raise $100000 to build Billings' first
 dog park. The final plans for the park, which will be in the Heights, were completed earlier in March. The donor has one request, though, that the community helps match the donation. ...
LETTERS: Dog park's no gardenWest Hartford News
The Lake Wobegon effect also refers to a group that claims to be above average, such as the West Hartford
 dog park coalition. To hear its members (and town staff) tell it only good, responsible dog owners are going to use the dog park proposed for the ...
Tackle the Trail: Fun for the Whole Family (Even the Dog)"We had a brand new cross-country course, an in-line skating rink, the dog park, and Challenger League but not a lot of people knew about it," she said. "The run really worked well as a way to introduce the park and let people experience this little, ...
Last Day for March Muttness in DoylestownPatch.com
By Sarah Larson | Email the author | 1:30pm Donations of "Good Luck Paws" line the windows at Life on the Leash, part of the March Muttness fundraiser to build the Doylestown
 Dog Park. Swing by Jules Thin Crust today, and you can feed both those needs. ...
Grab your dog and run (or walk)Algona Upper Des Moines
Last year saw the Kossuth Animal Rescue fulfill its dream of a
 dog park. This year some final renovations will be done on the fenced dog park area of Veteran's Park, as well as the delivery of engraved bricks that will be used to make a patio area. ...
At Mount Vernon Council of Citizens AssociationMount Vernon Gazette
Environment Committee Resolution to support the establishment of an interim off leash
 dog park (OLDA) at Westgrove Park, and until such time as the Master Plan for Westgrove is completed and a long-term planned is decided. After a spirited debate an ...
Park improvements coming in GrangerAkron Leader Publications
The 107-acre park will provide plentiful recreation opportunities, including hiking trails with some handicapped access, a 4-acre
 dog park and two ponds, he said. Restrooms will be available, and eventually, the park also will have a shelter, he said. ...
Northeast Herald Communitiy Calendar: March 31-April 16San Antonio Express
Universal City
 Dog Park ground-breaking is slated for 10 am at 134 Athenian Drive. Open to the public; park is expected to be open for use by early June. SCUCISD School Board and administration are hosting a Community Forum on the budget reduction ...
Lone Goose Saloon opens, Horse under new management, Toby Keith tickets on ...The Huntsville Times - al.com
The saloon will have trivia nights, and the patio is dog friendly, so the folks at the
 dog park can bring their pooches over. The dog owners just need to use the gated entrance to the left of the main entrance. “The Lone Goose Saloon is envisioned as ...
Collingwood Park Might Get FaceliftBayshore Broadcasting News Centre
No word on what would happen to the
 dog park and the lawn bowling may have to be relocated. But everything is up in the air until further research is done. Staff will report back to council in about eight weeks.
Exercise and your petPetanim
For instance, you can take a dog for a run at the
 dog park but you wouldn't take your hamster there and let it run around. As there are different breeds amongst species same goes with exercise requirements. A working dog requires vigorous exercise for ...
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Great Northern Brewery to host "Pints with a Purpose"KAJ18 Kalispell Montana News
Thursday, a proceed of all pints, pitchers, and wine purchased will go to the Whitefish Animal Group, which owns the local
 dog park in town. Organizers say the event is a fun way for people to socialize, while also helping out charities and groups from ...
Townships to seek grant money to build parks along Van DykeShelby Township Source Newspapers
"I think the people who will use this park are bicyclists and pedestrians, and then you get people who might come to our community because we have a
 dog park," she said. "I'm amazed when I see the number of people who go to dog parks. ...
Centennial Park coming alongMinot Daily News
Gurholt explained that the
 dog park needed "some more exploration." The proposed relocation was suggested because it would serve as a buffer for the railroad. Surrounding the newly-located Bark Park would be what Gurholt called a large central green ...
Patch Picks: Early Spring Outdoor ActivitiesCortlandt's new dog park at Sprout Brook has separate areas for large and small dogs. The dog park on the lower level of Peekskill's Tompkins Park also divides dogs up by size. Amenities for dog-minders include benches, plastic bag dispensers and a ...
Wildomar wants land, but lacks money for parkPress-Enterprise
One is a
 dog park. None are east of Interstate 15. One housing development built years ago was named Parkside Estates, in anticipation of a county-planned regional park at a different vacant site in the neighborhood that has since fallen through. ...
Feather River Recreation and Park District to begin recruiting managerMercury-Register
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 and he began the process to find suitable manager for the large district with many parks and facilities including Riverbend Park, the recently purchased gymnastics center, a skate and bike park, tennis courts, children's play parks, a dog park, ...
Carol Stream Park DistrictSuburban Life Publications
The Park District is also working to develop a new sports park,
 dog park, and walking paths. I believe these are important projects that will enhance and beautify our neighborhood, and they can be enjoyed by residents of all ages. ...
Go outside--fresh air is always freeNorthJersey.com
And for your furry friend, Lyndhurst's Riverside County Park on Riverside Avenue (another great place to spend in the fresh air) has a
 dog park with a fenced in area for your best friend to run around and enjoy the weather, too. ...
Coming UpRiverhead News-Review
Dog Park
 Party 'Easter Bone Hunt,' Saturday, April 9, 1-3 pm at Southold Dog Park behind Southold Town Recreation Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic. Monthly themed gathering for town residents and canine friends. Admission free. Event will be rescheduled ...
Dakota the Great Dane more than just an accessoryYorkRegion.com
Featuring authentic Cesar Millan memorabilia, the event will raise funds for a number of organizations including Georgina's animal shelter and leash-free
 dog park, the Ontario SPCA, Northwood Zoo and Sanctuary, the World Wildlife Fund and Guide Dogs ...
Candidate Bio: Dennis O'DonovanNiles Herald Spectator
I would also like to explore the idea of putting in a
 dog park and skate park. All programs seem to be doing very well. We can look for additional grant opportunities and possible marketing sponsorships with local businesses to generate additional ...
Latest attack by vicious breed won't muzzle pit bull fansThe Virginian-Pilot
Grumm, who was chased up her own stairs by those two bloody pit bulls last Saturday, says she's favored a ban on the breed ever since her other dog was attacked by a pit bull in a local
 dog park a couple of years ago and had his snout crushed. ...
A matter of respectVentura County Reporter
In an attempt to recognize and respect the park, which has been commonly referred to as a
 dog park in recent years, the city posted signs last year stating that the park, with 3000 people buried there, is the former site of the St…
In Your Town: Briefs from across Marin for March 31, 2011Marin Independent-Journal
Entries must include a 5-by-7 photo of the dog and $50 donation. Proceeds will benefit the Marin Humane Society and Friends of Sausalito Remington
 Dog Park. An awards ceremony and carnival will be held from 3 to 6 pm April 9 at Gabrielson Park.
Municipal Park project work soon to begin | YourPennTrafford.comBy yourpenntrafford
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 dog park, walking trails, pavilion and parking area will be built, and the pond will be reshaped. Half of the cost of the project is covered by a $265000 grant from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. ...
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Public meeting re. South Knox Dog Park | KnoxViewsThis dog park will be the fourth installment of a pledge from Petsafe to work with the City of Knoxville and Knox County to fund five dog parks within each ...
Kingsman Dog Park Opening Friday! | Hill HoundsKingsman Dog Park will open to the public at 5:00 pm this Friday, March 25th. To celebrate, please join us for an informal get-together from 5-7 pm at the ...
Design & Plan « Doylestown Dog ParkThis website is for the Friends of Doylestown Dog Park who are working to create a dog park in Doylestown! Please keep all posts and comments respectful and ...