Dog Park News (April 12, 2011)

No Good Reason To Oppose Dog Park Hartford Courant I am one of the thousands of dog owners in West Hartford and a proud member of the West Hartford Dog Park Coalition. I am very disappointed to see the dog park project in our city stalled for what appears to be a plethora of misinformation. ...

Illinois Dog Park May Require People Licenses KBOI There's talk that the Kane County Forest Preserve District near Aurora, Illinois may actually make it mandatory for people to wear a license around their necks if they use the local dog park. It's a suggestion that's been made to help raise funds for ...

Minnehaha Park Skull May Have Been Teaching Tool KSTP.com Anthropology experts think they know more about a human skull discovered close to a Minneapolis dog park in early March--but not who it was. A dog walker found the skull in the snow on March 6th near the Minnehaha Dog Park. They say the skull belonged...

The Greening of Broadneck Some 112 Scouts from around the county planted 125 trees Saturday [4-9] in Broadneck Park near the dog park. Broadneck got a whole lot greener this weekend thanks to two big tree-planting projects by volunteer groups. Gray skies and temperatures in the ...

Final vote in Winter Park could bury dog park fees for good Central Florida News 13 Earlier in the year, the city of Winter Park began charging people to use Fleet Peeples Park. But many residents said the fees were unfair and unnecessary. City leaders have already given initial approval to repealing the fees, and a final vote is ...

Park District to hold regular meeting Suburban Life Publications Items on the agenda include the park district's master trail plan and the McCaslin Park phase two contract. Capital improvement items on the agenda include the town center land purchase, the dog park and McCaslin Park and Tedrahn and Memorial park ...

East Egg Hunt For Dogs Hartford Courant The Glastonbury Dog Park Committee and parks and recreation department will present the third annual Easter egg hunt for dogs on Saturday. The egg hunt will begin at 10 am at Riverfront Park, 200 Welles St. The event will be held rain or shine. ...

Collingwood Council Talks Dogs Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre by Catherine Thompson Council will decide at tonight's (Mon) meeting where to move the dog parktemporarily until construction on Poplar Sideroad is done, likely in July. The construction is preventing dog owners from getting to the current park. ...

Brevard's weather takes toasty turn this week Florida Today "That's the only time I've not seen one dog at the dog park." Today: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind between 5 and 15 mph. Tuesday: A 20 percent chance ...

DOG WHISPERERS GERMAN AND WOLFE SET TO APPEAR IN LEWISTON THIS MONTH Niagarafallsreporter.com Proceeds from the event, which is being sponsored by the Lewiston Dog Owners Group, will go toward the purchase of two shade shelters at the Lewiston Dog Park. German and Wolfe have authored books on canine training, including "There's Hope! ...

Weekend's Runaway Country event expected to draw 12K to Wickham Park each day Florida Today Park amenities: Wickham Park will be ringed by perimeter fencing, and the dog park, swimming lake, archery course, horseshoe facility, picnic pavillions and other amenities will close. Walkers can use the pedestrian trail near the retention pond at the ...

Will your election lawn sign provoke a backlash? Globe and Mail Politics rarely comes up when he runs into his neighbours at the dog park or speaks to them on the street. As a result, he is unsure of the reaction he might get from a lawn sign, and because he and his wife plan on staying in the area for some time, ...

Trupanion Pet Insurance Gears Up for Earth Day PR.com (press release) Walk the Dog – Instead of driving miles to a dog park or other dog-friendly exercise area, pet owners can their dog for a walk instead. This saves on idling fumes and gas consumption that occurs when using a vehicle. 5. Recycle – Recycle any pet food ...

Off-leash complaints lead to more patrols at Golden Gardens Ballard News Tribune Belue said there are only 13 off-leash areas in Seattle and recommends the Jose Rizal park as the least crowded dog park. For a complete listing of Seattle's dog park, visit the Seattle Parks website.

Virginia Beach Kickball Tournament Approaching DigitalJournal.com (press release) The event will take place at Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach, VA on Saturday, May 21st, 2011 from 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Red wing is a 97-acre district park that has four gardens, picnic areas, grills, a dog park, open fields, vending machines, ...

Military dog memorial will be dedicated in Encinitas San Diego Union Tribune The sculpture sits atop a 4-ft. by nearly 4-ft. tall granite slab displaying emblems from branches of the military and stands in a paved area in the shelter's dog park. Construction of the $25000 project began several months ago by Honor Life based in ...

Hamilton senior housing project continues with planning board hearing The Salem News Canter Brook Equestrian Center, located at 354 Highland St., offers horse boarding, indoor and outdoor riding rings and a dog park. The property is very near Bradley Palmer State Park and The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. The property was assessed ...

Commissioners agree to look at park fees Tampa Bay Newspapers Cozzie estimate that on average his department receives 35 to 50 complaints a month on a wide range of subjects from park aesthetics to people allowing their big dog in the small dog park. “There's always safety issues when you're dealing with the ...

Lafayette City-Parish Council buys ULL horse farm, plans call for park to be ... The Republic As part of the proposed horse farm deal, city-parish government also intends to trade ULL the 8-acre Youth Park, the site of a dog park, picnic areas and a sports field. Savoie said there are no current plans for the Youth Park property, ...

Huntsville City Council president: improving John Hunt Park starts with ... al.com (blog) A new dog park would be an inexpensive way to get folks in the habit of visiting the area for something other than an occasional Huntsville Stars game, he said. "I'd like to see that happen almost immediately." Russell also likes the idea of a "sports ...

The feel of summer in April Fox11online.com Saturday's storm left places like the Brown County dog park wet and muddy. But despite the dirty conditions, the weather was too nice for some to pass up a day at the park. “Oh we're loving it out here,” said Beth Anyyuhasey, Green Bay. ...

State animal groups honor Humane Society's Meeks Gadsden Times Plans include a dog park where owners can walk their dogs. Still, Meeks remains focused on combating pet overpopulation, which she said is the key to reducing the number of animals coming into the shelter, and saving animals' lives. ...

The Saratogian's Community Media Lab: Meet 'Daily Pawprints' blogger Courtney ... The Saratogian One of the goals of the blog is finding dog-friendly places in the Capital Region, and in my experience Saratoga is the most pet-friendly because there's a great dog park and downtown area. There are a lot of restaurants with outdoor seating areas that ...

Feeding Your Pet Organically Patch.com Finally I checked out the grooming aisle and found a conditioning and deodorant spray for Charlie, so he can smell fresh after those trips to the dog park. Charlie was really happy with my choices, although I'm not sure it matters to him what he eats. ...

Abortion Limit Is Renewed, as Is Washington Anger New York Times “Frankly, it's obnoxious,” said Euginia Gluzberg, 24, a law student who was watching her white bulldog in a dog park in Dupont Circle. “They have no problem interfering in our bedroom on moral and social issues. They can strip our government of any ...

An Interview with Elizabeth S. Rogan Philadelphia Jewish Voice (blog) It's getting my trash picked up, and having beautiful parks and having a dog park I can take my dog to if I get my permit, and it's the libraries... it's right here, it's immediate effect. I like to be able to see that what I'm doing has immediate ...

Plain Truths on Why Plano Real Estate, Texas is an Exemplary Residence Stock Markets Review The city boasts with 56 trail miles, a dog park, the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, recreational and fitness programs for seniors, fishing and wildlife in Plano Parks, and a myriad of recreation centers and facilities for young and old alike. ...

Illinois Dog Park May Require People Licenses - National News ... By Jeanette Torres There's talk that the Kane County Forest Preserve District near Aurora, Illinois may actually make it mandatory for people to wear a license around their necks if they use the local dog park. It's a suggestion that's been made to help ...

Mike Scott's Blog : Another dog dumped at the Woodward Dog Park By Mike Scott So sad. I've seen this happen several times before, and I saw it happen again Sunday afternoon. That's Margo. Abandoned (dumped) by her owner Sunday afternoon at the Woodward Dog Park. How do I know the dog's name is Margo?

DC Metrocentric » 225 Virginia Ave Sits Waiting By dcmetrocentric Last week the District broke ground on the new dog park at the intersection of S St. 17th and T Streets. The park has always unofficially been a dog park, so ... READ MORE · Night Time at the C&O. This gorgeous picture by flickr user ...

Dog park near Wood Hill-Bald Hill Reservation? Conservation ... "The dog park will be a safe area for people to able to bring their pets to run and play off-leash allowing them to socialize, which is really important," ...