Saturday, April 16, 2011

Dog Park News (April 16, 2011)

Park district seeks public's input on proposed dog parks
Camarillo Acorn
The board also discussed making improvements to Camarillo Grove Park and developing Springville Park into a permanent off-leash dog park. “We're finding more and more dog owners are using the parks,” said Dan LaBrado, district general manager. ...
'Parents' get some shade, other amenities for Pecos dog park
Arizona Republic
by Cathryn Creno - Apr. 15, 2011 01:18 PM A tiny but determined group of "dog park parents" has succeeded in raising money - and getting additional funds from Phoenix - for a shade canopy and other amenities for the Pecos Small Dog Park in Ahwatukee ...
Big pet adoption event set for Columbia Park
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
A coalition of 11 area animal shelters, the Tri-City Dog Park Society and a local feral cat advocate group is putting on the 2011 Super Pet Adoption from 10 am to 4 pm at the east end of the park near the band shell. Organizers said that there will be ...
Dog Park Moves across Collingwood
Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
A temporary dog park will be set up at the southwest corner of Heritage Park, which is off the parking area at Third and High Streets, until the construction on Poplar Sideroad, where the permanent dog park is, is finished. Fencing is going up now so ...
Dog park fundraiser planned at The Gateway in Port Angeles
Peninsula Daily
PORT ANGELES — An event to raise money for a dog park will be held May 13 at The Gateway transit center. People are encouraged to bring their own dogs to the event, which likely will run from 4 pm to 10 pm, said Richard Bonine, city recreation ...
Redlands Dog Park expected to open by summer
San Bernardino Sun
By Chantal M. Lovell Staff Writer The long-awaited Redlands Dog Park is under construction and set to be open by summer. Redlands Unleashed Fidos and Friends(RUFF), the volunteers responsible for bringing the park into fruition from development, ...


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Dog park becomes dumping ground
MyFox Tampa Bay
dog park isn't a place to dump dogs and leave them all alone – which, by the way, is a crime. We're not revealing the exact location of the park because authorities believe the media attention could lead to more dumping. But we're sharing the story. ...

PARK FOR PUPS
The Register-Guard
More than a year has passed since horrified onlookers watched as a large bull mastiff ambushed Lola, a tiny Havanese, and mauled her to death at the Amazon Dog Park, where Lola had come to enjoy some off-leash play time. “We can hardly drive by Amazon ...
Off-leash dog park proposal killed
Kelowna Capital News
By Kathy Michaels - Kelowna Capital News A spark of hope for a new off-leash dog park in Kelowna was snuffed out earlier this week, when a city staff report cited high costs as a prohibitive measure. At a March 28 meeting, city councillors asked staff ...
A “stuff to do this with your dog” entry
Roanoke Times (blog)
Get your dogs to the former location of Six Wags Dog Park in Salem (1832 Apperson Drive, next to the bowling alley behind the pancake place) and let them put their sniffing skills to the test hunting for Easter eggs. The Dalmatian Rescue of Southwest ...
Caution at the Dog Park
Santa Barbara Edhat
By Edhat Subscriber Tucker's Grove Dog Park is a wonderful place for off-leash dog fun. Yesterday I took my dogs there, as I often do. I was dismayed to see yellow caution tape strung around multiple LARGE fallen oak limbs and branches. ...
Embattled dogsitter now trying to make ends meet
The Independent Florida Alligator
Sometimes, he'll lead them to a dog park where they'll sprint and dig and play to their hearts' content. “The dogs are getting a far less quality experience because they could've played with each other all day,” Baber said. When he walks them, ...
What's Your Best Story?
Park Towers are two high-rise residential properties that have a big lawn and dog park. I was walking Shelby with my friend and her dog through the yard. It was winter. I had on jeans, a sweater and a big, black faux fur coat. ...Students fundraise for skate park
The Reflector online
The proposed skate park will be built at one of three locations in Starkville: the Sportsplex, MoncriefDog Park or George Evans Park. "There's no design picked out (for the park)," skateboarder and MSU student Nathan Herring said, meaning whatever ...
Coeur d'Alene Residents Taking Sides On McEuen Park Proposal
KXLY Spokane
The park would have everything from an amphitheater to a dog park, skate park, ice skating and a sledding hill for the winter months. Some say it's a huge opportunity for Coeur d'Alene while others argue it's unrealistic even overindulgent. ...

Modesto's Earth Day festivities Saturday
Modesto Bee
Boyett Petroleum will collect paper, cardboard, electronic waste and ink-jet and laser cartridges for recycling, raising money for a planned dog park. A locked area for bicycle parking will be provided.

Group Pushing for Doggie Dining
MyFox Houston
The Boneyard Drinkery in the Heights is one of very few places around town that has found a legal way to get around the law: they created a dog park in the back of their bar. But they may become one of many if the grassroots effort, Paws on Patios, ...

City Council Asks If Small Park Could Fit Downtown
Like not enough public restrooms, not enough access for the disabled, no skate park after years of thinking about it, no off-leash dog park, and no community pool, to name a few. After listening to the presentation of the 204-page draft parks master ...This park has gone to the dogs
News Chief
With the help of the resident managers John and Debbie Ormando, and the park's owners, the CRF Corp., the group overcame a group of anti-dog park petitioners before the development's board. The pet-park advocates raised $38000 to build the park, ...
7th annual Animal Foundation Fur Ball is Saturday
Great Falls Tribune
"They show their support by coming to our events and donating funds and visiting the dog park." Once completed, the center will have a community education room and an education patio, two pet training and exercise rooms, two cat "condos" and outdoor ...
Let the dogs out for a good cause
phillyBurbs.com (blog)
(www.relayforlife.org/barkpabensalem) Falls Community Park is a great choice for venue with an enclosed dog park, and a skate park and playground to keep kids busy. There'll be food (FOOD!), music, vendors of canine products, animal rescue groups ...
Think about how your behavior harms environment
Modesto Bee
Residents can take recyclables to the Boyett Petroleum B Green Recycling Event and support the development of Modesto's first dog park. Drop off your e-waste, CRV containers, cardboard and ink cartridges for free. Free paper shredding will also be ...
Humans Are From Earth, Dogs Are From...
Fred Jung Claus Visit Shelton's brand new Dog Park. It is situated on two beautiful semi-wooded acres, located at the corner of Nell's Rock Road and Route 108. You can play ball, sit in the shade, have a good run and meet new friends! ...Family Forum: Family Time over Spring Break
Families with dogs might bring their pets over to the Old Bethpage Village Restoration dog park for a "play date" with other dogs which translates to tons of fun for everyone in the family. The zoo is another winning family destination and while the ...Oldtimer tournament offers unique experience
Truro Daily News
Organizers also offer a unique twist for players by recording their games and showing them at Champions Bar & Grill. Some of the proceeds from the event will go toward purchasing park benches for the off-leash dog park on Lorne Street and Victoria ...
Gray skies won't keep you away
TheNewsTribune.com
The $1.2 million HazoHouse is the centerpiece of relocated recycling services on the southeast side of the old landfill, which is now an off-leash dog park off Hogum Bay Road. The complex also includes recycling stations for electronic waste, ...

Exercising Options in Waukesha
We like Minooka or the dog park off of MacArthur when our dogs need a more natural setting but we do enjoy walking the dogs at least once a day in our neighborhood. Frame Park and the Riverwalk and the Fox River Sanctuary are both enjoyable ...Discover The Flats at ThreeSixty at South Bay
Marketwire (press release)
Future amenities will include a dog park and children's playground. ThreeSixty is easily accessible to LAX International Airport, beaches, trendy shopping, entertainment and dining venues. A 3% Broker Referral Fee is offered at ThreeSixty. ...
Parma city code may refer to pet "owners" as "guardians"
Sun Star Courier (blog)
One community that made the change was Boulder, Colo., where dog park signs now state that “guardians” must have leashes for their dogs. “Over time, the speech of all general citizens and media in Boulder has changed from referring to people as being ...

SPOTLIGHT: Ill. farmer rescues 149-year-old barn
Chicago Tribune
With its trails, pavilion and dog park there, the district had no use for the structure and wanted to demolish it. Will County Board member Kathleen Konicki (R-Homer Township) fought to preserve it, but when her efforts to raise funds for restoration ...
Speak Out 4/15/11
Southeast Missourian
A Speak Out contributor recently complained about the city wanting to put in a dog park. The caller doesn't understand that there's a good reason to do that. It's what the city's gone to. IF people can't ride a bike on the road without a dedicated lane ...
Hooksett town administrator resigns
NewHampshire.com (blog)
Granfield was heavily involved in a now-failed effort to create a large retail-residential development dubbed “Hooksett Gateway,” and she is credited with getting a dog park built near the Hooksett courthouse. The Town Council has not decided how to ...
SPCA seeking foster homes for dogs and cats
ENC Today
For more information on adopting or fostering, contact the SPCA at 252-520-0003 or visit their table during Saturday's Bark for Life at the Rotary Dog Park. The event, which runs from 10 am to 2 pm, is a fundraiser for this year's local Relay for Life ...
Vox Populi
Savannah Morning News
I have no idea who this woman is.” “It's about time for Savannah to join the rest of the country. I heard there is a petition for a dog park in Savannah. Let's all sign it. We need it. We want it. Hear that, Mayor?”