Sunday, April 17, 2011

Dog Park News (April 17, 2011)


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Bedford neighbors growl over dog park
The Union Leader
By GREG KWASNIK BEDFORD – A public hearing on a proposed dog park turned into a territorial dispute between dog lovers and nearby homeowners who worry that the park will increase noise levels and lower property values. First proposed in 2007, ...
Popular off-leash dog area may close
Austin American-Statesman
"There is an inherent incompatability between the Norwood House — which was once a grand estate with gardens and other features — and the dog park," he said. "We'd like to have a restoration that respects the property's history but allows for ...

Canton Paw Park Celebrates Grand Opening
With a few barks, Canton officially opened its new off-leash dog park today. With dozens of pets, their owners and sponsors present, the day showcased the important part dogs play in many homes in Canton. While the overnight rains left the ground soggy ...
Candle Light Vigil For the Whistler 100 April 23
Sherwood Park News
Local residents Lalena Wentzell and Susan Hughes are leading the event in Edmonton on April 23rd at the Sir Wilfred Laurier Off Leash Dog Park at 7pm. While this event in Edmonton is taking place, cities representing every province across Canada as ...
Labrador retriever Kitsu
OCRegister
He has one issue: He doesn't care for other dogs when he is on leash, so he wouldn't be a good candidate for someone who wants a dog to take to the dog park or beach. But with a family and no other dogs, Kitsu is amazing. Because of his size, ...
City notes: Council members discuss issues
Arizona Republic
Giveaways, networking opportunities and local vendors will be a part of this year's "Paws in the Park" at the dog park near Hayden Road and McDonald Drive. City staff will share the results of a survey designed to gauge the public's support of ...
Letter: Not crying to see Chad Mayes leave
Hi-Desert Star
That would make an excellent dog park! Dogs will naturally hunt down the gophers and fertilize the grounds, so no landscaping is required. Or perhaps it could become a homeless area for the 500-plus destitute in the Morongo Basin. ...
Pet of the Week: Mercury
The shelter is located at 1699 Metropark Dr. in Lakewood (in the Metroparks, just beyond the Lakewood Dog Park). Please visit the website or the blog at for more information. Mercury is available for adoption at the Lakewood Animal Shelter, ...
BLM Offering City of Taft Park Land at $10 Per Acre
The Taft Independent
Some ideas tossed around at the Sit and Sip included reserving an place for a dog park, a water park, a camping area, an equestrian trail, solar farms and connecting the Rails to Trails path out to the property and eventually to Buena Vista Lake and ...
Veterinarians to Perform Free Dog Heart Health Screenings in Philadelphia on ...
PR-USA.net (press release)
Veterinary cardiologists on the Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour will stop with a soundproof medical unit to perform free dog heart examinations at Seger Dog Park. In addition to providing free heart health screenings, veterinarians will be available to ...
Locals recognized for community commitments at Coshocton County Chamber of ...
Coshocton Tribune
"Whatever their passion is for, like an adult soccer league or a dog park," Hasseman said. Also receiving an award was a woman who's passionate about her work. Coshocton Rotary Club Employee of the Year award was presented by Kathy Thompson, president. ...
Business faces $20K tax hike
StarPhoenix
The McOrmond Road extension, one of the busiest gravel roads in the province, is in disrepair thanks to heavy truck traffic frequenting the city's snow dump, compost site and an off-leash dog park, he said. The dust from the road is a major problem and ...
"Fly Away," Reviewed
IFC
That, along with a warm and optimistic love story between Jeanne and a man she meets at the dog park (played nicely by Greg Germann) represents the totality of "Fly Away"'s plot. Mostly the film is just a portrait of the life of a single mother of an ...

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
The Chronicle Journal
'ONE of the perks of living in Mariday Park is the ability to walk to the Auditorium, Complex, dog park, arena and stadium. One of the main arteries for this area is South Hill Street. Thumbs Down to the city for ending sidewalks at John Street, ...