Saturday, May 21, 2011

The Dog Park News (May 21, 2011)

Dog Lovers Asked to "Bark for Your Park" by June 1st
Southwest News-Herald
Orland Park dog lovers are being asked to “bark for a park,” helping the community in the PetSafe “Bark for Your Dog Park Contest.” PetSafe, a national supplier of pet supplies, will award $100000 for a dog park to the community with the most local ...
Dog lovers barking for park
Canada.com
Yeoman spoke for delegation urging council to consider a dog park in Chemainus, more specifically at ballfield No. 3. "Safe and secure dog parks are essential in today's society to meet the needs of both dogs and people. That is why more and more are ...
Dog park will be ready by early July
Dayton Daily News
By Jeremy P. Kelley, Staff Writer Updated 10:43 AM Friday, May 20, 2011 OAKWOOD — It will be very small and have no frills, but by early July, a fenced dog park should be ready for use at Creager Field, near the corner of Irving Avenue and Shafor ...
Volunteers fetch fountain for Federal Way dog park
PNW Local News
French Lake Park opened as an official off-leash dog park in summer 2005. Located off 1st Avenue South between South 320th Street and South 312th Street, the 10-acre fenced-in park is owned by Federal Way and the Lakehaven Utility District. ...
No Kids Allowed at Arlington Dog Parks?
W*USA 9
The dog park welcomes an estimated 5000 visitors a week. Some believe you're asking for trouble when you add children. "It's for the kids' benefit," said Brian Goff. "I've seen adults who get fired up about dogs getting aggressive over other dogs. ...



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Veterans Memorial Park
Community Impact Newspaper
Veterans Memorial Park, 2525 W. New Hope Drive, is the first park in the city to feature an off-leash dog park, an amphitheater and the centerpiece of the park, a monument to honor all armed forces veterans. The 5-acre Cedar Bark Park offers pet owners ...
New dog park will be ready by early July
Dayton Daily News
OAKWOOD — It will be very small and have no frills, but by early July, a fenced dog park should be ready for use at Creager Field, near the corner of Irving Avenue and Shafor Boulevard, according to Oakwood city officials. Early figures from the city ...
Walingford Parks and Recrecation begins discussion on dog park
Meriden Record-Journal
WALLINGFORD – The Parks and Recreation commission began discussions on a proposed dog park at their May meeting, but members say construction is still a ways off. Director of Parks and Recreation John Gawlak proposed the commission walk a one-acre ...
Maplewood opens pooch pool at dog park
STLtoday.com
Dogs can take advantage this summer of a new "zero-depth entry" dog pool to be installed at the Maplewood Dog Park. The city council recently accepted a bid of $6500 from All Things Constructed to build the 10-by-13-foot pool. ...
Park Board Approves Improvements to King Park in MLK's Honor
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Committee, which was formed as a result of the controversy over adog park proposed for King Park. The group presented their proposals to the park board, outlining their ambitious two-phase proposal for the park's ...
'Dog party' at Rio San Gabriel Park
The Downey Patriot
Dogs must be on a leash when outside the dog park, which opened last year. “The dog park is a very popular addition to our city, and this event allows us to bring everyone together to celebrate being outdoors with their dogs,” said Councilman David ...
New Dog Park Opens in Wrigley Heights Saturday; Public Invited to Dedication ...
LBPOST.com
by Allison Jean Eaton | Long Beach News | 05.19.11 | 3:45pm | The city of Long Beach is opening a new dog park in Wrigley Heights on Saturday, and residents are invited to come out and witness the park's dedication. The Wrigley Heights Dog Park...

Good to Go: Fun filled weekend for the entire family — even the dog!
Las Cruces Sun-News
By S. Derrickson Moore / LAS CRUCES — Take your dog to celebrate our dog park's second anniversary and stay for ice cream, cake and luminarias. Join a scavenger hunt to learn more about our history. Celebrate 40 years of history ...
Wag 'N' Walk scheduled June 5
Argus Press
OWOSSO — The Owosso Bark Park will be having its second “Wag 'N' Walk” dog walk June 5 at the new dog park located within Collamer Park / Hopkin's Lake on S. M-52. Walkers and their dogs will start at the dog park and walk 1 mile around Hopkin's Lake. ...
Paths of the Spirit: I wish I was as good as my dog thinks I am
Las Cruces Sun-News
By Fr. Gabriel Rochelle / For the Sun-News This weekend the Las Cruces Dog Park celebrates its second anniversary. This column is especially for my friends, human and animal, who spend time there enjoying one another. I've often been asked if I think ..
Dog wash to benefit storm victims
Pensacola News Journal
It will be held from 10 am to 2 pm at the dog park at the Roger Scott recreation center at 2130 Summit Boulevard. The Pine Meadow Veterinary Clinic is sponsoring the event, which is free except for donations to the fund.
Don't Be Tardy for Scooter's Clean Air Pet Fest and 1st Birthday Party!
The Sacramento Press
The festivities will take place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm alongside the dog park at Howe Avenue Park, located on the corner of Howe Avenue and Cottage Way in Sacramento. This free, pet-friendly event will kick off the 2011 Spare The Air season, ...

Rain or Shine the Weim Fest is on!
The Coloradoan
Courtesy of Shereen Raucci This is an exciting day for Mile High Weimaraner Rescue, where we invite adopters, volunteers, applicants, and all rescue supporters and dog lovers to enjoy a FUN day with good food, games for the dogs(prizes too), dog park...
Red Cross to hold pet health fair
Springfield News Sun
The Clark County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold the 3rd Annual WoofStock 2011 Pet Health Fair from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday at Wiggley Field Dog Park in Old Reid Park. Dubbed “A day of peace, cats and puppy love,” the event will include ...
Paw-sta dinner set for Saturday in Cromwell
Middletown Press
CROMWELL — Members of the committee hoping to establish a dog park in town are holding an all-you-can-eat “Paw-sta” dinner Saturday. The price for the dinner is $15 ($7 for children), with the proceeds going to support the creation of a dog park at ...
This Weekend's For the Dogs (In a Good Way)
There will also be dogs on-site for adoption and a mini "dog park" play area for dogs to mingle, so be sure to bring your favorite pooch! Vendors will include The Long Valley Dog Park, Family Pet Hospital, and TLC Mobile Grooming. ...
Community Datebook
Laguna Beach Independent
The Laguna Relief and Resource Center's food pantry, located at 20652 Laguna Canyon Road (between the dog park and the Pacific Marine Mammal Center), will be open from 9 am to noon on Saturday, May 21, giving working families a chance to take advantage ...
News notes: May 20
Omaha World-Herald
The Omaha Bark For Life event will begin with 9:30 am registration at the Omaha Dog Park, 112th Street and West Maple Road. A closing ceremony will be at 11:30 am Participants may register that day for $25. Entry fee includes a pet neckerchief, ...
City moves forward with studying operational changes at some civic attractions
Fort Worth Star Telegram
City staff members have talked about closing the Z Boaz course on the far west side and turning it into a public park with walking trails, picnic areas, pavilions, playgrounds, athletic fields and an off-leash dog park. Sycamore golf course on the east ...
GREAT ESCAPE: Doggone Fun in Hollister and Gilroy
Gilroy's version will be held at Las Animas Dog Park and Lakeside Picnic Area, 400 Mantelli Dr., and admission is free. About the Hollister Dog Owners Group: The nonprofit organization has a mission of bringing public awareness to dog-related ...
Roz Rogoff is a member (registered user) of San Ramon Express
San Ramon Express
It was the first city in the Tri-Valley to have a dog park. The Del Mar Dog Park is just down the street from me. It was built in the PG & E corridor, where not much else could go. The city took an unattractive property with electrical lines and towers ...

Neighborhood News Roundup: Not Walmart's Fault Edition
Washington City Paper (blog)
It is difficult to understand how this person goes unnoticed, walking thru the gardens located between the 2nd District Police Station and the Newark Street dog park, a children's playground, and across the street from the McLean Gardens condos, ...
Help for Animals to host fundraising dinner
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Brunner was quick to note that the proceeds from this event will go toward low-cost spay and neutering and not the new dog park in Huntington. He said the pet-supporting entities often get confused. "Help for Animals is very, very supportive of the ...
A SALUTE TO SKIPPER
Barnstable Patriot
1, a reminder to all dog owners to register their pets at the town clerk's office before July 1. In canine-related news, the committee trying to create a dog park in town has created a website...

Chefs' Picnic on the Lake Recalls the White Rock Lake of Yore
D Magazine
Proceeds will help fund 10 capital projects such as enhancing hike and bike trails, improving parking lots, renovating White Rock Dog Park, restoring the park forests, and more. Tickets are $55 per person in advance and include complimentary valet ...