Monday, May 23, 2011

The Dog Park News (May 23, 2011}

Lacombe Lake dog park designs unveiled
St. Albert Gazette
One concept design of the Lacombe Lake Park Dog Park would see part of the trail along the perimeter of the pond removed, with the addition of a gazebo/shelter and picnic tables. The city wants residents to get their paws on four proposed designs for a ...
Pets, owners relax at Orting's Bark in the Park
TheNewsTribune.com
Organizers hope to raise enough money to build a fence for an off-leash dog parkscheduled to open in August. In a stress-filled world, even our pets need to unwind. Just ask Karen Briskey, a massage therapist who counts both people and animals among ...

Location of dog park up for discussion
Evansville Courier & Press
By Frank Boyett The idea of a dog park behind Methodist Hospital is being reconsidered in favor of either Newman Park or along Canoe Creek. The dog park idea has been kicking around for at least five years or so, and in its most recent incarnation it ...
Arlington may ban children from dog parks
Washington Examiner
The rule change, said Keith Fred, who helps sponsor the Shirlington Dog Park, is needed to protect the children, though there have been no reports of a child being hurt in any of the parks. "We don't want to wait until a child is seriously injured to ...



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City dog park on Carlsbad council agenda
Carlsbad Current Argus
By Matlin Smith CARLSBAD — A dog park for the city of Carlsbad is one of the items included in the city's 2011-2012 budget. Members of the City Councilors will consider a resolution adopting the interim budget at their regular meeting on Tuesday. ...
Plans For New Dog Park In Terrace Heights
KIMA CBS 29
By Heather Walker You emailed us asking if a dog park was coming to Terrace Heights. Action News learned plans for a dog park have been submitted to the county. TERRACE HEIGHTS -- You emailed us asking if a dog park was coming to Terrace Heights. ...
Letter: Free dog park needs your support
Appeal-Democrat
A big thank you goes out to the community which has supported the free Off the Leash dog parkwith gusto. We have made tremendous strides this year: water lines put in, benches built, donated tractor to mow, storage container to house it bought and ...
Renovated Glenlake Park Dedicated
Glenlake Park renovations include new dog park, two multi-purpose sports fields, resurfaced tennis courts and new picnic pavilion. By Diane Loupe | Email the author | 4:05pm Decatur City Commisioner Kecia Cunningham and Mayor Bill Floyd dedicated ...
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Zipper runs circles around everyone
Danville Commercial News
If you've been to Fetch Dog Park, you've probably seen the beagle-hound mix dashing around at top speed. The small 2-year-old dog keeps both his “dad” and his “uncle” on their toes. Jeff Calvert of Oakwood is the actual owner, but his brother, Joe, ...
Hardberger Park's Phase 2 is done
San Antonio Express
The section features walking trails, two recreational fields, a basketball court, a second dog park, a second playground and a 3-acre art installation of three 18-foot-tall figures made of steel and hay titled “Makin' Hay†that is on loan. ...
Dogs have their day at Bark Park dedication
Houston Chronicle
27, with the new dog park as part of a $3 million renovation. Saturday's event dedicated the park to Holly Anawaty, a dog lover who was active in Houston's civic life until her death from brain cancer in August 2006. The Bark Park was paid for partly ...
When Sunday, May 22, time TBA
KTKA.com
This event is sponsored by supporters of the dog park, community and Northeast Kansas. This three hour event includes games, food, prizes and entertainment. Any donations in the form of cash, gift certificates, prizes, raffle or food is greatly ...
Groomed Gardens, Delighted Dogs, Tired Teenagers
The Lo-Down
Across the FDR in Corlear's Hook Park near Jackson Street, organizers were overjoyed at the turnout for their inaugural “It's My (Dog) Park Day” event. By 11:30 this morning, more than 80 people had shown up to help spruce up the leash-free dog run and ...
Patch Picks: Picnic Spots In Tucker
They also have a dog park for your pets to run and play freely. Go where the grass is greener... If there is ever a place to really appreciate nature, it's at a park. Henderson Park is a great place to have a picnic, hang out at the lake or just relax ...
Ross Grange Hosts Essay Contest Winners
Jamestown Post Journal
Colleen Meeder, leader of the Tail Waggers 4-H Club, along with Steve Tenpas and 4-H members, shared the history of the Dog Park in Sherman that families have worked hard to achieve. Several items used for agility training of the dogs have been made by ...
Crossing over?
Lancaster Newspapers
One crosswalk that generated a number of contacts is the trail that heads east from the dog park on Good Drive north of Marietta Pike and crosses Farmingdale Road. The question: When does the law require drivers to stop for pedestrians crossing the ...

Town christens new park
Charlotte Observer
Leaders also have discussed adding a dog park and volleyball courts. "This park will be a tribute to the great natural beauty of Indian Trail, as young and old alike can enjoy the trees, wildflowers, birds and other natural wildlife that inhabit this ...

Pet Boutique Mixes the Posh and the Healthy
Patch.com
Haskins said that being close to Lakewood's dog park at Fort Steilacoom Park means good foot – and paw – traffic. The closest holistic pet-food store is in Fircrest. “When we started in the industry, only 10 percent of people were feeding their pets a ...
Leadership Fox Cities has graduated 40 members in the class of 2011.- 11:00 pm
Appleton Post Crescent
Improve Accessibility of the Outagamie County Pet Exercise Area (Outagamie County Dog Park) to make the area more accessible for seniors and others with limited mobility. The plan is to pave a path from the parking lot to the gated opening for the ...
Del Ray Dogs of the Week: Arco and Rossi
Patch.com
So the dogs do a lot of their playing at the Simpson Stadium Dog Park. When I visited John and his dogs at the park, he was tossing a tennis ball that Arco was happily retrieving. As we got into our conversation about his dogs, John took a break from ...
Stocked with possibilities
Columbia Daily Tribune
... practice fields and traditional playground equipment. Funding for those improvements could come in the next five years. Plans for the Gans Creek Recreational Area include practice fields, trails, a fishing pond, a dog park, tennis courts and other ...
Ravinia Courtyard Villas brings new concepts to traditional neighborhood design
Tbo.com
dog park with an off-leash play area and a linear park with benches and fountains are also in the works, but the homes are the focus of the gated community, according to Ross. "The luxury courtyards are the heart of the homes," Ross explained. ...
Where is outrage over deforestation in Maine?
Seacoastonline.com
They have said in their newsletter that they will clean up the stumps and put in a lovely dog park. Are you kidding me? Destroy the woods to put in grass for dogs to do their business in? They couldn't do that just as well in the wooded area? ...
Many lace up sneakers for causes
Omaha World-Herald
In Omaha, dogs also were the focus at a Bark for Life benefit for the American Cancer Society at the Dog Park, 112th Street and West Maple Road. Kelly Brown, co-chair of Douglas County Relay for Life, said about 75 people attended and raised $1600. ...
Streetwise not the only one on the soap box
Oshkosh Northwestern
If you don't, we don't want to hear any complaints when Operative Calvin advocates for a dog park or allowing dogs in select parks. »The good people at Market Boutique on Main, 224 N. Main St., have completed their long, grueling, one-block move from ...