Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The Dog Park News (May 25, 2011)

Northboro selectmen give pause to dog park approval
Worcester Telegram
NORTHBORO — Selectmen are reconsidering their decision to allow a dog park on town-owned land off Route 20 after receiving a barrage of complaints from residents of a condo development next to the proposed park location. At a public hearing last night ...
Buchanan pursuing dog park
South Bend Tribune
BUCHANAN — The city of Buchanan has taken a major step toward establishing a dog park. The Buchanan Commissioners unanimously voted this week to formalize a committee that has been exploring in recent weeks the idea of a dog park in the city. ...
What You Missed at Board of Selectmen; Debate Over Proposed Dog Park, Wine and ...
By Charlene Arsenault | Email the author | 9:00am It was standing room only on Monday night at the Board of Selectmen's meeting, many of which attended to debate and discuss the proposed Northborough Dog Park, which Friends of the Northborough Dog Park ...



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Should kids be banned from Arlington dog parks?
WJLA
Keith Fred, a sponsor of Shirlington Dog Park, said children can sometimes get toppled over. “Small kids have gotten knocked over inadvertently by dogs and as the dog parks are getting more and more crowded, we didn't want to wait for one to get ...
Condo residents pack Selectmen's meeting in opposition to off-leash dog park
The Daily Northborough
About 20 residents crammed into the Board of Selectmen's meeting Monday night to protest plans for an off-leash dog park on the site of the former Mustang Stables. Residents of the Village at Smith Pond are protesting the Selectmen's approval last fall ...
Globe Gazette Editorial: Dog park: Yip, yip, hooray!
Mason City Globe Gazette
Summary: We love the idea of a Mason City dog park and hope it can be completed much more quickly than one estimate of two to three years. Bravo to the Mason City Council for giving approval to creating a dog park on two city-owned lots north of 14th ...
Bark For A Dog Park In Pacifica
Show your support for a dog park in Pacifica and the city could receive $100000 to build one. Show your support and help Pacifica win big bucks to build a dog park by visitingwww.barkforyourpark.com, registering and voting for Pacifica by May 30. ...
Unleashed in Canton: Canines finally can take a walk, run in their park
Hometownlife.com
Otis, an English bulldog, takes a break at the dog park. He belongs to Brittney Scero. Sam Bresler and Sunny LeMerise check out a new arrival, Zima Amato and her owner, Carol Wassner-Amato. / photos by Bill Bresler | staff photographer Zima Amado, ...
Funny... you don't look like a retriever
Winnipeg Free Press
-- Kilcona Park Dog Club' is celebrating its 5th Annual Fundraiser barbecue to be held at Kilcona Dog Park on Saturday, May 28 from 2 pm to 5 pm (rain date of June 4). They will be offering hotdogs, burgers and smokies and will have information booths ...
A Dog's View of "Doggies in the Park"
The Merriman family donated fifty thousand dollars to be used for planting trees, building park benches, and updating other aspects of the dog park. Listened to Gilroy police officer Ryan Hollar explain how he trains his police dog, Cento. ...
Plaque Honoring Sean Merriman Unveiled at Las Animas Park
The final project that the Merrimans had hoped to fund, Pray said, was improvements to the dog park at Las Animas Veteran's Park. "Sean was a dog lover," Pray said. "Sean grew up just blocks from the park, and as the park grew so did Sean. ...
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Reno Gazette Journal
I am catching a bit of flack regarding the Dog Park being constructed in Dayton. Since I was volunteered to do the job, I know a little more about what is going on with the project than the unwashed. Initially, this was an idea of some people who ...
Adopt This Pet: Roxi
Roxi has been to the dog park several times and has done well with the other dogs there. Roxi is very loving and sweet. She has an easy-going lab personality. Health: Roxi had knee surgery on her back leg due to a luxating patella. ...
Mason County celebrates 'Man's best friend"
Ludington Daily News
By JEFF KIESSEL On Saturday Mason County celebrated “man's best friend” first with the annual Lakeshore Animals Friends Pet Walkathon and Doggiepalooza and secondly with the grand opening and blessing at Ludington's Central Bark Dog Park...
Come Sale Away: Find Unbeatable Deals
The Michigan Dog Owners Group (MiDOG) is holding this sale to raise funds for a dog park in Eastpointe. Where/When: Indian Village, Detroit, location to be released after 9 am May 26. Sale hours are 10 am-5 pm May 27-28 and 11 am-5 pm May 29. ...
Get to Know: Jaimie Miller, 24
DesMoinesRegister.com
I would love to see a dog park closer to the downtown area. Downtown is really becoming a one-stop shop: great restaurants, trails and affordable housing. Now it just needs a dog park. To combat brain drain, Iowa should: Continue to promote investments ...
As Good As New
Amy Poturnicki Earlier this month Patch reported that someone had driven a vehicle into the King Property gate leading to the dog park in Middlefield, damaging it to the point that it could not be opened or closed. While the person responsible for the ...
Dog Owners Could Face Fines, Arrest, or Jail Time For Not Cleaning Up
WPTZ The Champlain Valley
Some said that the city needs a dog park, but city officials said that the budget is tight, so that's not currently on the table. "It's not like there aren't places to walk, it's places that are friendly to walk, either places that are safe, ...
Avondale sports fields temporarily closing
Arizona Republic
30; dog park, June 1-Aug. 30. Ramadas, playgrounds and tennis/basketball courts will remain open. The Foreclosure Intervention and Community Resource Event is 9 am to 2 pm June 25 at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. ...
2011 budget sees increase in taxes
Vermilion Standard
The town also budgeted fencing and trees for a future dog park in the Provincial Park. $40000 is being allocated to create steps between Young Drive and 52 Avenue. Councilor Clint McCoullough said he was happy administration was able to keep taxes down ...
Vote for Kirkland to win $100000 to build a dog park
PNW Local News
Event proceeds will help fund dog waste bags in city parks and fund a future off-leash dog park in Kirkland. Ahead of the curve, fact-based blog with editorial style views on the current status and future of Kirkland, WA real estate. ...
Paw Park Idea Slips In Funding Rank
Sidney Sun Telegraph
“Sidney is currently growing at a rapid rate and in order to keep citizens right here in our community, we need to offer amenities like the dog park.” To vote for the project in the Pepsi Refresh Grant contest, ...
A City Park Where Lighting Up Is Still Lawful
WNYC (blog)
Sally Sorkin, 65, one of two females cigar enthusiasts at Paley Park Monday evening said she loves the parks and understands the reason for the ban but finds the smell of the dog park to be just as unpleasant: "They've got a dog corner for god's sake, ...
Budget Committee Suggests Cost-Cutting Measures
Build a dog park and charge people to use it. Increase rental opportunities at the city's historic buildings. Create a four-day work week for city and 27th District Court employees. Convert the city's nonunion, non-administrative personnel to purchase ...
Parks Plan Moves Closer to Approval, But Not Before a Few Changes
There was mixed support for having some public/private partnerships with local organizations, such as the dog park, Spruill Center for the Arts and DunwoodySenior Baseball. Among the questions were several changes to how much different aspects of the ...