Tuesday, June 14, 2011

The Dog Park News (June 14, 2011)

Dog Park Coming to Crescenta Valley Park
Construction of the long-awaited dog park should begin in August, according to LA County Parks & Rec. By Redmond Carolipio | Email the author | 6:00am Construction of a dog park in Crescenta Valley Park could begin as early as August, according to ...
Newtown Dream Dog Park Opens in Alpharetta
Examiner.com
Last spring Beneful sponsored a WagWorld Dream Dog Park Contest and invited dog owners from across the country to share their ideas for the ultimate dog park. Johns Creek resident Pat McNeeley and his furry friend Koda had incredible ideas and entered ...
Superior to cut ribbon on town's 'rugged' park
Daily Camera
By John Aguilar Camera Staff Writer Maura Abatemarco and her miniature pinscher, Nico, and yorkie, Poo Jack, play at the new Superior Dog Park on Friday. The town will officially open Community Park East/Three Parks on Saturday. ...
Dog park could create economic opportunity
Auburn Citizen
We would like to clarify a few things about the dog park project. A dog park is a gated, fenced area for safe off-leash time, which is currently not permitted in most of Cayuga County or the City of Auburn. It is on the July 27 Parks & Trails ...



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Residents in Chandler sue city over dog park?
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
CHANDLER, AZ - Chandler residents are reportedly suing the city over a dog park. Four neighbors of the Shawnee Park near Alma School and Warner roads are trying to close it down. They say a dog park should “not be right next to homes…because of the ...

City targets dog park party poopers
Calgary Sun
Friends of River Park Dog Owners group members, from left, Colleen Hillje and her pal Rosey, Candice Lee and Sirra, and Tracy Lau, were on hand at River Park on Sunday, June 12 to support the launch of the city's Pick Up Pooch's Poo Yourself (PUPPY) ...
Attleboro Mutts March Through Capron to Raise Money For Their Own Park
By Patricia Resende | Email the author | June 12, 2011 Nearly three dozen dogs participated in the Attleboro Dog Park Committee's Second Annual Mutt March Sunday afternoon. "It was a great turn out," said Dog Park Committee Member Raymond Cord. ...
Foxborough Semi-Finalist in "Bark for Your Park" Contest‎
By Courtney Jansson | Email the author | 2:00pm Foxborough was recently entered into PetSafe's "Bark for your Park" contest where the town could win $100000 to build a new dog park. Foxborough was officially selected as one of 25 towns out of 528 ...
BMX bikers are not welcome in Marina Park in Titusville
Florida Today
In addition to a skate park, it has an off-leash dog park, three boat ramps, playground areas, picnic areas, gazebos and a softball field. Owned by city and operated by Brevard County Parks and Recreation. TITUSVILLE -- — County parks officials plan ...
PenMet Parks and Peninsula School District Sign Partnership Agreement
Kitsap Sun
PenMet's Terry Lee, executive director, is hopeful that the two districts can "work together to create a trail connector and off leash dog park through the (97-acre) PSD property that would connect Sehmel Homestead Park with the McCormick Forest. ...
Modesto city council watch
Modesto Bee
Elk Park on West Morris Avenue would be converted to a dog park. Park advocates would need to raise the money for improvements. • An incentive paying up to $30000 to city employees who agree to retire July 12 to Aug. 1. According to the consent item, ...
Parks welcomed but cost, space use at issue
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Brant Sanderlin bsanderlin@ajc.com Bev Wingate walks with her dog, Marlee, at the dog park at Brook Run Park, which would get an open multiuse field in the proposed plan. As the City Council continues to discuss the possible adoption of a master plan ...
Featherston eyes dog areas
Wairarapa Times Age
The success of the off-lead dog park in Featherston has prompted South Wairarapa District Council to explore the option of designating more areas for dog owners to let their dogs run free. Planning and environment manager Rachel Hornsby said the plan ...
Redlands gets park for dogs
San Bernardino Sun
Plans for the Redlands Dog Park have been in the works for years, but organizers and builders finally broke ground on March 6. Redlands Unleashed Fidos and Friends raised the funds to bring the park to fruition. Founder of RUFF and owner of All Four ...
Real L Word Episode 202 Recap: The Morning After We Got Drunkity Drunk Drunk
Autostraddle
Sara and Whitme, looking very homeless chic, describe “the dog park” as “like Disneyland for dogs” except without rides, lines, food, people dressed as cartoon characters, Captain EO, or fireworks. Children, probably also led to this deserted land by ...
Park Series: Who is Baron Von Willard?
San Clemente Times
The Baron Von Willard Memorial Dog Park was created in 2004, thanks to the dedicated work of San Clemente Dog Lovers organization and the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission. It is intended as an off-leash play area where dogs and their owners can ...
Car break-ins surprise drivers
WMBF
Some of the other break-ins occurred at the city dog park located on Howard Avenue, just a few blocks from the Market Common. An inspection of the park's parking lot revealed shattered auto glass around several parking spots. Pet owners were shocked at ...
ANIMAL WELFARE: LONDON CONSIDERS PROGRAMS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DOGS, CATS ...
London Free Press
Staff also want a fourth off-leash dog park and are proposing the establishment of a responsible pet owner program. All animal welfare programs contracted out by the city are funded through licensing fees, Stanford said. Between 2007 and 2010, ...
University Lake beavers draw 'line in the sand'
Alaska Dispatch
Beavers are generally territorial, but Alaska Fish and Game biologist Jessy Coltrane says the University Lake beavers have likely been harassed so often for so many years at the busy off-leash dog park that they've been conditioned to bite first and ...
Phoenix developer eyes land near Cave Buttes Recreation Area for resort
Arizona Republic
But access has been extremely limited due to concerns about dust and air pollution. The county reached agreement with the city to manage the site, and Phoenix developed a master plan for the area. It shows ballfields, a golf course, a dog park...
Fourth of July Estes Park style
Cherry Creek News
Long before the sun dips behind the mountains, the shores of Lake Estes are crowded with folks picnicking at shelters, fishing along the shore, or exercising their dogs at the nearby dog park. Lake Estes is alive with kayaks, paddleboats and pontoon ...
Hunting for History and Adventure in Harpers Ferry
Leesburg Today
Harpers Ferry KOA also boasts an indoor movie theater, Jr. Olympic heated swimming pool, 18-hole miniature golf course, and a Kamp K9 Dog Park. Call 800-562-9497 or go towww.harpersferrykoa.com to make reservations. Whether you want to satisfy your ...
Luxury limousine for pets from new airport hotel
The Independent
The resort, equipped to service dogs, cats, pocket pets, small mammals and birds, features a 226-square-foot (21 square meters) VIP suite, a private dog park with its own water feature and a grooming sailing.