Tuesday, June 21, 2011

The Dog Park News (June 21, 2011

Dog owners rally to save Ledbury Park enclosure
Toronto Star
“If the Ledbury Dog Park is closed, we fear that this will set a precedent for other urban dog parks and the only areas available will be rural or in some hidden part of a larger city park,” wrote cockapoo owner Ronald Ross to fellow enclosure users, ...
Fence Depot has opened K-9 Courtyard Cornwall Off-Leash Dog Park
OurHometown.ca
20, 2011 - There has been a need for a dog park in Cornwall and now Fence Depot has opened K-9 Courtyard Cornwall Off-Leash Dog Park. As an incentive for area residents to try the park, John Locke and the Fence Depot is allowing use of the park at no ...

Two Weld County towns receive outdoor grants
Greeley Tribune
The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board has awarded a total of $83552 in funds for two Weld County projects that will result in a new dog park in Milliken and the development of a park site in Garden City. Since 1994, more than 3400 projects in all 64 ...
2nd Annual Strut Your Mutt Registration Kick Off
KFBB NewsChannel 5
By Rachel Ousley The dog park was home to the registration kick-off today for the second annual Strut Your Mutt benefit walk. Registration is $20 dollars or $25 the day of the event. The walk will take place on September 18th at 9am at Whittier Park. ...
Ceremony Tuesday to mark park renovation
SignOnSanDiego.com
For the first time ever, National City will have a dog park to accommodate both small and large pets. “This project highlights partnerships and the City Council's commitment to provide the best public facilities for our residents, and follows our ...



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Five Things You Should Know About Shelton: June 20
The City of Shelton Dog Park is in need of volunteers this summer. If you love cuddly canines and happy hounds, this opportunity is one that will fill your summer with fun. To volunteer at the Dog Park, visit www.fosdogpark.org. 3. ...
Cedar Hill back on track
Annapolis Capital
Even a dog park is in the works. Although the development has hit several stumbling blocks in the past two years - banks stopped lending money when the economy crashed and McAllister ran into problems with an incorrect property tax assessment and ...

Downtown business to get city loan; Council also approves number of project ...
Sauk Prairie Eagle
The Common Council picked a contractor for its new dog park in Veterans Memorial Field. Security Fence and Supply, which has offices in Stevens Point and Appleton, was awarded the contract for $9450. They were the lowest of four bidders. ...
Blueprint: Events this week
Online Athens
Statham Farmers Market: 8 am-noon, downtown Statham; the farmer's market will help to raise funds and awareness for the dog park by selling raffle tickets for a golf cart; dog competitions also will be held including best dog tricks, cutest/ugliest dog ...
Responsibility extends beyond the leash for pet owners
Times Record News
If you use the dog park, be aware of the rules, which exist for good reason. The park is there for dogs to exercise and to socialize. It's not a training ground for dogs with issues. If your dog is a bully or not sure how to play with other dogs, ...
Canines learn proper doggy etiquette though playtime
Chicago Sun-Times
At some point, your dog will meet another dog, perhaps on a walk, at the dog park or while visiting friends and relatives. Unfortunately, the small window of time puppies have to learn those skills closes at 16 weeks. “The way two dogs play together is ...
ENCINITAS: Council to consider seeking park construction bids
North County Times
Plans call for the 44-acre site to include five sports fields, a dog park, a skatepark, children's play structures and a swim complex. Now called the future Encinitas Community Park, the former nursery site was cleared of its old buildings and readied ...
New parks tax may go to voters in November
The Wenatchee World Online
Possible future projects that could be funded if a parks district is created include building a new youth athletic field, skate park, off-leash dog park, replacing picnic shelters, upgrading handicap accessibility at existing parks and developing ...
Fido-free zones?
Mail Tribune
There is also a dog park off Nevada Street, and dogs and their owners can use trails in the Ashland Watershed and along a Talent Irrigation District canal. Parks staff and Ashland School District staff have held discussions about using the grounds of ...
Business Announcements for the week of 6/19-6/25/2011
El Paso Inc
The Armed Services YMCA held a small grand opening ceremony for the newly built dog park. This project had been planned and designed by a Fort Bliss Boy Scout working on his Eagle Scout Rank. The scout completed, planned and organized the project ...

Local municipalities look for recreation wish list
Times and Transcript
Riverview has had the push on for a couple years now to improve their recreational activities and facilities. One of which was the Riverview Town Market opened just last month. So far, the market seems to be a big success. A new dog park has also been ...