Wednesday, June 22, 2011

The Dog Park News (June 22, 2011)

Huntington to Shoot Flash Mob Video for Dog Park
WSAZ-TV
(WSAZ) -- Local dog lovers are about to embark on a great adventure that could mean the last paw for a dog park project. It's called the Bark for Your Park contest, and Huntington is one of 25 semifinalists. At stake is $100000, which would allow the ...
R-DOG to host fundraiser for Hamden dog park
Post-Chronicle
HAMDEN — You might ask why Hamden needs a dog park? Dogs need exercise and their owners need a safe, legal place to take them. Dogs are pack animals and get enormous pleasure from being with their own kind. Located at Bassett Park on Waite Street at ...
SpokAnimal Dog Park to close for three days
Northwest Cable News
The SpokAnimal Dog Park is closing for three days so the grounds can be sprayed for noxious weeds. Spraying will be done to get rid of variety of weeds including Hounds tongue weed, which has burrs that cause trouble when they get stuck in dogs' coats. ...
Bark If You're Interested In an Oak Forest Dog Park
Alderman Laura Clemons is asking residents who are intrigued by the possibility of an Oak Forestdog park to attend an exploratory meeting Thursday, June 23. By Lauren Traut | Email the author | 6:00am Meet Bella, Ald. Laura Clemons' Shih-tzu Yorkie ...
Pooch park in puppy stage in Youngtown
YourWestValley.com
Youngtown Councilwoman Margaret Chittenden discusses the options for a dog park in Youngtown during a community meeting Saturday. Councilwoman Margaret Chittenden wants Youngtown to create a dog park, and she's checking out facilities throughout the ...
City opts for BMC off-leash park
The Barrie Advance
BARRIE - A few local dog owners would rather see an off-leash dog park at the waterfront than at the Barrie Molson Centre. Dog owners went to council last night to see if they would get the waterfront location city staff recommended. ...
City Hopes 'Bark For Your Park' Video Will Help Win Dog Park Funding
WFMZ Allentown
The city is enlisting the help of residents and their furry friends to make dreams of a dog park a reality! Allentown city officials say Trout Creek Park is the perfect place for a dog park. Now dogs and their owners are making a two minute video to ...



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Canine lovers scheme Detroit's first dog park
Model D
Led by Detroiters Mys and Alison Woodburn, the Detroit Dog Park group hopes to build a secured outdoor community center where dogs and owners alike can socialize. "It is in the initial steps, but we're really excited about it. Who doesn't like dogs? ...
Perkasie honors dog park organizer
phillyBurbs.com
By Theresa Hegel Members voted to rename the newly opened dog park the “Perkasie Dog Park at Tom Bancroft Field.” Bancroft, head of the dog owners group, has been instrumental in raising money over the past five years and getting the dog park built, ...
Plans for Bangor dog park moving forward
WCSH-TV
BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Planning and fundraising efforts are moving forward for a newdog park in Bangor that was approved last year by the City Council. The potential dog park site is located off of Main Street on a city-owned piece of land ...
Games test dogs and owners at anniversary party for Northside Bark
Oxford Press
By Staff Report 4:25 PM Tuesday, June 21, 2011 OXFORD — Join the Northside Bark Dog Park for its one year anniversary party from noon to 3 pm Saturday, June 25. Admission if free, and donations will be collected of dog food, toys, treats and other ...
Daphne councilman says anti-recreation vote 'doesn't make me proud to be a ...
Gulf Coast Newspapers
The improvements to Trione Sports Complex would have included shade pavilions for the dog park. The improvements to Lott Park would have cost the city $4752 and the improvements to Trione would have cost the city $3028. Councilman Ron Scott said he...

Day for dogs at Mosquito
Warren Tribune Chronicle
DOGGIE DAY AT THE PARK: The Friends of the Mosquito Lake Dog Park will hold the second annual "Doggie Day" from noon to 3 pm Sunday at the dog park in Bazetta. There will be different activities and contests for dogs and their owners, ...
Robina dog owner in the dark
Gold Coast Bulletin News
Adelaide Short with her dog Chee Chi at the Robina Dog Park. Photo: Mike Batterham DOG parks are booming on the Gold Coast but are proving a bit ruff at night. Owners taking their dogs for a play at the parks after work are finding themselves running ...

BMC ravine going to the dogs
The Barrie Examiner
City staff say that because of work at nearby Park Place, there are currently access restrictions to the BMC ravine area that would be used for a dog park. But Coun. John Brassard said the city is in a position to wait. "If it takes a year or two, ...
Mosquito fogging to begin Monday
Ames Tribune
•Wednesdays: River Valley Park, Bandshell Park, Country Gables Park and the Ames Dog Park. Mosquitoes thrive in the warm, wet weather of summer in Iowa and can carry several diseases. However, there are several ways to avoid and get rid of mosquitoes. ...
Muhlenberg Co unveiling a new Parks & Rec Dept
14WFIE.com
Parks and Rec Consultant Pat Hoagland says, "We've got a complex plan that has 10 baseball and softball field, soccer fields, playgrounds, game courts of all types, lots of walking trails, and even a dog park." Over 200 acres behind Muhlenberg County ...
Take a Hike, Marple Newtown
It's well known for walking, hiking and fishing, and now features a recreational area that includes a fenced-in dog park, so feel free to bring the pooches. Green Bank Farm is perfect for a stroll on a nice day. The old farm consists of hiking and ...
Hot Topics Discussed at Council Work Session
Councilmember Craig Newton brought up the idea of using a city owned parcel off Mitchell Road as a dog park, though community members and other council brought up the Parks Master Plan, which doesn't seem to spell out this use. ...
Gerber Presents State Grant to Whitemarsh
Gerber presents Whitemarsh Township officials with a $5000 grant to build a dog park. He is pictured with (from left): Parks and Recreation Director Doug Knauss, Chairman of the Board Bob Hart, Supervisor David Brooke, Vice Chairman Sara Erlbaum and ...
Pet poop soils curb appeal
Langley AdvanceNews
I have dogs, and I pick up at the dog park, and also have a service come to collect their business from my backyard. I would never allow my dogs to do their business on someone else's lawn and leave it there. Both cat and dog owners have a ...
Brockton, West Grey working on fire deal for Elmwood
Walkertown Herald Times
Wilken wants to wait until the Recreation Master Plan is completed before committing to a dog park. He told council last week that his department had been approached by a local resident who wanted to create a park on private land. ...
In Your Town: Briefs from across Marin for June 21, 2011
Marin Independent-Journal
The Friends of Dogbone Meadow, a nonprofit organization supporting Marin County's largest dog park, has presented a check for $1000 to the city of Novato. Members of the group said they intend to continue raising funds to provide for the maintenance ...
County may take over park finances
Parkersburg News
The board approved a motion to authorize the installation of a water fountain for the fenced dog park being constructed near shelter one. Friends of Mountwood received donations of $2000 to fund the fountain.
Lack of attendance may kill summer camp
nwitimes.com
In other business, Johnson said the much-delayed dog park at Woodland Park should open in early July. Weather and a lack of staff to complete the park has delayed the opening. Johnson said once it does open, there will be no charge to use the park ...
Union: Ford to close Highland Park plant Dec. 22
Pioneer Press
On the wish list: open space such as ball fields and a dog park, a range of housing options and a variety of businesses. Last year, state and local officials led a delegation to the automaker's Dearborn, Mich., headquarters to make one last pitch to ...
Gas prices continue to drop
Grand Forks Herald
... and written comments after the presentation. More information can be found online atwww.theforksmpo.org or by calling Teri Kouba at (701) 746-2660. The Grand Forks Park District announced Monday the dog park at Lincoln Park is now open for the season.
5 Things You Should Know: June 21
The Sepulveda Basin Off Leash Dog Park Advisory Board will meet at 7 pm at Balboa Sports Center to discuss the dog park's future uses, maintenance, and needs of the community. Interested in a follow-up to this article? Great, we'll send you an email as ...
Pullman Mutt Strutt seeks entries
Lewiston Morning Tribune (subscription)
The hope is the third-annual Mutt Strutt fundraiser at Sunnyside Park in Pullman will render enough cash to turn a fenced 2-acre plot next to the Whitman County Humane Society's shelter into an off-leash dog park by next spring, Mutt Strutt Chairwoman ...
Delegates Elect AVCA Board Members
Martin said more “small-ticket items,” such as a dog park, should be offered to the community. Watch for more information from the June 20 election in a message from AVCA President Ross Chun. Interested in a follow-up to this article? ...