Monday, June 6, 2011

The Dog Park News (June 6, 2011)

New Franklin dog park gets up and running
The Tennessean
Brad Hughes and his beagle, Chief, get ready to run free at Franklin's newest dog park, Freedom Run Dog Park in Liberty Park. / Courtesy of Milissa Rierson The city has recently opened its seconddog park: Freedom Run Dog Park in Liberty Park. ...
De Pere dog park to open in June
Green Bay Press Gazette
Last fall, crews began installing fence posts around 19 acres in the West De Pere Industrial Park that will host the De Pere Dog Park. The goal was to complete the project in time for the park to open this spring. But the weather didn't cooperate, ...
Tails were wagging for park opening
WIVB
The town's first dog park held it's grand opening Saturday on Smith Road. Peter Tunkey said, "We think it's awesome, she's just so happy run around with other dogs and not be yelled at to get back and to just be able to run free and play with the other ...
Da Kine
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Net proceeds from the annual walk go to the Hawaii Kai Dog Park as well as Hui 'Ilio Hawaii, a group promoting safe and friendly places for dogs and their people to play. Walk-in registration is $20 from 6:30 to 7:30 am, which includes a T-shirt and/or ...



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Dogs may see more of Hawthorne
KTVL
The dogs should get comfortable at the park, if the proposed Medford Aquatic Center is given the green light, Hawthorne will be turned into a dog park. "I think this is a way better place. There are trees, better lighting and just more space for the ...
Williamson County briefs: Poplar Grove to end session, resume in August
The Tennessean
The city of Franklin last week christened its second dog park. Liberty Park Freedom Run is now open on the east side of town between Cool Springs and McKay's Mill subdivision. The city earlier opened a park north of downtown in the Park at Harlinsdale ...
Library revamps 'everything' about summer program
Hometownlife.com
Canton Public Library patrons can travel abroad, visit Canton's dog park, watch a Bollywood movie, attend a Detroit Tigers game, paint a picture or try a new restaurant — and still earn credit in a summer library program that continues to encourage ...
Ludlow Lagoon area may have new life
Marion Star
... leaders for the past year have gathered support to turn the 80-acre former Ludlow Lagoon amusement park site into a recreation center with fields for football, soccer, track and other sports in addition to walking paths, playgrounds and a dog park...
Ribbon-cutting officially opens Robert White, Monastery trails
Columbus Telegram
In conjunction with the dedication was a fundraiser for an off-leash dog park in Columbus. Land has yet to be purchased for the proposed park dubbed “Wiggly Field,” but pet owners were welcome to bring their dogs to the ceremony. ...
Cheers & Kudos
Nevada Appeal
This event marks four years of hard work to establish Carson City's first designated dog park. An undertaking such as this doesn't happen without a lot of hard work and dedication by volunteers. Thank you to Christine and Roosevelt Brooks, ...
Haverford Relay for Life surpasses goals
Delaware County Daily Times
A participant in the Bark for Life at Haverford Reserve's new dog park, Gail Brewer of Havertown said her first schnauzer died from an adrenal tumor. Hugging her current schnauzer, Roxie, Brewer said her mother-in-law survived cancer and is doing ...
Meads students to help design new park for Seven Mile Road Property in Northville
Hometownlife.com
These include such elements as an amphitheater, dog park, soccer fields, concession stands, skateboard park, etc. The students will be asked to arrange the park features on a large map of the actual 350-acre site (former Northville State Regional ...
Greenery to sprout soon at voter-approved park
Helena Independent Record
The city is already working with individuals interested in seeing a dog park and mountain biking course in the park, Teegarden said. The department is holding off on creating the bike course this summer, however, so that bikers aren't tempted to ride ...
North Myrtle Beach officials pleased with land agreement
Myrtle Beach Sun News
S. The city plans to buy 144.2 acres west of the Intracoastal Waterway for the facility, which will include eight multipurpose playing fields, an amphitheater, walking trails, a dog park and other amenities. City Manager Mike Mahaney negotiated with ...
If your dog is chewing out of boredom, here's something to try - play with him.
Arizona Republic
Visit the dog park. Do the things that, if your wheaten had a Twitter account, would generate dozens of tweets. A happy tired dog is one less apt to gnaw on forbidden items than a bored cranky dog. You can also leave him with various doggy toys into ...
Be sensitive to needs of dogs as summer weather begins
In-Forum
When you walk into a dog park, the only dog you know anything about is your own pet. You have no idea if the other dogs are well or not. All a rabies tag says is that your dog was current on rabies vaccinations the day the tag was issued. ...
Tulsa Vet Office Sends Supplies to Joplin
KTUL
"We are collecting from Joe Station dog park," says Meyer. "I'm just happy for what we got today." She is bringing in a car load of bedding, crates and dog food and has been collecting items with other dog lovers. "Everybody is very happy to give ...
OCEANSIDE: Humane Society small-animal shelter opens
North County Times
The plan is to turn the San Luis Rey Road shelter, with its adjacent dog park, into a shelter just for dogs, with the Airport Road buildings used for cats, rabbits and other small creatures, said Michael Baehr, the society's director of public ...