Wednesday, June 8, 2011

The Dog Park News (June 8, 2011)

Commission approves dog park
Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
By Anonymous The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners voted to approve “The Barking Lot” Dog Park, on the vacant land south of the Chippewa County Animal Control Shelter, located at 3660 S. Mackinac Trail, Sault Ste. Marie, on May 9. ...
Dog park consultations begin
Calgary Herald
By Richard Cuthbertson, Calgary Herald June 7, 2011 John Van Vliet and his dog Jenna walk in the Falconridge off-leash dog park. Community residents get to voice their opinions tonight on installing gates at the entrances to area as a way of improving ...
University Dog Park To Reopen
By Jessica E. Davis | Email the author | 11:35am University Dog Park is set to reopen Wednesday, June 8. The vandalized University Dog Park in Palm Desert will reopen tomorrow following more than a month of being closed. The park was closed May 4 after ...
Your Thoughts: Proposed Changes to Rules of Nearby Dog Parks
In recent weeks there has been a lot of talk about a proposed dog park rule change under consideration by the Parks Department in neighboring Arlington County. The proposal currently in front of the department would ban children under the age of 8 from ...


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Beating cancer
Langley AdvanceNews
In the meantime, whether Brody is bounding around his Willoughby yard or visiting the dog park, his appetite is back and the always social dog seems to be in high form again. "He even joined my survivor group," said Howard, a four-year member of ...
Caring for Pet Wellness and Nutrition
Vancouver Sun
Pets are not a trendy accessory to parade down the street or a conversation piece at the dog park. They are living things that require some serious dedication and commitment. If you are thinking about adopting a pet, it's important to do your research ...
'Parade Your Pet Pageant' a success, other fun events planned
Midland Daily News
Held at the dog park in Midland's Chippewassee Park, "Bark in the Park" will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings and is sponsored by SOS Animal Rescue. Supported by the Humane Society of Midland County, "Dog Days of Summer" will be held ...
If You're Interested In Helping Out The Cheshire Dog Park, Attend Their ...
Cheshire Herald
The Cheshire Dog Park is planning a fund raising event to benefit the Cheshire Dog Park and Soul Friends (a non-profit group that uses animals for therapy with children). The event is called the Chili Dog Walk & Adoption and will take place on Saturday ...
Meeting Roundup: University Park Talks Summer Events, Crime Forums and More
Resident Tom Stickles said in the past he's strongly opposed a dog park in town and still does even though he's a new dog owner. However, he does think a small "romp" area in town for two or three dogs to meet up and play in would be OK. ...
Roadside Encounters: Piero
ohmidog!
Encountered: At Washington Perk, a coffee house/grocery/deli in Winston-Salem, NC that — just down the street from the city's dog park — has become one of Ace's favorite hangouts. Backstory: We were enjoying some breakfast Saturday morning on the ...
Mayor's Absence From Duck Daze Solved
She's one of University Place's biggest boosters of community events, volunteering for everything from the Curran Apple Orchard to an off-leash dog park. So her absence was especially glaring, as City Council members participated in Saturday's parade ...
Council Braces for Budget Showdown
"I didn't see the cost for a dog park, I didn't see the costs for a tennis center. There wasn't anything regarding our unfunded pensions, our health care." The city manager countered: "Simply saying that the budget is incomplete and deceptive doesn't ...
Meeting Roundup: Riverdale Park
Along with the grant, they were able to fund the dog park request in Ward 2. The dog park committee is currently working with residents on 51st and Tuckerman for residential concerns, and to promptly alleviate any issues. ...
Revenues Projected Down by 2 Percent in Proposed City Budget
Look at three options for a location for a future dog park funded by the Open Space Foundation. The previously proposed site near the Camino Health Center may be considered too small and too dangerous located along a busy street. ...
Free summer concerts to kick off
Delmarva Now
Jack Levering, chairman for Ocean Pines Dog Lovers Park, stated that the Ocean Pines Board of Directors and the general manager have agreed in principle to move ahead with the project of creating a dog park. The proposal is that Ocean Pines will match ...
Around The Region (6/7/11)
Modesto Bee
INFO: Tell Chevys you are there for the dog park, and 25 percent of your bill will be donated to the dog park fund. For more information, call Ernie, (209) 521-3857. Get a flier from www.friendsofmodestodogpark.com. Send Region items to Region, ...
Dogs find haven in sand surf
Marines.mil
The dog beach and dog park, both located within 5 miles of the depot, can be a great start for depot Marines to venture out their own dogs. “Dog parks are amazing,” said Johnson. “I take my own dog all the time and I think that everyone who has a dog ...
City rewrites small animal nuisance policy
reddeeradvocate.com
With the policy changes, the off-leash dog park Three Mile Bend will be closed if there is a major wildlife issue, such as issues with beavers. “That's one of the things we've done to increase public safety,” said Poth. ...