Sunday, July 31, 2011

The Dog Park News (July 31, 2011)

Swampscott to clear space for new dog park
Daily Item
Members of the Swampscott Park for Off-leash Time (SPOT) said they are ready to begin constructing a dog park behind the rear parking lot at Phillips Park as soon as this fall. "As soon as the site is cleared, we can get the fence up," said SPOT ...
Humane Society seeks public's help to get grant for dog park
Lancaster Eagle Gazette
One of the keys to expanding the society's operation, which includes a new building to house dog isolation cells, cat cages and an outdoor amphitheater used for educational programs, is a dog park. In June 2010, Corey Schoonover, executive director of ...
Letter: Golf course is not a dog park
Prescott Daily Courier
The North Course at Antelope Hills Golf Course in Prescott gets more like a dog park every day. I've been told dog owners are only allowed on the course with their dogs before 7 am and after 7 pm Maybe you dog owners don't own a watch or clock. ...
Owners passing petition to get dog park in Schuylkill County
Republican & Herald
BY AMY MARCHIANO (STAFF WRITER amarchiano@republicanherald.com) SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - A group of dog lovers is circulating a petition to bring a dog park to southern Schuylkill County. "(There) really is nowhere around at all except a baseball field to ...
Question/Poll of the Day: Would You Like a Dog Park in Your Neighborhood?
By Erica Jackson On Wednesday, a Westhampton Beach couple propsosed the creation of a dog park on Library Avenue. The couple says the park would be a great place not not only socialize dogs, but for the community to gather. ...
Fairmount Dog Park in Kalamazoo celebrates grand opening
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
By Anthony Smigiel | Kalamazoo Gazette Kalamazoo Gazette / Jonathon GruenkeRachel Oropeza, of Kalamazoo, tries to teach her 5-month-old chocolate Labrador retriever, Lola, how to jump over a bar at Friday's grand opening of the Fairmount Dog Park in ...

No Hendra worries
Sunshine Coast Daily
The Abbott kids Lara,6, and Spencer,5, play with the family pets Tage( big dog) and Pinot at the Buderim dog park. THE Hendra virus is on the minds of Coast dog owners. The mysterious illness boggled boffins last week when tests confirmed the first dog ...
Cromwell Dog Park Struggles To Find Funding
Hartford Courant
CROMWELL — A committee has raised 20 percent of the $35000 that it needs to establish the town's first dog park. "We have had a grass-roots beginning," said dog park committee Chairwoman Amanda Thomas. The committee, which has been raising money since ...
Off-leash park set to reopen
Regina Leader-Post
While the conditions are still not perfect, the Cathy Lauritisen Memorial Off-Leash Dog Park in west-central Regina is set to reopen today. The park has been closed since mid-April because of flooding in the area. Even once the water receded, ...
Mantorville council gives dog park the paws up
Post-Bulletin
By Gretta Becay Rio, Vienna, Louie, Bernie and Brandy all wagged their tail when they heard that the Mantorville City Council on Monday approved the creation of a dog park near the city's water tower. Rather than being driven into Rochester to play in ...
Dog owners brave the heat to let their pets run free
WNCT
Dog lovers make sure their pets have plenty of water at the Greenville off-leash dog park. GREENVILLE,NC- There's no doubt about it, it was an extremely hot Friday, but even with temperatures in the triple digits, some pet owners still braved the heat ...
Regina's off-leash dog park to reopen Saturday
News Talk 980 CJME
After being closed for most of the spring and summer due to flooding, Regina's off-leash dog park will reopen Saturday. Erica Frank with the city says there is one thing dog owners will need to watch out for, though. “Their animals can get close to the ...
Kalamazoo officially opens new dog park with ribbon cutting ceremony
WWMT
(NEWSCHANNEL 3) – On Friday Kalamazoo officially opened a new dog park, holding a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Fairmount Dog Park allows dogs to run around without a leash. It's located between Alamo Avenue and Blakeslee Street and covers an acre of ...
Bids requested for new drive to Mills River town hall
BlueRidgeNow.com
The proposed driveway would go along the edge of the park property near the dog park past the tennis courts and softball fields up to the town hall/library building. The driveway would be 50 feet from the edge of the dog park to the park's property ...
3 easy, short Sonoma hikes (part 2)
Santa Rosa Press Democrat (blog)
Like Maxwell Farms, more people probably know this park by its roadside enclosed area, in this case a fenced dog park instead of a skateboarding site. Start in the parking lot of this 200-plus-acre park and climb the slight uphill to an overlook. ...

Forks Township parks and recreation committee to discuss 5-year plan projects
Lehighvalleylive.com
Building a dog park, finishing plans for an amphitheater and creating space for skateboarders are among several key projects likely to land on the township's five-year recreation plan. The township's parks and recreation committee next month will ...
Egg Harbor: Beach offers summer fun
Green Bay Press Gazette
Harbor Hounds is building a new dog park in Egg Harbor. They are looking for fence sponsors for the Harbor Hounds Dog Park. Forms and more information are available at the information center or by emailing harborhounds@gmail.com or at www.facebook ...
Get Others to Provide Content for You
Elliot's Blog (blog)
I've been emailing various organizations that are “friends of” specific dog parks around the country, and I asked them to send me an article I can post on DogWalker.com with information about the dog park. I ask them to have the article be a specific ...
It's Politics: Hookah bar smokes out City Council confessional
Whittier Daily News
DOG PARK: Whittier City Council member Joe Vinatieri had a good line during a discussion on whether to approve a city staff's plan on a dog park. "We don't know what will happen on the dog park, but I'd hate to hold off on what our staff is to do," ...



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Patch Picks: Options for "Mutt's Day"
Bruce Memorial Dog Park is a small park with two sections, one for small dogs, and one for large. Tennis balls are available for free use. The Ohlone Greenway offers a popular long trail along the BART tracks where many people take their dogs to forage ...
Bark for Gage Park
Hamilton Spectator
Morelli, who was involved with the launch of Hamilton's newest dog park on Birch Avenue just below Barton Street, says the city is way behind when it comes to the availability of leash-free zones. Lively has a bone to pick with the new dog park...
Who's Who in Pinole: Eddie Bish
I like the Pinole Valley Dog Park, the park that's down by the bay and the ball fields that we have. What can kids learn through Little League? It teaches fair play, responsibility and boosts their confidence. What's the best thing about volunteering ...
Fighting for a Pit Bull
San Diego Reader (blog)
On her best days, she gallops from one end of the dog park to the other with total abandon and joy on her face. She doesn't want to hurt anyone and never will, because unlike people, she has forgiven the person who gave her a rotten start in life. ...
Piggish bass had eyes bigger than stomach
Toledo Blade
A 15-foot-high Smokey Bear is at the park entrance next to the Natural Resources Pavilion, which offers a variety of interactive exhibits promoting conservation and outdoor recreation, such as Explore the Outdoors and a demonstration dog park as well ...

Hot? At least you're not a dog
Cincinnati.com
"Taking your pet to the lake or a dog park is a great way for them to cool off and get some exercise without them getting overheated," she said. "Just let them enjoy playing in the water the same as you do." WagsPark, a private dog park in Newtown, ...
At Your Service: Humane Society of Berks County
Reading Eagle
Most recently, we opened a free public dog park and horse adoption facility in Exeter Township. The Humane Society receives no money from national groups and no tax dollars. Instead, we rely on private charitable contributions to perform our mission. ...

Saturday, July 30, 2011

The Dog Park News (July 30, 2011)

Time Running Out To Vote For Warsaw Dog Park
Times-Union Newspaper
With less than a week left, everyone's votes are needed to help expedite the process of Warsaw getting a dog park. The “Bark For Your Park” contest, sponsored by PetSafe, has gone dark. That means that the leaderboard is no longer available for people ...
Dog Park Proposed for Westhampton Beach
Hampton Bays couple presented a drawing for a dog park on Library Avenue to the Westhampton Beach Village Board on Wednesday. By Erica Jackson Dog owners may soon have a place to socialize while they run their dogs in Westhampton Beach. ...
Doylestown TownShip Big donations put Doylestown dog park near goal
phillyBurbs.com
By Christina Kristofic After two years of fundraising, the Friends of the Doylestown Dog Park are ready to break ground on a community dog park. The group, which is footing the bill for the park, has collected about $130000 in cash and donations of ...
Dog Days of Summer at Chandon Dog Park
Virginia Connection Newspapers
By Samra Khawaja Chandon Dog Park, located in Herndon, welcomes dog owners and their pets to the public park to enjoy a good run or friendly play. Established in 2003, the park invites visitors from afar where dog parks don't exist, and if they do, ...
Oak Forest Residents OK Dog Park as New 'Pet' Project
Oak Forest residents came out last night to suggest ideas for a new dog park in the city, which could open within a year. By Matt Klinkert Residents look at maps for the second, proposed dog-park area. Oak Forest may have a new place for its canines to ...
Dog Park Group Close to Fundraising Goal
By Sarah Larson Patches hopefully will get to celebrate his next birthday at the Doylestown Dog Park. Kelcey Meadows-Lucas When the long-awaited Doylestown Dog Park opens, hopefully this fall, few pups will be happier than Patches. ...
Alex's House to host July event at Dog Park Saturday
El Dorado Times
By Julie Clements 1 Alex's House's theme for its July event at the Dog Park is “Big Black Dogs.” They will have two or three of their big black dogs, including Rosemary. 2 Shelters often talk of “Big Black Dog Syndrome” because large black dogs, ...
Support grows for dog facility at defunct park and ride
Swindon Advertiser
By David Wiles » SUPPORT is growing for plans to establish a dog park at the mothballed Ground-well Park and Ride, with the creation of a Facebook campaign group to lobby Swindon Council. Experienced dog owner Glynis Hales, of Penhill, ...
Thanks for leash bylaw sign
Canada.com
By J. Cates, Comox Valley Echo July 29, 2011 Marlene Campbell and Charity Munro are correct, a dog park can be located elsewhere than Port Augusta Park. No one ever said one shouldn't be. Thank you for being reasonable. Most dog owners are reasonable. ...
Mason City dog park meetings are Thursday
Mason City Globe Gazette
MASON CITY - Area residents will have two chances to share their vision concerning Mason City's proposed dog park on Thursday, Aug. 4. Two meetings are planned. One will be at 1 pm, the other at 6 pm in the Mason City Room of the public library. ...
Ninth District Dog Park Proposed
Gazette Newspapers
After about a year of talks about constructing a dog park in the Ninth District, Councilman Steven Neal is working on moving forward with a plan to build an area for off-leash exercise for dogs in DeForest Park. “We are still in the preliminary stages ...
Bath time for pooch helps fund dog park
Advertiser-News
She noted that there are about 5000 licensed dogs in the township and that the canines and their owners are ready to start enjoying the soon to be opened dog parkthat has been about five years in the making. Besides the baths and nail trimmings, ...
Raise your paws for Bullhead City's dog park
Mohave Valley News
BULLHEAD CITY — It's now a sprint to the finish for Bullhead City and the PetSafe Bark For Your Park $100000 dog park contest. From now until Aug. 3 when voting ends, the contest leaderboard is dark, so the 15 finalists can no longer watch their ...
KDOG Nearing Fundraising Goal for Kirkland's First Off-Leash Park
Lifted by a $19000 grant from the Petco Foundation, the group barking for an off-leash dog park in Kirkland is well beyond halfway toward its goal of raising $55000 to start work on a site approved by the city. The non-profit Kirkland Dog Off-Leash ...
The mystery of the suspicious dog park tombstone
scallywagandvagabond
By Zack Oleson • Jul 28th, 2011 • Category: Savage Predator In a curiously odd occurrence, residents of Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles are perplexed after a marble tombstone appeared in a condominium dog park that reads, “Loving Husband Father and Physician ...



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Around San Dimas: July 29
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Dog owners and their canine companions are invited to mingle, try out some tasty treats and check out a variety of pet products and services at the second annual Bowser Bash on Saturday at the San Dimas Dog Park. The event at Horsethief Canyon Park, ...
Council onto West Footscray complaints
Maribyrnong Leader
Mayor Sarah Carter said she had spoken to residents about the municipality's only dog park, and urgent issues would be fixed in the next few weeks. Are you happy with your local park? Tell us below She said when officers went to inspect the reserve ...

Pirate Days set sail
Akron Leader Publications
The weekend events were organized to raise funds for a new dog park and bird and butterfly trail in Portage Lakes State Park. Shown at right top is Friends of Portage Lakes State Park member Larry Hunter wearing a pirate hat as he watches over the ...

IPO Analysis: Does Zynga Really Need Facebook?
Seeking Alpha
Most of the document was not that notable as it related to the lease agreement surrounding its new headquarters and rooftop dog park. For those that do not know, Zynga has a very pet friendly culture and dogs roam around the office. ...
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Calimesa staff pleased with concept plans for future park
Yucaipa/Calimesa News Mirror
“One of the first things we did, was move the dog park over and we are able to accommodate all the program elements,” Cicchetti reported. An addition to the initial concept design is a parking lot off of Fifth Street. “There will be open space for a ...
Getting to Know CV Town Council President Cheryl Davis
Patch.com
Jokes aside, Davis ran because she was passionate about issues in the local community, particularly that of creating a local dog park, a dream which just came to fruition July 26 as the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to ...
Speak Out! July 27-August 1, 2011
Journal & Topics Newspapers Online
There needs to be a dog park to accommodate these condos that have pets in town. Also there needs to be another senior center in town for those who cannot drive to the Frisbie center (there are a lot of them, too!) The casino is very nice. ...
Clubs and Organizations
Payson Roundup
PAWS in the Park, the group that built the Payson Dog Park, will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 6 pm at veterinarian Sandra Snyder's clinic, located at 1010 N. Beeline Highway. A light dinner will be served at 6 pm, and the meeting ...
Preview: Get a glimpse of Gilbert on AZ Highways
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
We then took a tour of the Hale theatre, a great live venue for theatre in the round and eventually made our way to Cosmo dog park, one of the most notable dog parks in the country. As we cruised the town on Joe's vespa, I caught a glimpse of ...
Chandler City Hall hosts environmental exhibit
East Valley Tribune
The departments partnered to transform Chandler's closed landfill near McQueen and Queen Creek roads into a community special-use park with recreational offerings such as disc golf, archery and a dog park. The Crescordia is the top prize in the ...
Washington County Weekend: Party in the Park, Glendi Greek Fest, 'The Tempest'
OregonLive.com
Hazeldale Dog Park's Dog Day Afternoon: A benefit for Hazeldale Dog Park. Dog competitions and exhibitions, raffles, vendors, food, rescue groups, blessing of the animals and more. Money from vendors fees, raffle tickets and donation jar benefit the...

Candidates field needs an upgrade
Port Huron Times Herald
Dorothea Knight: "The Marysville Dog Park is a wonderful contribution to the community. The details appear to be very sound: Dogs should be well-socialized, have friendly dispositions, free of fleas and have St. Clair County dog licenses -- which means ...
Pet Owners Invited to a New Royal Wedding as Royal Pets Market and Resort ...
Benzinga
The 17000-square-foot emporium is the first of its kind in the pet industry and includes an air-conditioned indoor dog park, high-end grooming salon, “Barkery” with tempting pet treats, and a pet hotel that can accommodate up to 100 cats and dogs. ...
Community Briefly July 29
Nevada Appeal
The Dayton Valley Dog Park is holding its third annual flea market and crafts fair on Aug. 20. Sponsors also are looking for gently used items to sell at the dog park booth. Raffle tickets are available for homemade afghans, a wild horse picture, ...
City Park soccer pavilion construction is under way
NOLA.com
The Arbor Room will join nearby City Bark, the $650000 dog park that opened in the spring of 2010; a $3.5 million, 26-court tennis complex that opened in March to the north along Marconi; and the adjacent 1930s-era fountain that was refurbished by ...
TOURISM: Worth the investment?
Keizertimes
While not without infrastructure shortcomings, Keizer Rapids Park boasts a popular amphitheater and dog park. By this time next year a boat ramp could be close to completion. Two of Oregon's most-visited destinations – Spirit Mountain Casino and ...
Work on Dallas' Woodall Rodgers deck park is progressing
Dallas Morning News (subscription)
The park, intended to better connect downtown with growing neighborhoods to the north, will include a performance pavilion, restaurant, walking trails, dog park, children's playground and more. In Firefox, go to Tools / Clear Recent History. ...

Friday, July 29, 2011

The Dog Park News (July 29, 2011)

Canton hosts ribbon-cutting for new dog park
Hometownlife.com
Canton Clerk Terry Bennett (left), Woojin Ro (holding Cheeto) and staffer Robonna Duty mark Cheeto's arrival as the 1000th customer at the new dog park. Tails will be wagging as the Canton community celebrates the opening of its new off-leash dog park ...
Big donations put Doylestown dog park near goal
phillyBurbs.com
After two years of fundraising, the Friends of the Doylestown Dog Park are ready to break ground on a community dog park. The group, which is footing the bill for the dog park, has collected about $130000 of the $150000 it needs to get started. ...
Big push planned for dog park funding
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Huntington is one of 15 dog park finalists in the "Bark for Your Park" contest, which will award $100000 to the city that accumulates the most votes online. Voting began July 13 and ends at midnight, Aug. 3. PetSafe is expected to announce the winner ...
Volunteers needed to help with dog park voting
Huntington Herald Dispatch
HUNTINGTON — One hundred volunteers are needed to help Huntington's dog park accumulate the most votes and win a $100000 grand prize. Each volunteer will be asked to donate four hours of their time before Aug. 4, said Thomas McChesney, who has helped ...
Momentum building for dog park in Perry Hall
Baltimore Sun
Perry Hall has it all, except for a dog park! A growing number of people happen to feel this way as evidenced by the relatively new Facebook group, Perry Hall Dog Park. Since its establishment in April by Tammy Zaluzney, the group has taken off. ...
Planning For Danvers Dog Park Underway
Since receiving approval from Selectmen, the Danvers Dog Park Committee has entered its design, fundraising, and budgeting phases, but is seeking more members. By Molly Buccini The dog park, which has been approved for Endicott Park in the upper ...
Off-leash dog park urged for Johnston Dr., Monaghan Rd. site
Peterborough Examiner
CLIFFORD SKARSTEDT Examiner file photo A group is petitioning the city to set up an off-leashdog park at a city site on Johnston Dr. at the end of Monaghan Rd. City council will hear a presentation Tuesday night. Off-leash dog park urged for Johnston ...
A Day at the Dog Park
Arlington Connection
Ballston resident Betsie Vason likes to bring her German Shepherd Ros to the dog park in Clarendon. "I think it's really important for dogs to socialize and the leash laws are constrictive. It's hard to get that neighborhood feel in Arlington sometimes ...
Late resident's estate provides dollars for a township dog park
NorthJersey.com
BY MATTHEW MCGRATH WAYNE – The township will use a large gift through a public trust to develop a dog park and playground at a former Superfund site. The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program will give the township $350000 for the park's development. ...



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Lincoln Park mayor's donation puts borough's first dog park closer to reality
NorthJersey.com
BY SID JOHNSTON Residents might have a new dog park in the borough in the near future thanks to a generous donation from the mayor, and if all goes well, the project could be done by Labor Day. The time for raising funds is over, and thanks to Krysta ...
Why So Much Growling Over Dog Parks?
Southwest Minneapolis has seen the dog park issue generate plenty of back-and-forth this year, as residents and officials have tried to identify a site for a new dog park—often with plenty of vitriol and emotion. Golden Valley, too, has been dealing ...
MAYOR'S MESSAGE: With park, Destin becomes a top dog destination
Destin Log
She most certainly was talking about the City of Destin Dog Park Committee and its fearless leader, Nancy Weidenhamer. Weidenhamer and her committee are taking a seemingly unreachable project and bringing it to fruition by raising money to build a dog ...
Dog Park Planned for Black Oak Ridge Road
Patch.com
By Daniel Hubbard A 4-acre dog park and playground is being planned for the former WR Grace & Co. site on Black Oak Ridge Road near the intersection of Pompton Plains Crossroad. The park will contain separate fenced-in areas for large and smaller-sized ...
Mayor: Montgomery will have a dog park
Montgomery Advertiser
Montgomery has fallen behind in the contest for a dog park grant, but Mayor Todd Strange put dog lovers at ease today when he said the city would have a dog park one way or another. “Whether we get the $100000 or not, we're going to have a dog park,” ...
Park plans unleashed
Nashua Telegraph
Hurwitz is chairman of the committee that's looking to develop a dog park in town. Fred Hurtwitz of Bedford with one of his dogs, Haven. Hurwitz is chairman of the committee that's looking to develop adog park in town. Fred Hurtwitz of Bedford with ...
Edmond dog park to celebrate 5th anniversary
NewsOK.com
BY CARRIE COPPERNOLL ccoppernoll@opubco.com Leave a comment EDMOND — The Edmond dog park marks its fifth anniversary this month, during one of the hottest summers on record. Inky Johnson splashes some cool water on his Boxer "Mack" at the Edmond Dog ...
Park for paws!
This Is Hampshire.net
Anyone who wants to share their thoughts or ideas about the idea should visit the Facebook group Let's Get a Designated Dog Park for Basingstoke. The campaigners are also asking people to write to the borough council to express their interest. ...
Kalamazoo's Fairmount Dog Park gets formal opening Friday
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
By Paula M. Davis | Kalamazoo Gazette View full sizeAPA pooch at a Gahanna, Ohio,dog park mugs for the camera in this AP photo for a story on the national popularity of parks for pups. KALAMAZOO — Officials are inviting the public to a formal opening ...

UM Dog Park Now in the Fencing Stage
Patch has an update on the Upper Moreland Dog Park progress from the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting this week. By Gerry Dungan This is an example of a similar split rail fence the township plans to put up for the planned dog park at Mill Creek ...
Free Doggie Treats in Wheaton Park this Weekend
By Taylor Kate Brown If you are heading out to the dog park at Wheaton Regional this weekend, you and your dog can also enjoy a taste of the food truck trend - but this time for dogs. The Treat Truck Tour will stop by Wheaton Regional Dog Park (off the ...
City to open dog park
KTVO
“I think that there was just interest that came up from within the community to have and develop a dog park.” Malloy added that private funds will help create the dog park. Some residents wanted to see the dog park moved to the OB Nelson Park near the ...
City Council News
Airdrie Echo
By Marie Pollock/Echo Reporter The City of Airdrie is now looking at various areas around the city that could be acceptable for a dog park or additional off-leash areas. Based on feedback from a public forum, the city will be looking into more ...
Selectmen Vote to Join School Funding Suit
Patch.com
Hot dog vendor extended on Phillips Beach, dog park moves forward and town gets conservation easement on waterfront property. By Stewart Lytle State Sen. Tom McGee, left, thanks Veterans Officer Jim Shultz. Tuesday night was busy for the Selectmen at ...
Dogs for Life - Trainers and dogs recognized
TCPalm
Dogs For Life, Inc. recently held its Assistance Dog Certification Ceremony at the 12th Street Off-Leash Dog Park Memorial Garden Pavilion in Vero Beach. Trainers Paula Via and Jay Harris have been working with service dog Sissy Girl, who will tap an ...
New Dare County park opens in Kitty Hawk
The Outer Banks Voice
They will then be given a tag for the dog and a code for opening the gate to the dog park. Forms can be found online or Parks and Recreation offices. Registration forms are only accepted at the Northern Beach recreation office, 602 Mustian Street in ...

City ready to yank the chain on four 'off leash' parks
EMC Kingston
The cost to install fencing and signage for each dog park is about $65000, plus $10000 for annual maintenance and inspection. City officials say they do not enough staff to properly inspect and maintain four additional off-leash parks. ...
Workshops tackle budget shortfall
Sun-Sentinel
Among the hard choices: whether to continue subsidizing children who attend the city-run preschool; whether to continue funding charitable organizations; and whether to expand the Canine Corner dog park in the coming year or hold off on the project for ...
Cottaging with a twist
yourhome.ca
Summer Village ( www.summervillage.ca) includes $4 million in amenities, such as a general store, swimming pool, state-of-the-art saltwater pool, sports courts, bocce ball, a putting green, dog park and an open-air pavilion with a 7.5-metre ...
Five Things for a Terrific Thursday: July 27
Funding has been approved and groundbreaking is scheduled for next month for the Crescenta Valley Dog Park. The park will include new fences for safety, lots of shade, benches, soft ground coverings like cedar chips, and trash receptacles. ...
Cache Humane Society celebrating 35 years, progress
Cache Valley Daily
Bishop says fundng is ongoing and plans are already made for a new dog park. "We acquired 10 acres from the City of Logan right behind the shelter to form a legitimate park in this region so that people can take their animals to that park and socialize ...

Thursday, July 28, 2011

The Dog Park News (July 28, 2011)

Moberly's dog park: how to prepare your dog
Moberly Monitor Index
There are a few things to think about, before we even get to the visit: •If you have a female dog in heat, do not bring them to a dog park! •If you have a puppy less than 6 months of age, they have not had all of their vaccinations, so do not bring ...
Santa Cruz County Dog Parks Are Not Just For Dogs
The elderly women would gather every day in a small but welcoming circle at Scotts Valley Dog Park. The women, who had been strangers, created an intimate space in a hard-scrabble yard surrounded by a chain link fence. ...
Bark park ballots put Lynchburg back in top spot
WSLS
“Would you like to vote for the dog park?” supporter Thomas Strayhorn asked passersby recently during a busy Saturday at the Lynchburg Community Market. “Have you heard about the contest?” Volunteer-manned booths, sometimes equipped with laptops to ...
Will Eagle-Vail create a dog park?
Vail Daily News
If you'd like to be on a committee that might create a dog park or two in Eagle-Vail, e-mailkrisoneill@eaglevail.org. EAGLE-VAIL, Colorado — Community leaders have put out a call for a resident committee to look into creating a dog park or two in the ...
Mobile ranks fifth in $100000 national dog park contest
al.com (blog)
By Katherine Sayre, Press-Register Seven-year-old Mary Mack Steele, with her 4-month-old Red Boned Coon Hound "Lila" at Unleashed Orange Beach Dog Park next to Sportsman Marina on Canal Rd. Mobile is one of 15 national finalists competing for a $100000 ...
Plans for Off-Leash Dog Park Move Forward
The Recreation and Parks Board of Commissioners identifies Roxbury Park's croquet field as the most likely location for a dog park. By Devin Kelly The Recreation and Parks Commission is moving ahead with plans to install an off-leash dog park where ...
LA County's First Off-Leash Dog Park Approved
LAist
The Crescenta Valley Dog Park will encompass 1.5 acres of the northwest section of the Crescenta Valley Community Regional Park. Small and large dogs will have separate entrances. The park will also include drinking fountains, water faucets, ...

Pacifica makes creative pitch to win new dog park
KGO-TV
They've entered a contest to win a new dog park; now all they need is people to vote for them. Meet "Cash" -- he's the canine star of a video produced by a group of Pacifica dog lovers. It seems cash can't find any place to play without a leash in ...

Community sale benefits long-planned dog park
Northern Virginia Daily
By Kaitlin Mayhew -- kmayhew@nvdaily.com FRONT ROYAL -- Joe Ortiz of Front Royal said he is looking forward to the day when he can bring his two German shepherds to a dog park closer to home. The Warren County Dog Park Association held a yard sale ...
Mystery tombstone appears at LA park
UPI.com
LOS ANGELES, July 27 (UPI) -- Residents of a Los Angeles neighborhood said they are trying to solve the mystery of a tombstone found in a dog park with a 2012 date of death. Sherman Oaks residents said the marble headstone first appeared in the dog ...



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Why aren't there any dog parks at Naval Base Ventura County?
Ventura County Star
Question: Would it be feasible to have an off-leash dog park at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu? I recently moved to Mugu and absolutely love the atmosphere and facilities. The only thing I am missing is a way to socialize and exercise my ...
Paws in the Park
Reston Connection
At times, the Baron Cameron Dog Park is filled with dozens of pets and their owners according to Charlie Gillen from Reston. Yet everyone is expected to look after his or her dog, he said. “It's well kept and people are cautious about their dog and ...
LA County OKs funding for first off-leash dog park
Long Beach Press-Telegram
The Crescenta Valley Dog Park will serve as a pilot program, said Russ Guiney, director of parks and recreation for the county. Supervisor Mike Antonovich thanked the Crescenta Valley Town Council and its president Cheryl Smith, who he said had been ...
Huntington in second place in dog park contest
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Huntington's planned off-leash dog park at Ritter Park has fallen to second place for the second time in PetSafe's online voting contest for a $100000 prize. Lynchburg, Va., pulled into first place on Tuesday, just a day before the PetSafe site will no ...
Rahall supports dog park effort
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Nick J. Rahall is lending his support to Huntington's effort to win $100000 for an off-leash dog park. The rallying of area citizens and leaders to win PetSafe's "Bark for Your Park" contest is a prime example of the city's unity and "can serve as a ...
Kitty Hawk Park Now Open
WNCT
Here is a view of the playground, picnic shelter, and dog park portions of the Kitty Hawk Park located at 900 West Kitty Hawk Road in Kitty Hawk. Got a festival or community event that you want everyone to know about? You can write your very own ...
Olympia to buy 24 acres for park
TheNewsTribune.com
In addition to a public plaza, plans for the site include an amphitheater, educational center, trail, bell tower and a dog park. But the plans aren't set in stone; the city is working on a public process for the community to suggest what will go on the ...
Sartell dog and skate parks meeting set for Wednesday
St. Cloud Times
SARTELL — The Sartell Park Commission on Wednesday will get an update from staff on efforts to bring a skate park and dog park to the city. The meeting is slated for 6:30 pm at Sartell City Hall. The Sartell City Council set a budget of $3000 for a ...
BROWNSTOWN TWP.: Officials break ground on recreation campus (with video)
Southgate News Herald
The Downtown Development Authority is funding the multiphase project that, among other things, will bring new tennis courts, a dog park, a storage facility, a splash park, a soccer field, a pavilion and an event barn to the area. ...
Community briefly July 27
Nevada Appeal
The Dayton Valley Dog Park is hosting its third annual flea market and crafts fair on Aug. 20. Vendors can secure a space for $10. The event will take place at the Dayton Valley Dog Parklocation at Dayton Valley Road and Como Road. ...
Enjoy A Staycation
Kids enjoy the playground, dogs romp around the dog park, and families enjoy having a picnic on the hill overlooking the Atlanta skyline. Piedmont park offers a gazebo, lake, scenic views and beautiful greenery. Bring your pole and enjoy fishing off ...
Fowler's skate park brings out enthusiasts
NorthFulton.com
9 near Castleberry Road, opened in April and has many other amenities, including a newly unveiled dog park and several tennis, basketball, soccer, football and baseball fields. Also in the works is a recreation center, which will be similar to the ...
Current Events
Columbia County News Times
Riverside Dog Park, 4437 Hardy McManus Road, Evans, will hold a grand-opening and reception at 11 am Thursday. Evans Christian Academy, 213 South Old Belair Road, Grovetown, will hold an open house at 7 pm Thursday. For information, call (706) 364-3565 ...
Orrville Salvation Army breaks ground on new facility
Wooster Daily Record
The warehouse will be situated in front of the city's new dog park, construction of which will get under way soon. Stacey Underwood, director of the Orrville Salvation Army, said since spring renovation of the building has moved along smoothly, ...
Your town in brief: Davis libraries to open later
Salt Lake Tribune
Let the tail wagging begin » Davis County's first off-leash dog park — at 151 S. 1100 West — is now open daily from 7 am to 10 pm All licensed pooches are welcome except for aggressive, dangerous or vicious canines or pups under six months old. ...
NaJu shuttle helps energize pet business
The News Herald
Hunt's neighborhood includes spacious kennels and a five-acre dog park complete with dirt mounds and two ponds. Spayed and neutered dogs with all of their shots can be taken on one hour, supervised trips to the dog park during boarding, ...
Doggie Daycare Debuts in the Manors
SouthFloridaGayNews.com
With safety and cleanliness as their primary focus, Alan and Josh bring 12 years of experience, talents and a love for animals to the immaculate 3000 square foot indoor dog park they have created. “We offer Hypoallergenic synthetic turf designed ...

Music and Dancing, Campouts and Ice Cream: It's Summertime!
11 am - 4 pm on July 31 Talk about a dog park! Lake Mohegan in Fairfield allows dogs off-leash on its 170 acres of trails, a beach and playground. And if your pooch likes to paddle, there are dozens of spots around the lake to take a plunge with your ...
Leesburg Animal Hospital Opens New Location
dog park including a memorial garden is also being planned. “There was a lot of heart put into it and it looks like a home away from home,” said Supervisor Krista Clay.” It's better technology, we have more space to work in, and have more advanced ...