Sunday, July 10, 2011

The Dog Park News (July 10, 2011)

Humane Society in Oceanside to welcome dog park
SignOnSanDiego.com
By Nathan Scharn, OCEANSIDE — The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA plan to hold a ribbon-cutting and reopening celebration Wednesday of the PETCO Foundation Dog Park. The festivities are scheduled from 5 to 7 pm at the North County campus of the San ...
Plans for a Danbury dog park 'contingent on funding'
Danbury News Times
Dogs' best friends City officials want to construct a dog park at the Highland Avenue playground. The project would cost about $30000, and private donations are being sought for the effort. Anyone who would like to donate money for the park can contact ...
McLennan Park complete, costs clock in at $6 million
Waterloo Record
The completed space features a skateboard park, mountain biking trails and a BMX course, basketball and volleyball courts, a splash pad, an off-leash dog park and an accessible playground, which is probably the most unique feature. ...
Youngtown slates extra dog park discussion for this morning
YourWestValley.com
Residents will meet again with Youngtown officials today to discuss the future of a dog park in the community. Councilwoman Margaret Chittenden is leading the discussion at 10 am at Youngtown United Methodist Church, 11234 W. Alabama Ave. ...
Tags on Sale Wednesday for Eberwein Dog Park
Tags for the Eberwein Dog Park go on sale Wednesday. Tags for the Eberwein Dog Park will go on sale Wednesday at City Hall. Tags are required to use the dog park, which is expected to open in September. According to a city news release, the two-acre ...
Phoenix : Dog Poop Energy the Next Big Thing
Gather.com
The dog poop would be gathered from a local dog park by some unlucky person or people and then converted to a methane gas-producing substance. The methane gas would be what creates the energy, so overall, it's not really dog poop but a by-product of ...
'As a teacher, I know ...(knowledge is power'
Atlanta Journal Constitution
I did get in hot water when the issue of building a dog park was raised — an issue supported by mostly gays and lesbians. I told them that we will have a dog park when we have a children's park. Q: You went to the attorney general because you say five ...
Editorial: Hits and misses
Enterprise-Record
Bidwell Park and other parks in town provide plastic bags for collecting er ... fuel ... and we already have one dog park where a power farm could be placed. It could be the solution to the animal shelter's woes ...
Paws on Pacific?
Patch.com
Dannettee Shoemaker, director of the city's parks and recreation, set up meetings with dog advocates at several parks, including University Park, where I met up with her, asking for input on what would make a good dog park and where the city should put ...



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Dam warning sirens test will take place noon Monday
Ashland Daily Tidings
Sirens are located at the Bowmer Theatre, the Parks Department at the upper end of Granite Street in Lithia Park, the Dog Park on Oak Street and at Mike's Muffler, 1910 Highway 99, across from Butler Ford. For more information, contact the Ashland ...
Poudre River Trail completely open in Greeley
Greeley Tribune
The section of the river from Rover Run Dog Park to 71st Avenue opened Thursday, and the remaining portion of the trail to 83rd Avenue opened Friday. Both sections were low-lying areas that had a lot of standing water, Poudre River Trail manager Mike ...
Proud pooches compete in Dog Days of Summer
Chicago Sun-Times
Opening ceremonies and the “Local Big Air Dog Jumping Competition” were held Friday night at the X-Treme Dog Park set up in the parking lot of the PNC Bank, 325 N. Milwaukee Ave., with Mayor Terry Weppler throwing out the first ball. ...
Palm Coast department having month to remember
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Today, starting at 9 am: Paws and Recreation Day with a dog costume contest and trick competition at the dog park in James Holland Memorial Park on Florida Park Drive. All participants get a doggie treat. · July 16 offers two events: The Tour de Palm ...
Fetching fashions, doggie contests at Poochapalooza
HeraldNet
There's also a scavenger hunt in the off-leash dog park where 100 tennis balls will be hidden. If your dog finds one, he or she gets a coupon from Jones & Co Pets. Poochapalooza also hosts 40 vendors and several "Best in Show" contests, including best ...
Landlords responsible for trash removal in Dennison
New Philadelphia Times Reporter
Resident Stephanie Harris spoke in favor of the dog park. Edwards said she still is waiting to learn how much fence is needed before seeking prices for the dog park fence. Discussed placing signs on the front of village hall clearly marking mayor, ...
Rita B Huff fighting outbreak of canine distemper
Huntsville Item
“We have some drawings for a dog park already. We may start setting that up to get people out there and aware of what we're doing.” Lemmon urged pet owners need to spay and neuter their pets. Until every town and county near Huntsville has its own ...
Get Outdoors! Casselberry - A day of Family Friendly Outdoor Activities and ...
Benzinga
Casselberry has 18 parks throughout the City and offers over 100 acres of land with fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, a swimming pool, dog park, bike trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, ball fields and more. Whether you are looking for your own ...
Local News
Canada.com
Some examples of issues important to residents, which could be brought up at the meeting, include water supply and sewage upgrades, budget and finance, waterfront development, fire control, transit, need for a dog park and the festival of lights. ...