Tuesday, July 26, 2011

The Dog Park News (July 26, 2011)

Perry Hall Dog Owners Begging for Dog Park
The Perry Hall Dog Park Facebook group, boasting more than 100 members, is dedicated to getting a dog park built in the Perry Hall area. Interested residents have held an old-fashioned face-to-face meeting, too, and lobbied Baltimore County Councilman ...
Dog days of summer looking up for Regina pooches
iNews880.com
Flooding forced the Cathy Lauritsen Memorial Off-leash Dog Park to close this spring. The ReginaDog Park Stewardship Group, along with city employees and volunteers, plans to clean it up Thursday evening. Group spokeswoman Lynda Schofield is hoping ...
Has heard many questions about plans for a dog park
Danbury News Times
Many people have contacted me about the proposal to turn the ball field at Highland Playground into a dog park. 1. I don't want to pay for other people to exercise their dogs. 2. I'm concerned about the city's possible liability. What about dog fights? ...
Planners pooh-pooh pooch park
Petoskey News-Review
The Harbor Springs Planning Commission voted to deny the use of a site for a proposed dog park during a meeting Thursday evening, which drew a crowd of about 60. The use of the site for the park was denied in a 7-2 vote. Sheryl McCleery and Pringle ...

Misty Pines Hosts Puppy Play Date With a Mission
Dozens of local canines and their families traveled to Misty Pines Dog Park in Franklin Park on yet another scorching summer day to support a worthwhile cause. The Sean and Sophia Foundation is an organization established to help 7-year-old Sean ...
Keep pets safe during dog days of summer
Ocala
Jack and Theresa Slifer of Marion Oaks, pet their new friend, Bear, under the protection of the pavilion at the Millennium Dog Park in Ocala, Fla., July 25, 2011. Bear is owned by Cole and Jeanine Hatch. By Andy Fillmore The dog days of summer can mean ...
Tree scheduled for removal falls in dog park
KVAL
Fred Hogg was worried: one of the trees at the Autzen dog park marked for removal fell to the ground before it could be cut down. The dog owner said this happened last year, and that several other trees are currently marked for removal. ...
Mills River cranking up phase one of family park
BlueRidgeNow.com
Phase one of Mills River Park consists of a playground, dog park, picnic shelter, restrooms and a multi-use trail. It's expected to cost $998646, Town Manager Jaime Laughter said. The park will surround the new town hall/library complex at 124 Town ...
Redmond Dog Park a Busy Place
KBND
Kelly Avery was a major force in making the dog park a reality. She's happy residents use it: “We estimated that 100 people use the park very day. It's very cliquish. We have early morning people and then we after afternoon people who use the park. ...
Question of the Day and Goodbye to Audience, July 25, 2011
KING5.com
City of Kirkland is a Finalist in contest to win a dog park! You can help! Go to our website to find alink! Link your account to your Twitter or Facebook account for easier login! Yes! Please send me exclusive discounts and special offers from ...
Expo Aims to Unite Service Dog With Boy Who Needs Her
The first annual Sean & Sophia Dog Expo & Social took place Sunday at Misty Pines Dog Park. By Cindy Cusic Micco The First Annual Sean & Sophia Dog Expo & Social held Sunday in Sewickley raised more than $1000 to help bring together a special boy and ...
LETTER: City gives raises, deficit grows
Wausau Daily Herald
Our council members appear to be interested in learning about 16-foot leashes, 6-foot leashes, dogs running free, public safety from dogs, park safety and the need for a dog park. Then, without discussion, the council passed a 1.75 percent wage ...
Summer in the City for the Entire Family
Roscoe View Journal
Stop by the dog park on the way home. My kids can't get enough of the dogs happily fetching and playing with their owners. If you need to get out of heat and are hungry for some fresh lunch, stop by Nohea Cafe, 2142 W. Roscoe Ave. ...
Park cleanup
Regina Leader-Post
A volunteer cleanup of the Cathy Lauritsen Memorial Off-leash Dog Park will be held Thursday. The cleanup runs from 6 to 8 pm Garbage bags and gloves will be provided. Volunteers are asked to dress appropriately and bring rakes, scoops or hand tools to ...
Ponte Vedra hidden treasures
Ponte Vedra Recorder
It directed us to the dog park towards the back of Davis Park. We got out of the car and started to search. Olivia: Some cache's have clues to help you find your treasure. This one didn't — all we knew was that we were looking for a 2 quart lock-n ...



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Lightning Strikes Twice In Sharon On Saturday
At 6:57 pm, someone reported tagging on the former Sacred Heart School property and the Sharon Dog Park, on East Foxboro Street. At 9:57 pm, someone reported a motor vehicle accident on Highland Avenue. No report was filed. On Sunday, July 17 at 1:52 ...
Council Work Policy Session Tonight
Councilmember Craig Newton will discuss turning the city owned Mitchell Road parcel into a dog park. Also, Councilmember Charlie Riehm will discuss dissolving the Norcross Development Authority. Discussion will resume about two items that have been on ...
Do Your Part To Help Pets
Posing Pooches: The Piedmont Dog Park is one of Atlanta's not-so-hidden treasures. But maintaining a three-acre dog with separate space for large and small dogs costs money. This year the Piedmont Park Conservancy is selling spots in a “Dogs of ...
Dear Abby | Cemeteries aren't playgrounds
Kansas City Star
The idea that people have been using it as a dog park, where the animals can urinate and defecate on the graves, is appalling. Cemetery etiquette is simple: Treat the graves as you would the graves of your parents, or as you would like your own to be ...
Long Beach Lakes, Ponds and Wetlands Taskforce Meet Scheduled for next Wednesday
LBPOST.com
3, inside the large conference room at the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, 2760 N. Studebaker Road, at 7 pm Topics to be addressed include an update on the dog park, an Oktoberfest update and a discussion regarding the possibility of...

Trash, Parking and Education Funding Before Selectmen Tuesday
Schultz volunteered many hours on preparation for the Veterans Appreciation Parade that marched through Swampscott on June 4. In addition, the board will hear an update from SPOT, an ad-hoc committee of people who want a dog park in Swampscott.
New Homes Under Construction in Crabapple Station
NeighborNewspapers.com
In addition to the lake atmosphere offered by Crabapple Crossing, Crabapple Station also includes a community park and dog park for the whole family to enjoy. Residents of Crabapple Crossing and Crabapple Station attend top rated Fulton County schools ...

Parks near your Fredericksburg Real Estate
Stock Markets Review
Now here is something for your canine friend: the Fredericksburg Dog Park. Located on Kenmore Avenue near Mary Ball Street, it is a special fenced-in area which is available for city residents and their pets only. It a facility self-monitored by its ...