Saturday, July 9, 2011

The Dog Park News (July 9, 2011)

City dog park up and running
Coshocton Tribune
Coshocton's fenced-in dog park will be open from dawn to dusk and is located on city recreation land near Kids America. The park was made possible through donations of funds and materials. / Trevor Jones/Tribune COSHOCTON -- Residents now have a place ...
Despite complaints, Seaforth dog park a hit with owners and canines alike
Seaforth Huron Expositor
At the unofficial dog park in Seaforth, dogs of all breeds and ages are chasing around on the grass as their owners chat, watch and sometimes join in on the fun by throwing a ball or running with the dogs. "It was a fenced area that no one was using ...
Dog park has official opening in Cottage Grove
South Washington County Bulletin
Sure, Ellen Nelson Edwards and Dick Swanson like the new WAG Farms Dog Park. But, more importantly: What do their pooches think? “They've both given it their tail wag of approval, I guess you could say,” Nelson Edwards said. ...
Dog doo may be used as new source of energy
KTNV Las Vegas
The students even collect samples from a local dog park. Their first project is to power a street light. The school says they'll never be short on supplies. Nearly 600000 people and their pets visit a neighboring dog park each year.
Chandler challenges suit against dog park
Arizona Republic
8, 2011 02:07 AM Chandler is fighting back against disgruntled dog-park neighbors, asking a Maricopa County Superior Court judge to dismiss the residents' lawsuit and make them pay court costs. The escalating legal battle is the latest development in a ...
Dog Park At Tanglewood On Forsyth Commissioners' Agenda
WXII The Triad
Clemmons, NC -- On Monday, July 11 at 6:00 pm, the Forsyth County Commissioners will consider a resolution to authorize the Forsyth County Humane Society and SPCA, Inc. to raise private funds for construction of the Dog Park at Tanglewood project. ...
Lincoln Drive dog park reopens as Red continues to drop
Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks' dog park has been reopened to the public after the flooding Red River forced the park to close for about a week. Parks operations manager Rick Ziegelmann said the dog park at Lincoln Drive Park, 120 Euclid Ave., reopened Thursday. ...
Regina rinks to become off-leash dog parks
CBC.ca
The Lauritsen dog park was under water for weeks due to the spring melt and the flooding of Wascana Creek. The Lauritsen dog park was under water for weeks due to the spring melt and the flooding of Wascana Creek. ...

Dogs will have a place to romp in Upper Macungie
Allentown Morning Call
Upper Macungie is building a dog park thanks to Anna Colanduoni (left) and Kristen Hickey , both 13, who designed a place for pooches to play as part of a Girl Scout project. The park will be located in Upper Macungie Park. (KEVIN MINGORA, THE MORNING ...

Dog park opens today at Fowler
Forsyth County News Online
Starting today, however, the children could be looking in as Chloe runs around freely in Forsyth County's second dog park. "We might come back on Friday," Smith said. "Chloe would love that." Fowler Park, near Highway 9 and Castleberry Road, ...
Off-leash dog park opens
Deseret News
AP AP County officials were opening the new off-leash dog park Wednesday at the south end of the county events center in Farmington. Davis County Fair coordinator Megan Hatch tells the Standard-Examiner of Ogden that the Legacy Events Center is a first ...



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Piermont Dog Run gives pets a place to stretch their legs
The Journal News | LoHud.com
Find the Piermont Dog Run Facebook page by searching for "Piermont dog park." PIERMONT — Daniel Sherman and Richard Skipper used to drive their Yorkie, Horace Vandergelder, from Sparkill all the way to New City for some pooch playtime, but now Horace ...
Parking meters net county $88000
Hernando Today
The county spent $42400 to install automated parking meters at Pine Island, Rogers Park and the dog park at Rotary Centennial Park. The automated parking meters at the parks have netted the county a combined $88000 in the first six months of their ...

Dolores Park: Tennis Courts Safe For Now
Curbed SF
A concern has been raised that Dolores Park's big renovation may now include razing the tennis courts, or as Mission Mission puts it, the bike polo courts, so that the space could become a dog park. We reached out to the SF Rec and Park Department and...

Dogs can be dogs at 'Doggie Mixer'
Mason City Globe Gazette
Dan Munson, Mason City, brought his year-and-a-half-old, 140-pound St. Bernard named Logan to the Friends of the Mason City Dog Park's Doggie Mixer Thursday night at Georgia Hanford Park. Munson, who previously lived in Boulder, Colo., where there is a ...
PenMet Parks Meeting with County to Create BMX Park at Purdy Landfill
Kitsap Sun
They also signed a partnership agreement with Peninsula School District for joint use of a 97-acre property owned by the school district on Bujacich Drive, where PenMet plans to create an off-leashdog park and a trail system. And, according to Lee, ...
July 8: Free Yoga, the Silly Dilly Band and a Doggie Social
... don't miss Bideawee's third annual "doggie social" between noon and 3 pm Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be on hand and available for adoption; new pet adopters will receive a free membership to the Bideawee Dog Park in Westhampton. ...
Daphne council approves improvements at Trione Sports Complex
Gulf Coast Newspapers
The improvements to Trione Sports Complex included shade pavilions for the dog park. The improvements to Lott Park would have cost the city $4752 and the improvements at Trione would have cost the city $3028. Councilman Ron Scott asked the council to...

Friday's letters: Respect Casey Anthony jurors
Spartanburg Herald Journal
As written in Tuesday's article regarding a dog park in downtown Spartanburg, I am the “one woman” who suggested a park for children as an alternative. My husband and I are dog lovers — we have three. We would love a dog park in Spartanburg, ...
Bark for Life Walk raises funds for ACS
Coldwater Daily Reporter
By Anonymous Fun, sun, and furry camaraderie could be found in abundance at the dog park recently during the first Bark for Life Walk, sponsored by the Branch County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. The event was organized locally by Gary and ...
5 Things to Do This Weekend
Why Go: Join the Chelmsford Dog Association as they rally for a dog park in town. They will be offering free pet photos, a K-9 demonstration, lots of raffles, hot dogs, drinks, chips, balloons, pet products and more. Where/When: Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm ...
Looking for a park for pooches
Winkler Times
What started as a good idea for a Facebook group in 2008 has turned into a community of Winkler dog owners excited about the real possibility of opening a dog park in the city. After talking among friends, Reimer said, it became clear to many owners of ...
Rock Cats Will Begin Big Weekend Series With Binghamton Mets Tomorrow Night At...
Boxscore News
This special event – sponsored by CBS Radio and intended, in part, to benefit seven terrific and participating canine-related charities – Glastonbury Dog Park, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Operation Service Dog, 4-H Club, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, ...

Third Annual Bideawee Doggie Social on Saturday, July 9, 2011
About - Cities & Towns
Dogs can cool down with a Bideawee dog wash, burn off some calories at the Bideawee Dog Parkand test their skills at the Dog Agility Course. The first 100 guests will receive a complimentary doggie gift bag and a chance to win Raffle prizes. ...
Pet waste as a power source could soon be developed at a Gilbert dog park.
KPHO Phoenix
The town is weighing whether to approve a project that would use dog waste collected from the Cosmo Dog Park and turn it into an energy source to power a street lamp first, and possibly other uses later. The Arizona Republic reports students from ...
New Linnea Cinema
FANGORIA
She recently spent a year and a half appearing in front of the Pompano Beach town council, fighting to have a dog park established. “Unfortunately, here in Florida it's horrible; I had to fight with all these people to get the dog park put in. ...
Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District approves balanced budget
Ventura County Star
Planned capital projects budgeted in the 2011-12 fiscal year include an off-leash dog park costing about $24000, replacing a playground structure at Mission Oaks Park at $125000 and installing automatic doors for the Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center for ...
Travel Picks: Top 10 quirky hotels
Reuters
The Dog Park Bark Inn has guestrooms inside the multi-level interior, including a sleeping alcove in the dog's muzzle. Even toilets are shaped like fire hydrants. Located in Cottonwood, Idaho, there are plentiful outdoors choices, such as the Lewis and ...
Memphis condo developer refuses to give up despite economy
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Makowsky Ringel Greenberg set prices it felt befit the upscale amenities when The Laurels opened in summer 2009: lush landscaping, controlled-access, covered parking, pool in a central terrace, artwork, storage lockers, dog park, guest parking, ...
Winning Wieners Scurry to Nationals
The club also sponsors monthly events for dachshunds and their owners that include get-togethers at the Temecula Dog Park, pool parties and its upcoming wiener races at the Lake Elsinore Storm's Dog Days set for July 31. For more information on the ...