Thursday, August 4, 2011

The Dog Park News (August 04, 2011)

Lawndale moves dog park proposal forward
Daily Breeze
The Lawndale City Council is moving forward with a proposal to turn a long-vacant piece of property into city's first dog park. The dog park would only be temporary, however, as city officials finalize plans and allocate funding to develop the space ...
New Dog Park Promotes Public Transportation
Though there are 50 parking spaces for residents looking to commute with public transportation, the main feature of Bark and Ride is its dog park, featuring two expansive enclosures, one for large dogs and the other for small dogs. ...
Wednesday is last day to vote in dog park contest
Huntington Herald Dispatch
3, is the last day to vote the PetSafe contest that could bring $100000 for Huntington's planned off-leash dog park at Ritter Park. Votes can be cast by going to www.barkforyourpark.com orwww.facebook.com/PetSafeBrand. You are allowed to vote once per ...
Tualatin Dog Park will celebrate grand opening Aug. 13
OregonLive.com
By Special to The Oregonian Ginger Moshofsky, Special to The OregonianJackpot (black) and Kelso (tan) play at the new Tualatin Dog Park. The gates are now open at the Tualatin Dog Park, located on the north side of Tualatin Community Park, ...

Obstacle course under construction at dog park
Sequim Gazette
Under the watchful eyes of K-9 Officer Mike Hill, Chase goes through his paces at the now-under-construction agility course at the Sequim Dog Park. Submitted photo by MARK ST.J. COUHIG K-9 Officer Mike Hill says the Sequim Police Department has long ...

East Haven Explores Opening a Dog Park
Town officials wait to see if flood plain rules allow a dog park on town land off Hudson Street. By Fred Musante The town was planning to open a dog park off Hudson Street opposite the middle school. The difficulty of obtaining flood plain regulatory ...
City Authorizes Dog Park
Bartlesville Radio
The Bartlesville City Council accepted a donation of $17350 from the Bark Park Buddies and gave authorization to begin construction of a dog park. The group was organized in 2010 to raise funds to develop a dog park. Community Development Director Lisa ...

Statue of Skippy swiped from Novato dog park
Marin Independent-Journal
The 30-pound bronze piece, a tribute to the scruffy Jack Russell terrier, has been dislodged from its post at the Marin Humane Society's dog park in Novato. Its whereabouts are unknown. The statue was installed several years ago when the Humane Society ...



http://www.cafepress.com/dogparksusa
After arriving on this link, click on the picture of the dog park manual, please!

Final Hours for Dog Park Vote
WSET
Entertainment News from AP Lynchburg, VA - In the final hours before the voting ends for Lynchburg to win cash for a new dog park supporters took to Monument Terrace today for one more rally. "Friends of the Dog Park" organized this event to urge ...
Riverside dog park talk to continue Aug. 22
Riverside Brookfield Landmark
By BOB SKOLNIK The Riverside Parks and Recreation Commission is considering whether to recommend that a dog park be built in Riverside. "There is definitely a need for it," said Susan Casey, chairwoman of the Parks and Recreation Commission. ...
Dogs Go Wild: Parks and Rec Drafting Dog Park Plans
Patch.com
By Jon Cronin Dello Iacono said to the commission, “This is more like an inventory,” adding that he is not recommending any one property, but intends to create a plan for each property before reporting back to the board. “I don't know what the next ...
Great Escape: Dog Parks
The park has a playground, a number of benches and a separate dog park, all operate by the Philadelphia Department of Recreation. Formally known as Manayunk Park, Pretzel Park is a great spot for you and your four-legged companions. ...
Dog park dysfunction in the Junction
Toronto Star
Gord Perks, councillor for the ward, said creation of the dog park followed an “an extensive public consultation” in keeping with city policy. “In any issue with how to allocate space within parks, there are a lot of points of view. ...
Marysville going to the dogs next Wednesday
New Baltimore Voice Newspapers
Local law enforcement, veterinarians and pet support groups will be available at the event, which is the official kick off to raising funds for a city dog park. Brockdorff stated the concept of a dog parkis in the research phase and once organizers ...
Camarillo dog park
Ventura County Star
Springville Park in Camarillo has been dedicated as a no-leash dog park by the Pleasant Valley Parks and Recreation District. Recently, I went to the park to view a new water line that had been installed. As I stepped out of my car, a young golden ...
Awaiting a Cook Tract Agreement for Contractor
In exchange, the township wants seven sports fields, two walking trails and a dog park built on the Cook Tract. Garrity said it may be a week before a contract is given to Walsh for review. Supervisors unanimously approved the community park plan July ...
Yappy Hour: Happy hour isn't just for humans anymore
Las Vegas Weekly
Take a dog park. Essentially, a dog park is a giant fenced-in yard where people bring their furry companions for exercise and socialization with other furry companions. It's a simple concept—less fist-pump, more fetch. Yet somehow the two have found ...
Council takes first vote on citywide leash law
Laramie Boomerang
Animals are currently required to be on leashes in city parks, excluding Laramie's one dog park, and downtown. “I'm just concerned we're adding a solution in search of a problem,” Molvar said. Animal control officer (ACO) Wes Lang said voice command is ...
McKelvey Woods Court to be improved
SuburbanJournals
The project will improve access and safety for motorists and pedestrians using the street, which provides access to McKelvey Woods Park and Dogport Dog Park, officials said. The existing asphalt roadway at McKelvey Woods Court had deteriorated and ...
Best Bets: Lions and canines and beer, oh my!
Syracuse.com
Our top picks: The BlackLites perform Thursday at Jazz in the City near Dunk & Bright; visit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park on Friday for Brew at the Zoo ... and Wine, Too; the Canine Carnival comes to the Good Dog Park in Liverpool on ...
PCCP, LLC and B&M Management Company Form Joint Venture for the Acquisition of ...
RealEstateRama (press release)
Some of the many property improvements included clubhouse improvements, fitness center renovation, new exterior lighting throughout the grounds, a new play court and dog park as well as repaving. тАЬPCCP believes our investment in The Reserve at ...
Enjoying a lap of luxury
Stockton Record
Guinness, a French bulldog who lives with his owner, Aaron Judd, in Mountain House, took full advantage of a doggy-sized fountain at El Pescadero Dog Park in Tracy on Monday, where the high temperature was 83. The National Weather Service is predicting ...
Wonder-Filled Wednesday at Oak Knoll;Sit and Be Fit at the Y
The Attleboro Dog Park Committee is holding its monthly meeting at the Attleboro Public Library beginning at 6:30 pm. The Attleboro Rotary Club is holding its weekly meeting today beginning at noon at the Highland Country Club. Today at 9:30 am, ...
Business briefs
Bluffton Today
A new dog park is planned with perimeter fencing and gates. BES has 35 years of experience in architecture, engineering and construction. It is a full-service firm with offices in Beaufort and Fairhope, Ala. Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka will speak at BANG ...
P&G donates for Dayton Humane Society upgrade
Dayton Business Journal
The makeover will involve adding agility equipment for the community dog park and play area, painting the main dog kennels, adding cabinets for small pets and installing climbing areas and perches, as well as a mural, for cats in the open cat room. ...
Chicago gets ready for Lollapalooza
WGNtv.com
Tours of the fountain will take place each morning before the festival's start. Other public areas, including a dog park, skate park and tennis courts at 9th Street and Columbus Drive, also are closed to the public during the festival.
Scanning six figures for local nonprofits
Sequim Gazette
Mix said the foundation can serve as an umbrella 501(c)(3) nonprofit for groups like the Gary Oaks Project and Sequim Dog Park Pals. As a foundation, it can receive donations, help seek and give grants and create endowment funds. ...

Town hall highlights DoD conservation effort
Schriever Air Force Base
Forhan said the opening of the community dog park is less than two weeks away and that they are always looking for members to join the community enrichment counsel, especially during this moving season.