Friday, August 12, 2011

The Dog Park News (August 12, 2011)




Woof, there it is: Montgomery dog park still a go after contest loss
al.com (blog)
By Christine Kneidinger, al.com Enlarge Christine Kneidinger, al.com Montgomery Humane Society graduate Barney joins many other dogs at the future site of the dog park on Aug. 11, 2011. Montgomery Dog Park gallery (5 photos) MONTGOMERY, ...

First Ever Dog Park in Des Moines
WOI
The dogs of Des Moines now have 9.5 acres to roam free at the Ewing Dog Park. If your dogs want to try out their tricks here, they need a permit. It costs 10 dollars for the rest of this year, and 20 dollars for each year after this one. ...
A howling good time: Event raises funds for dog park
Port Huron Times Herald
The event was a fundraiser for a proposed dog park in Marysville. / BOB GROSS/TIMES HERALD Spencer, a Yorkshire terrier, looks over the shoulder of owner Rachel McCulley of Port Huron during the Dog Days of Summer fundraiser. / BOB GROSS/TIMES HERALD ...
Dog Park in Greenville could get $500000 makeover
WNCT
One woman in the east wants to use it to give a dog park here in Greenville a makeover. (more) GREENVILLE, NC -- What would you do if you were given $500000? One woman in the east wants to use it to give a dog park here in Greenville a makeover. ...
Mississippi Mills residents bark for leash-free dog park
EMC Almonte/Carleton Place
She explained Gemmill Park is the natural choice for an off-leash dog park, as it is one of the largest open spaces existing within the town's limits, and it is central enough to accommodate dog owners without vehicles. "It would also be economical, ...
Members-Only Dog Park Keeps Pets,Owners Safer
Unlike public dog parks, the Channeldistrict Kennel Club only admits registered dogs that have passed health and behavioral screening. By Stephanie Lesser Kitsu waits patiently to be let in the common area. The Channeldistrict Kennel Club is a 25000 ...
New, safer way to reach Greenwich dog park
Greenwich Time
The teenagers have completed a handful of community-service projects this summer, including assisting with the installation of a stairway on a hill leading to the dog park on Grass Island, planting trees and working on the path at Greenwich Point. ...
Euclid Dog Park is still in the works but location will change
News-Herald.com
By Caitlin Fertal The creation of a dog park in Euclid has hit a snag as planners are looking for a new location after the proposed site raised concerns among nearby residents. The park was originally to be constructed in Memorial Park using the ...
Dog Park Would Fill a Need in Town, Supporters Say
Advocates say if Stratford had a dog park, it'd be a popular spot for dogs and people. By Gerald Baldino The Old Stratford Animal shelter, still in operation. Supporters of bringing a dog park to Stratford all agree on one thing: If the town had a ...
Park officially goes to the dogs
Hometownlife.com
photos by Bill Bresler | staff photographer By Darrell Clem As dogs barked and untimely rains fell, Canton officials, employees and residents Tuesday evening celebrated the formal ribbon-cutting ceremony of a six-acre dog park that already had opened ...
Dog wash set for Aug. 13
York County Coast Star
The Ogunquit Dog Park will be hosting a dog wash from 10 am to noon Aug. 13. "The dog wash will be informal, we'll have volunteers to wash the dog or you can wash your own dog," said OgunquitDog Park Committee member Margie Katz. ...
Residents pour out support for Perkasie Dog Park leader Tom Bancroft
Montgomery Newspapers
By Erin DuBois Perkasie resident Tom Bancroft persisted for six years to bring his dream of a borough dog park to fruition. At a Beef and Beer benefit for Bancroft July 29, approximately 200 community members thanked him for his service with donations ...
Tanglewood dog park fundraising kicks into high gear
Winston-Salem Journal
The clock is ticking on efforts to raise money to build a dog park at Tanglewood Park. The group has raised about $20000 of the $150000 needed for the park, said Chuck Houska, who is leading the building committee. Houska's group has been trying for ...
Dogs Abandoned at Lakewood Park Find a (Temporary) Home
Patch.com
Lakewood resident takes in two Schnauzers after a man drops them off at the Lakewood Dog Park; Cleveland APL looking for a permanent home. By Colin McEwen These two Schnauzers, abandoned at Lakewood Dog Park last Friday, are looking for a permanent ...
Should Bonney Lake Keep its Dog Park?
Viking Park in Bonney Lake is approaching the end of it's trial run and the Bonney Lake city council will discuss its location and future by the end of this year. Do you think the park is popular enough to become a permanent local fixture? ...
Tails Wagging For A Possible Dream Dog Park Makeover
WCTI12.com
By Katie Jeffries / Reporter PITT COUNTY -- Tails are wagging in Greenville at the possibility of a makeover coming to the dog park. Greenville resident Leigh Montejo is a finalist in the Purina Beneful's Dream Dog Park contest. ...
Going to the dogs
Coeur d'Alene Press
Dog Fancy editor Ernie Slone will attend a Coeur d'Alene City Council meeting on Tuesday to present a check to the Kootenai County Dog Park Association and to present Mayor Sandi Bloem with a plaque honoring Coeur d'Alene as the DogTown USA winner. ...
Dog park looks for new location
KTVO
by James Buechele FAIRFIELD, IOWA -- A Fairfield park gets the thumbs down as the site of a future dog park. Lamson Woods Park looked to be an ideal place for a new dog park. Once neighbors found out about the plans officials were forced to look ...
Members-only dog park opens
Standard Freeholder
COM CORNWALL — A new dog park in town has been beautified with the help of two summer students. Fence Depot will be showing off their new mural to dog owners of every breed as two students complete a painting of dogs playing through the four seasons ...


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Conservation board seeks more control
Foxboro Reporter
By Frank Mortimer Conservation commission chairman Robert Boette says his board want to regain more control over the properties it oversees, but is not seeking to re-open the Foxboro Dog Park. "We can never put a dog park back there," Boette said ...
Dog of the Year Contest Off and Running
Ocean City Dog Park Voting in the annual Ocean City Dog of the Year Contest continues to Sept. 7, and all proceeds from the event benefit the Ocean City Dog Park at 45th Street and Haven Avenue. The winning dog represents the park at various city ...
Gazette opinion: Volunteers, donors help citizens connect with trails
Billings Gazette
The dog park in High Sierra Park is happening because dog lovers got involved. The city park has lots of land across Wicks Lane from Harvest Church, but the city doesn't have money to develop it. So volunteers formed Friends of Billings Dog Parks. ...
The Stroller: 'Bowwow-wow'
Spartanburg Herald Journal
By Lou Parris The dog park suggested for Spartanburg appeals to Anne H. Foster but only if the dogs in her neighborhood get invited. “Right now they just allow their dogs to 'let it go' on the neighbors' front lawns,” she fusses. ...
Dogs put best paws forward at ArtWalk today
Abilene Reporter-News
The Park People announced during the event that they had raised $50000 toward the dog park they hoped to build near the Abilene Zoo. The dog park, named Camp Barkeley, is now open. Victor Cristales/Reporter-News Shayla Smith puts the finishing touches ...
The beauty of croquet, says national champion Teddy Prentis, is that it's ...
Providence Journal
In Rhode Island, the last public bowling green, in Slater Park, was converted to a dog park three years ago when bowling faded into obscurity. The beauty of croquet, says Teddy Prentis, is that anyone can play — men, women, children and elderly folks, ...

Noted: Memorial pushed for ballot
Colorado Springs Independent
PZ El Paso County has vowed to step up security at Bear Creek Dog Park after a 2-year-old pitbull was stolen July 21. Tom Szczech says Geisha got separated from him and his other dog, and went to the main gate to wait for her owner, as she commonly ...
Who Set the Bowls Out?
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
By Bruce Felps George (with a Dickey's Big Yellow Bowl), trying to pretend it's not 109 at the White Rock Lake dog park. by Bruce Felps The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of NBC, ...
First 'Throw Down for the Town' service festival is Saturday in Oakland
Oakland Tribune
The event, called Throw Down for the Town, will have people garden, clean, build, restore wetlands and even build a dog park. The service festival kicks off at 10 am at Mosswood Park and runs until 2 pm After the projects are completed, there will be a ...