Tuesday, August 16, 2011

The Dog Park News (August 16, 2011)


Dogs and their humans love City Bark, the dog park in New Orleans
NOLA.com
View full sizeMatthew Hinton, The Times-PicayuneMoby, a former foster dog, grabs a tennis ball at City Park's dog park. Volunteers raised money to carve the park out of a swampy corner near Popp Fountain, said Jackie Shreve, president of the City Bark ...

Fido may fancy a dog park made just for him: Wiggley Field
Richmond Daily News
The only things moving at Wiggley Field – Richmond Park Board's whimsical name for its well-manicured dog park – were a butterfly or two wafting across the secluded half-acre near the fairgrounds. To be fair, it was midday, and even with the park's ...
Holden Dog Park project in need of volunteers
The Daily Holden
After interest in creating a Holden dog park was sparked last summer following the closing of WTAG's grounds to dog walkers, voters allotted $15000 at town meeting in May to build a fence around the potential park, and now the town is need of ...
Be informed, cut the dog drama
Cambridge Times
I have been to the dog park many times with both my dogs and without hassle. They love it, I love it, but that doesn't mean it is ideal for everyone. I can bring my 70-pound coonhound Potter. He is friendly and daft and just likes to play until he can ...
Is the Dog Park Open Yet? Aug. 1 Came and Went
Chesterfield's dog park is still under construction, but the adjoining barn and pavements are looking good. By Jean Whitney Better view of the preserved barn and new pavement at Eberwein Park, still under construction. Chesterfield's newest dog park is ...
Modesto fund-raiser seeks dollars for doggies
Modesto Bee
MODESTO -- Organizers are continuing with fund raising for the first official dog parkin Modesto. In June, the City Council gave approval for Elk Park on West Morris Avenue to serve as a playground for dogs and their owners. ...

Local canines invade pool for 3rd annual 'Doggie Dip'
Austin Herald
SPARK, the group who wants to “Start a dog Park for Austin's Respectable K-9s”, was on hand at the pool to collect signatures for an updated petition and mailing list, according to volunteer Megan Burroughs. Since the Austin City Council passed a ...



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Pooch's Pool Party
WBAL Baltimore
All dog park/off-leash area rules apply to this event and must be followed. Dog handlers must be at least 18 years of age; children under the age of 12 are NOT permitted, while youth 12-17 years of age must be accompanied by a registered adult. ...
RUMBLINGS: Earleys will maintain ties to Michigan
Crain's Detroit Business
A dog lover's dream, a cat lover's nightmare: an off-leash dog park. Yes, that's right, a group of dog lovers is working to raise money to create Detroit Dog Park, which would be the city's first off-leash dog park. The group will hold a fundraiser on ...
Children and First Pets: When is the Right Time?
By Tracie Tolentino Addy Esry said her Jack Russell, Jack, loves to play at Lenora Dog Park. "It's good for him," she said. Lilliana has been hinting and begging for months and months in an attempt to persuade us to allow her to have a pet, ...
John-Manuel Andriote: Skaters treated like mutts, or worse
Norwich Bulletin
Across town, the city's dog park features beautiful trails and landscaping. Its website is even more attractive than the city's. It would seem that providing a top-shelf skate park is an easy, and relatively inexpensive, way to show our youth that they ...
Volunteers needed for day of service
MiamiHerald.com
Volunteers are needed to paint the sports complex building, plant new landscaping around the park's entrance and office — and clean up park areas including the Farm Village, playground, dog park, mountain bike trails, lake, and fields as part of the ...
Glen Eira going to the dogs
Melbourne Weekly Bayside
... roam off-leash within 50 metres of children's play equipment, organised sport or barbecue areas. The boundary was reduced to 20 metres, in all of Glen Eira's 24 dog parks. Acting mayor Jaime Hyams said there was strong demand for extra dog park space.
Community Calendar Updates for Parks Commission, Council
Capistrano Dispatch
The council will start with presentations, including honoring Ricardo's Place owners Ricardo and Rosa Beas. Members are also expected to receive an update on the dog park at the Northwest Open Space and to consider an ordinance restricting sex ...
Whitpain Sends Contract to Walsh Construction; Dissents Over Cook Tract Continue
Amid community protests that only local soccer and lacrosse organizations would benefit from the project, the township added paved and unpaved walking trails and a dog park to plans, based on residents' ideas. The township is requesting Walsh pay for ...
Pet lovers and their pooches spend day at pool
MYfoxLUBBOCK.COM
"Especially those of us trying to get the dog park going. This event is good because dogs get to see other dogs and it gets the community active." Wise said there were only a few guidelines citizens needed to follow in order to join in on K-9 ...
Chill out at Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park
Killeen Daily Herald
On the right, I spied a separate, unrestricted portion of Barton Springs that dozens of locals were using as a dog park. Dogs, both big and small, bounded through the shallow portions, chasing after balls and Frisbees, appearing to enjoy the springs as ...

Frozen yogurt shop is latest addition to Daytona's historic downtown
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Meanwhile, the couple said they plan to donate a portion of their profits to a local animal shelter and animal rescue operation. They also hope to convince city officials to consider opening a dog park downtown. Encouraging pet owners to visit the area ...
Agreement to use MUSD playing fields on Tuesday's agenda
InMaricopa.com
The Mayor and City Council shall hear a presentation by Assistant City Manager Roger Kolman regarding a partnership with the Rotary Club for a dog park and other amenities that may be installed at the Rotary Park. Discussion. 9.4 Presentation. ...