Friday, August 19, 2011

The Dog Park News (August 19, 2011)


Vancouver dog park enforcement to be stepped up
CBC.ca
Beginning of Story Content A turf battle is heating up between Vancouver dog owners who want more space for pets to run free and those — like some city officials — who want stricter limits on the animals' freedom. The city's more than 200 parks have ...

Park Board Commissioners Weigh in On 6th District Dog Park Dilemma
“The problem is putting a dog park into areas that are already developed,” he said. “Wherever you go- sites aren't easy. There are a lot of things to consider.” Park Board Chair John Ervin also was hesitant to say which site he would eventually vote ...
Scrub-a-Mutt returns to Marysville dog park Aug. 20
PNW Local News
MARYSVILLE — Scrub-a-Mutt is returning to the Strawberry Fields for Rover dog park to continue its support of local pooches. Scrub-a-Mutt's fourth annual fundraising Dog Wash runs from 11 am to 4 pm on Aug. 20 at the Strawberry Fields Athletic Park, ...
Neighbors oppose plan for dog park in Randolph
Boston Globe
In this 1996 photo, Dawn Nelson of Plainville walked her pet at a dog park in Sharon. (Tom Herde/Globe Staff/File) By Christine Legere A group in Randolph hoping to build a fenced-in dog park on conservation land recently snared $75000 in community ...

Dog washing event brings pups to the pool
York Weekly
13, at the Ogunquit Dog Park. "It's an informal event that we're supplying shampoo and since we have water, a hose, and a little tub everybody can wash their own dog or we can help. Then we ask people to make a small donation. ...
South Sioux City council considers naming new dog park after sailor killed in ...
The Republic
South Sioux City might name a new dog park after a US Navy dog handler who was killed in Afghanistan. Petty Officer 1st Class John Douangdara (dwung-DEHR'-ah) was a Naval Special Warfare member who handled a dog for Navy SEAL Team Six. ...
Consider dog park proposal; be open to other ideas
Marietta Times
So why not allow a group to turn it into a dog park, as was suggested at a recent city council meeting? It may not be an idea that will financially profit the city but it would take a wasted space and make it useful and give something positive back to ...
All sorts of dogs may bite
McMinnville News-Register
Canines celebrate summer at the McMinnville dog park. Dogs make great companions, but can bite if stressed or approached incautiously. -- Marcus Larson / News-Register By Starla Pointer All dogs — from the most muscular guard type to the fluffiest ...
Push for Bangor dog park gets second wind with fundraiser this weekend
Bangor Daily News
By Nick McCrea, BDN Staff BANGOR, Maine — A dog park that for more than a year and a half has been little more than an idea for an empty plot of land on the shore of the Penobscot River finally is taking a first step with a fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. ...
Monmouth elicits dog-park enthusiasts
Statesman Journal (blog)
Monmouth Mayor John Oberst noted that the city is looking into creating a task force to investigate the feasibility of a dog park. The notion emerged after the city spent recent months examining city ordinances regarding dogs, leash laws, etc. ...
A Tail-Wagging Northeast Cobb Retreat
The Sweat Mountain Dog Park offers more than just a few hours out for the pooch. It's a great escape for their owners, too. Steve Sinton with his dogs Scout and Jake enjoying an afternoon out in the park. Sweat Mountain Dog Park is a great place to let ...
Licensing your dog has many benefits
Rocklin Placer Herald
As the city of Rocklin finalizes plans for opening an off-leash dog park, members of RRUFF are encouraging pet owners to license their dogs, a state requirement for all dogs, age four months and older. In fact, dogs without licenses will be unable to ...
LETTER: Make it a dog park
Evansville Courier & Press
I can't believe a city the size of Evansville does not have a public dog park. We have one great dog some dog lovers cannot even afford that. This idea should make everyone happy. Tear down the money-guzzling stadium, plant trees, grass, ...
Schuylkill Haven looks to lease more office space
Republican & Herald
A possible dog park was briefly discussed by the council. Vice president Carl Berger said a dog park would not fit in with the proposed use of the Island. "The Island is designated for certain things to happen and the dog park is not in that fit, ...
Pups In The Park Is Saturday
Other SUNDog events include Santa Paws Pet Photos in December along with maintaining the current off leash dog park on the Chambers Creek Properties. SUNDogs meets the third Wednesday of each month. New members are ALWAYS welcome. ...
Hectorville dog park proposal
Messenger News
CAMPBELLTOWN Council will ask for the community's views about a Hectorville reserve being home to the district's first dog park. The council's preferred location for the dog park is Denis Morrissey Park. Elected members decided at this week's council ...

WSET.com - ABC13Dog Park Organizers Grateful for Donations
WSET
Entertainment News from AP Lynchburg, VA - The Friends of the Lynchburg Dog Park say donations have been rolling in from the community. Since August 5th, more than $16000 has been donated. That includes the $5000 match challenge from last week. ...
NorthScape: the North Xtra Bulletin Board
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Franklin Park -- Misty Pines Dog Park, 2523 Wexford Bayne Road, will host a pet-friendly fundraiser for the Airlift Research Foundation from 6 to 8 pm Aug. 26. There will be food, special activities for guests and their pets and a silent auction. ...
Weekend spotlight: Olive Festival in Paso Robles
Cal Coast News
After all the freshly polished cars roll out, Saturday morning will see the “dog days” of summer at Elm Park Street Dog Park in Arroyo Grande. The Five Cities Dog Park Association will host its own dog show with “Puttin' on the Dog” from 10 am to 2 pm ...
RPV debates dogs on public beach
Palos Verdes Peninsula News
Palos Verdes Estates resident Bruce Megowan, who has been working to establish a dog park on the Peninsula for the past several years hopes that this beach will not be the dog park residents have been seeking. “I would hope that this would be in ...
Pet owners encouraged to help keep rivers clean
The Register-Guard
The dog park within Lively Park is a new addition to the city parks landscape, Chilton said, and has separate areas for big and little dogs. The city has an ordinance making it illegal for dogs to relieve themselves on developed property that doesn't ...
Meet 4th Council District challenger Rick Cunha
North Shore Sun
What I don't like about the plan is there's no access to a dog park that Ms. Kepert created. So, we're basically taking a $1 million dog park and saying 'fly the puppies in.' As a developer, I have a problem with the Sandy Hills proposal. ...
ANIMAL CHATTER
The Coloradoan
27. Volunteers can meet at Spring Canyon Dog Park at the west end of Horsetooth Road. They will clean up the park as well as adjacent Pineridge Natural Area. The long-term goal is to have concurrent events at all Fort Collins' dog parks.
Charleston County Parks
Charleston Post Courier
25: Yappy Hour at James Island County Park: at James Island County Park Dog Park. 5-8 pm Join group after work at for live music and beverages. Outside alcohol or coolers are prohibited. Age: 3 & up. Free with regular park gate admission. Aug. ...



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Copper Leaf Animal Park Has Cool Creatures To See, Feed and Learn About
For tons of information about all of the animals, the Copper Leaf facility and dog park too, visit their website at www.animalkingdomveterinaryhospital.com. Interested in a follow-up to this article? Great, we'll send you an email as soon as a ...
Keep Lebanon clean; pick up your dog's waste in parks
Lebanon Express
Plans for a dog park are still in the works, Williams said, adding that a dog park would not help the problem. “It's not the responsible dog owners we have the problem with,” Williams said. “It's the bad (dog owners). They're going to give us trouble ...
Canines and owners can stay cool at Dash 'n Splash Fest
Dayton Daily News
The $5 parking donations go to fund and expand the Scout Burnell-Garbrecht Dog Park in Xenia. Rives said this year's project is to build a third paddock and other amenities at the dog park that already has areas for both large and small dogs, ...