Wednesday, August 24, 2011

The Dog Park News (August 24, 2011)


Police: Man arrested after canine run-in at dog park
Chicago Tribune
Authorities said a 57-year-old woman was at the Happy Tails dog park in Buffalo Grove Sunday when her male dog approached a female dog and attempted to mount her. The owner of the female dog kicked the male dog twice in an effort to separate them, ...
Stonington Considers Leaving Dog Park Gates Open
“I have been there and seen the gates open,” said Gleanna Doyle, who helped establish the Groton Dog Park. Doyle said she believes it is important for dogs to be trained to go off-leash. “That way deeper relationship develops between dog and person,” ...
Baltimore's biggest dog park -- but just for a day
Baltimore Sun
By Jill Rosen The Baltimore Sun PM at the Canton Dog Park in Baltimore City and the Sen. Joseph Bonvegna Field located next to it. Admission is $10 per person, dogs and children under 16 years of age are free but must be accompanied by an adult. ...

Cast Your Vote to Help Lawrence Resident Trying to Win a New $500000 Dog Park Kyle Mills and his dog Darwin are finalists in the 2011 Beneful Wagworld Dream Dog Park Contest. By Sean Shapiro Lawrence Township resident Kyle Mills was always thinking about designing a better dog park. All he needed was a chance to make that dream ...
South Salt Lake park goes to the dogs
Salt Lake Tribune
By Katie Drake The city has converted a 2-acre park at 350 E. Robert Ave. to a dog park, allowing furry friends to spend some time off-leash enjoying their playground. The city is set to host a grand-opening celebration at the park Thursday. ...
Group hopes to acquire land for dog park -8/23/2011, 10:07 AM
Hays Daily News
By KLINT SPILLER The Friends of the Hays Dog Park group is changing its game plan when raising funds. Due to people being reluctant to donate to a proposed dog park, the Friends of the Hays Dog Park would like to make a request for the land to the Hays ...

Mount residents talk about building another dog park off leash area
South Pittsburgh Reporter
18 to discuss building an unleashed dog park in the neighborhood. An elementary school child, Makenzie Czegan, displayed a sign she made that read "We need dog parks!" and "Dogs need to play!" "No location has been chosen yet," said MWCDC executive ...
Bark for the Park pays city for dog park fencing
Crookston Daily Times
City Administrator Aaron Parrish looks on as Gina Carolan writes a $13000 check to the City of Crookston for the dog park fencing. By Staff reports Gina Carolan and City Administrator Aaron Parrish met at the city hall reception desk Monday, ...
Caldwell forms dog park committee
Idaho Press-Tribune
by Mike Butts CALDWELL — Caldwell has formed a committee of mostly residents to plan the city's new dog park. “Over the last few years there's been several people who have called wanting to know why we don't have a dog park similar to Nampa's,” ...
Upgrades proposed for dog park
MyFoxOrlando.com
(WOFL FOX 35) - The City of Winter Park is discussing the idea of putting $150,000 into new and upgraded bathrooms at Fleet Peeples Park, the dog park that's been at the center of lots of controversy for Winter Park residents. ...



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Three is Not a Crowd for Channahon Family
Brutus, Zoe and Sydney love to visit the Hammel Woods Dog Park with their "mom," Lorraine Allen of Channahon. It's just about one to a customer when it comes to dogs and Lorraine Allen's family. Four family members, four dogs, and each one has a ...
Off-leash park does not mix well with children
Canada.com
By Janet E. Martin, The Daily News August 23, 2011 Unfortunately, I missed the television program the other day regarding the Bowen Dog Park and only heard about it second hand. Someone had objected to the city that a sign had been put up at both ...
Southwest and Spring Valley Neighborhood News
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The park is slated to feature two playgrounds, picnic pavilions, walking paths, a horseshoe area, a dog park and four multi-use playing fields. It is scheduled to open in summer 2012. Laraine Kaiser's recent oil on canvas is scheduled to be in the ...
VIDEO: Pooches Take the Plunge into Kennedy Pool
This is the fourth anniversary of the West Hartford Dog Park Coalition's "Pooch Plunge," held this year at Kennedy Memorial Park on the day after the pools closed to human residents. On a sunny afternoon, properly licensed dogs of all shapes and sizes ...
New city manager, budget on City Council's agenda
Killeen Daily Herald
The council also will hear a briefing on the concept of a children's museum in Killeen and options for a dog park in the city. During the regular meeting, a public hearing will take place on the proposed redistricting options and the 2011-12 budget. ...
Bus riders can now bring Fido, Fluffy or Foo Foo
www.kamloopsnews.ca
“You can't bring your dog on a leash on the bus, so it's not for taking your dog to the dog park, but it's for those who rely on transit and need to get their pet to the vet or groomer,” said Felker. “The intent is they should be small enough to fit on ...
Boise pool goes to dogs for 'See Spot Splash' Thursday; donations benefit dog park
The Idaho Statesman
The Natatorium on Warm Springs Avenue will host a dogs-only swimming event called "See Spot Splash" on Thursday afternoon. The party will run from 3 pm-8 pm The 4th annual off-leash swim party is sponsored by Boise Parks & Recreation and the Idaho ...
Unveiling Animalist Art
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
Organizers veritably gushed in the official invitation using phrases such as "most dearly loved Dallas four-legged friends," and "famous and most beloved dog park," so, yeah, they're pretty excited. Oh, and music for the unveiling event comes courtesy ...
Centennial Park in Nashville: A user's guide
Mother Nature Network
(That's a forlorn pooch at right leaving the small dog park behind.) Then you can check your email or update your Facebook status. Centennial Park offers free wireless Internet access. Centennial Art Center — a renovated swimming complex — includes ..

'Pooches in the Pool' set for Sept. 17
Blue Springs Examiner
Again this year, Centennial Pool-Plex in Blue Springs will finish its season with an event to benefit the city's off-leash dog park. “Pooches in the Pool” runs from noon to 3 pm at the outdoor pool, 2401 NW Ashton Drive. The first 100 dogs will be able ...
Community Briefs
Baxter Bulletin
Purple Door sales benefit Serenity Inc. The Mountain Home Dog Park Committee meeting is set 1:30 pm Saturday at the Donald W. Reynolds Library building, according to Nancy Scarpa. The agenda includes recent donations for a fence and planning a fall ...
BRIEFS: Lithgow Library sale location changed
Kennebec Journal
AUGUSTA -- Girl Scouts, with the support of local businesses and community groups, will present improvements to the Augusta dog park in Mill Park at 9 am Friday. Troop 2901 Cadettes have chosen this project to earn their Silver Award, the highest award ...
5 Ways To Help The Community
 The Long Valley Dog Park, maintained by volunteers, is always seeking members from the area to help keep the park clean and dog-friendly. The group meets on the final Wednesday of each month at the municipal building at 7 pm All are ...
Funkstown Town Council briefs
The Herald-Mail
12 meeting of the Funkstown Town Council to discuss the proposal for a dog park at Funkstown Community Park. A Funkstown resident proposed the idea during the town's July meeting. FUNKSTOWN — The front of Town Hall was painted recently, Mayor Paul N. ...
Thunder/Enlightning
Republican & Herald
We have a country that cannot pay its bills and is in debt and runs a deficit in its budget every year, and I read in The Republican-Herald that a group of people want a dog park in Schuylkill County. These people must not read or watch TV to know that ...
City of Midland's Plymouth Pool is going to the dogs
Midland Daily News
Proceeds will go toward improvements at the Midland Dog Park. Pre-registration and pre-payment for this event is necessary. Register at the Parks and Recreation Office, 4811 N. Saginaw Road, Midland. Registrations will not be taken on the day of the ...
Fast and the Furriest set for Saturday
Newton Daily News
The event, sponsored by the Newton Dog Park Committee, will take place at Agnes Patterson Park and the Newton Arboretum. All proceeds will benefit Newton Dog Park. The event also will feature contests for the best costume, loudest bark, longest ears, ...
DC council members pass out cash from 'slush funds'
Washington Examiner
In the wealthy Ward 3, Councilwoman Mary Cheh gave $500 to the Chevy Chase Dog Park Group. Ward 1 Councilman Jim Graham's report was notable for a series of a contributions to scholarship funds, including $500 to the University of the District of ...

Alan Jackson to perform a free show in the city that demands it the most
Jackson Times Journal
We've already Barked for our Park and won $100000 from Pet Safe towards a new dog park. Now it is time to celebrate our city's victory with a free concert! Country music superstar Alan Jackson is working with Eventful, Inc. to give country music fans ...