Saturday, September 3, 2011

The Dog Park News (September 03, 2011)


Portland parks series: Dog Park 101
KATU
Have you always wanted to join the dog park crowd but haven't been able to get up the nerve to try it out? It's totally understandable. After all, the first time at a dog park can be a little intimidating. When is it safe to let my dog off the leash? ...

Commerce City invites residents' input in redeveloping old dog park
Denver Post
By Monte Whaley COMMERCE CITY — City Councilwoman Tracey Snyder remembers how accommodating the officials were at the old Mile High Greyhound Park on her high school graduation day. Betting was suspended and no dogs raced after the track's decoy ...
Dog park etiquette
Enid News & Eagle
The city of Enid recently sent out information asking people to be aware of the rules at the dog parkand to exercise courtesy and caution when taking their dogs to the park. The dog park seems to be popular and getting a lot of use. ...
Crookston dog park grand opening Sept. 6
Crookston Daily Times
6 to celebrate the grand opening of the Castle Park Dog Park. The City of Crookston and Bark for the Park will conduct a ribbon-cutting at 6 pm After a brief program, the park will be open for dogs and their dog owners to use. ...
DC officials announce third annual outdoor swimming day for dogs
Washington Post
They'll also provide information on pet vaccinations, dog licenses and dog park licenses. Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...
Dog park public forum Sept. 15
Niles Daily Star
Rich Low is taking his dog park idea to Buchanan after the Niles City Council said no to the plan earlier this year. (Daily Star Photo/File) The Buchanan Field of Dreams Dog Park is holding a public forum 7 pm Sept. 15 at the Community Center in ...
New park in Salem is going to the dogs
Roanoke Times
By Matt Chittum Shawn Drivers and Jeff Bishop rake fresh mulch at the new Salem Rotary Dog Park on Indiana Street, next to the Salem Animal Shelter. The park will have a soft opening this month and a formal grand opening on Oct. 7. ...

Upgraded Baltimore Dog Park Reopens
WBAL Baltimore
BALTIMORE -- Some Baltimore residents and their four-legged friends are enjoying the reopening of the Liberty Dog Park after it was closed for six months. The city's Downtown Partnership used that time to replace the ground covering with recycled ...
Dog park may come to Ottawa's West Side
MyWebTimes.com
A resolution to designate about 3.5 acres of the former Advanced Asphalt property as a dog park will be on Tuesday's City Council agenda. The city purchased the land in the 1000 to 1003 blocks of West Superior Street in May and at the time, ...



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RESIDENTS OPPOSE DOG PARK IN NIVEDITANAGAR
Star of Mysore
2 (HT&KMC)- The Mysore City Corporation's proposal to set up a Dog Park in Niveditanagar in the city has been severely opposed by the members of Niveditanagar Residents' Welfare Co-operative Association. Association President TR Thimmegowda stated in a ...
Boardman Dog Park Gets Big Donation
WYTV
The park will be known as "Marge Hartman's Paws Town." A $60000 donation was made to the project Thursday from Hartman's family foundation. The more than 3-acre park will be located inside Boardman Park and will include play areas for large and small ...
Dog diners growling in Flagler
Daytona Beach News-Journal
There's a dog park. And there are even places where they can go out on the town and eat out with you. At least until recently. I see this unusual pet-friendliness as part of the town's mellow, beach-dog vibe. It's a place where a guy in flip-flops and ...
Eagle Scout candidate seeks help on sod project
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
The event, which will place the final sod at the 2 1/2-acre off-leash dog park, will let him complete his Eagle Scout project. The city of Richland and the Tri-City Dog Park Society will have a grand opening of the off-leash dog play area Oct. 22. ...
Rocklin Can Win A $500000 Dog Park!
Rocklin Placer Herald
By katelenf A Rocklin resident is one of the finalists to win a $500000 dog park from the sitewww.wagworld.com, sponsored by Nestle, Purina, and Beneful! Voting ends September 8th. Their team name is Tina and Nanook. Voting is very simple and easy to ...
Stow Paw Fest 2011: A Party for Pooches!
Patch.com
A great day for a dog would be attending Stow Paw Fest 2011 with its favorite people – then frolicking at the adjacent dog park! The Stow-Munroe Falls Lions Club, in cooperation with the City of Stow, will stage its fifth annual Paw Fest from 10 am to ...
Get Ready for the Second Annual Doggie Paddle
“[We] thought it would be a great opportunity and perfect place to raise awareness and funds for our new dog park,” she said. Last year, 81 dogs and 88 people attended the event. This year, Deuterman expects more than 100 people and animals to attend. ...
Dumont Pulls Out of Town Council Election
Patch.com
While on the Council, Dumont was the Chairman of the Leisure Committee and worked closely with the Enfield Dog Park Action Committee. The park on Town Farm Road is scheduled to open in September. Dumont was the endorsed District 4 candidate by ...
Marietta a step closer to Harmar docks
Marietta Times
Council members also gave their blessing Thursday night to the development of a dog park facility at the Jaycee Park on Jackson Hill. The approximate 7-acre facility would allow area residents to exercise their dogs off-leash in a safe, fenced area. ...
Destin on the defensive after sheriff speaks out
Destin Log
As for the dog park, which he has been against using taxpayer funds for, Williges said the city's donation of the land should have been enough. “I didn't take offense to it,” he added. “He just used us as an example.” For his part, Councilman Dewey ...
Home and Garden Show September 10-12
Bixby Bulletin
The Humane Society of Tulsa will be at the show with their dog park feature and showcasing many of their eligible animals anxious to go home with a loving family. The Humane Society is the charity of choice for the Tulsa House Beautiful Show and was ...
In My Opinion: Volunteering, with caveats & voting them out...
Reno Gazette Journal
The Dayton Dog Park is a perfect example of people willing to cooperate with others even when they think all is going wrong. Right or wrong, this little project has turned into a social center for the community, and that is a good thing. ...
WSET.com - ABC13The Weekender: September 2-4
WSET
Money from the event will go to Friends of Lynchburg Dog Park, whose members are raising money to build a dog park to Lynchburg. You can support your local arts at the Renaissance Theater where The Merchant of Venice will hit the stage on Friday and ...
Abilene officials look the other way on dead landscaping at businesses
ReporterNews.com
They've also constructed the dog park at Camp Barkeley and improved youth ball fields for football season, he said. Even weeds apparently aren't growing. Callie Harris, the city's media relations manager, said there have been dramatically fewer ...
Dog Days of Summer to benefit animals on Sept. 10
Danbury News Times
... Collie Rescue, That Newfoundland Place, Australian Shepherd Rescue, Great Dane Rescue, 4-H, New Milford Dog Park, Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club, face painting by Morgan, Shelter Stone, i95 FM and canine good citizenship will be on hand.
New proposal for Turnburry of Cascade site calls for 152-unit apartment complex
MLive.com
They also include a clubhouse with swimming pool and a one-acre dog park not included in the original plans. Johnson said he plans to target young professionals and baby boomers whose needs he's betting will change as the recession ends. ...