Friday, September 9, 2011

The Dog Park News (September 09, 2011)


Pines dog park could be a reality
Delmarva Now
OCEAN PINES -- Lilly was at a recent yard sale to raise money for a dog park in Ocean Pines, as were Sadie and Bertha, rat terriers owned by Ocean Pines Association board member Ray Unger and named for his wife's two grandmothers. ...
The dog days of summer
Paradise Post
The Lezlie Morrow Memorial Dog Park off Moore Road will be the site of Paradise's third annual dog fair, which gives dogs and dog owners a chance to socialize with each other in a safe environment. The fenced area will keep the dogs out of the street ...
Austin steps closer to a dog park
Albert Lea Tribune
The Austin Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously voted to recommend an area at the bottom of Second Street Southeast for the location of a dog park. City Council members will vote on whether to approve the location Sept. 19. ...
Planning commission oks dog park plan
Inside NoVA
After a public hearing Wednesday night, county planning commission gave their stamp of approval to plans to open the county's first public off-leash dog park in Lake Ridge. The Prince William County Park Authority plans to build a one-acre off-leash ...
A victory for dog owners at Fells' Sheepfold
Boston Globe
By Matt Byrne, Town Correspondent Preparations are underway at the Sheepfold in the Middlesex Fells Reservation to turn a section of the grassy, open area into an off-leash dog park, the state Department of Conservation and Recreation said yesterday. ...
Dog park could beautify Beltrami
Minnesota Daily
Paula Heille and her dog Gizmo live across the street from a site for a proposed dog park in the Beltrami neighborhood. The empty 3.2 acre lot, currently owned by MNDOT, was the former site of a community garden. By Ian Taylor Jennifer Bjergaard,...



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After public outcry, PG&E won't cut down trees near dog park
Lagonian.com
PG&E has reconsidered cutting down Willow trees near the boat ramp on Foster City Blvd. after a dog park regular spoke out against their removal. "They won't be removed and they won't be trimmed," said Jason King, a PG&E spokesperson, ...
Bark in the Park to be Saturday
Hattiesburg American
The event will be from 10 am-2 pm Saturday at PetaDog Park, located on Dawson's Cutoff behind A & B Cycles in Petal. Admission is $5, with proceeds to benefit Southern Pines Animal Shelter. The event is part of a Petal High School senior project.
Some upcoming animal-friendly festivities
San Luis Obispo Tribune
All proceeds benefit the Vineyard Dog Park in Templeton. Admission is $20. courtesy of Parks4pups By Jennifer VanderSmith | pettales@thetribunenews.com Dog Splash Days at Templeton Community Park will be Friday through Sunday. Doggie swim times will be ...

Dog Daze party was a joy | Letter
PNW Local News
The Board of Directors of the Orcas Island Off-Leash Dog Park wanted to give back to the community as our expression of gratitude for such generous support. So we threw a party. What joy to see dogs and people mingling, playing and just having fun, ...
Ellisville Dogs Have Their Day (or 2)
The City of Ellisville is hosting two 'Pooch Plunges' as dog park fundraisers this Thursday and Saturday. By Chase Castle A draft of the plans for two dog park spaces at Bluebird Park in Ellisville, MO, one of which is meant for small dogs and one for ...
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Paonia tennis players have something to cheer about
Delta County Independent
The first was a proposal to establish a dog park at Apple Valley. The fenced area would allow owners to unleash their dogs. A proposal and a petition with more than 100 names were submitted by the Paonia Coalition. The coalition proposed having an area...

Burnside pooch park protest
Eastern Courier Messenger
Residents sometimes used the fenced tennis courts as a makeshift dog park, she said. In 2009, the council developed its first designated dog park at 65A Conyngham St, Glenside, leasing the land from the State Government for $151.80 per year. ...

I'm Just Sayin': Dogs can be true companions, but they're not your kids
Post-Bulletin
Dog day care, dog birthday parties, dog summer camp, dog play dates, a school bus that takes dogs to the dog park, enough already! This mass hysteria needs to stop. Dogs are just domesticated wolves, they are not children with a tail. ...

Meet Mary Duguay and Her 'Grand Dogs'
Despite the clouds and intermittent rain, Mary Duguay, a 40-year resident of Northeast Cobb, was out with her “grand dogs” enjoying a peaceful morning at the Sweat Mountain dog park on Wednesday. “When my son is out of town, I take care of his dogs, ...
Dogs will be guests of honor at Bandshell Bark
The Tribune-Democrat
“Even though Johnstown now boasts a dog park, we want to carry on the tradition of the Bandshell Bark because it's a unique event in a wonderful, historic setting,” Graham said. The Roxbury venue was one of 27 public bandshells built throughout the ...
Charleston County Parks
Charleston Post Courier
James Island County Park Dog Park. Join group after work for beverages and live music by singer Nathan Calhoun. This event is free with regular park admission. Outside alcohol and coolers prohibited. Call 795-4386. Moonlight Mixer: Sept. ...
Off Beat: What's up, Dach? Wienerfest!
Press Herald
Wienerfest is a fundraiser for Friends of Belfast Parks, but the proceeds from this event are dedicated to the maintenance of the town's dog park, so all of Belfast's breeds will benefit. Wienerfest is "a celebration of everything wonderful about ...
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Enfield Political Parties Ramp Up Race For District 4, Lock Down Slates
Hartford Courant
Dumont will be replaced on the Republican ticket by newcomer Tom Kienzler, who, like Dumont, has been active with the Enfield dog park. "She really has been the perfect example of what a district councilman should be with her organization, ...
Off-leash park closure
The Kingston Whig-Standard
The off-leash dog park at the Memorial Centre will be closed Monday to accommodate the Kingston Fall Fair. The 181st annual exhibition will run from Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 15-18. The city advises that the dog park fencing will be back in place ...
Bear Corner in the Elk Valley
Fernie Free Press
•Bears have been seen on the Annex Dyke trail by the off leash dog park and by Tim Hortons. •A black bear and her cub have been hanging around halfway down the hill on Anderson Rd. Cyclists, remember to make noise and slow down to avoid surprising this ...
City Spotlight on Statham: Don't Miss Your Chance to Win Some Great New Wheels
By Kasie Amrine Bolling As part of the initiative to raise funds for the construction of a dog park at Furr Lane Park off Dooley Town Road, the city of Statham has been hosting a raffle for a shiny new golf cart over the course of the summer. ..
Indy opens new canine recreation area on southside
Daily Journal
By JOSEPH S. PETE Indianapolis has opened its first southside dog park next to Smock Golf Course at County Line Road and Sherman Drive. More than 500 people already use Greenwood's and Franklin's bark parks, where dogs are free to roam in a fenced-in ...
Johns Creek budget has nearly $5 million for capital projects
NorthFulton.com
The budget directs $90000 for additional parking at Newtown Park, something Black said is needed due to the dog park. There is a circular area that does not direct traffic well, he said — someone who is new to the park could hit someone head-on by ...
Rancho Coastal Humane Society honors Maggie Houlihan
SignOnSanDiego.com
The organization honored Houlihan Wednesday by dedicating a bench to her in its dog park and declaring Sept. 7, 2011 “Maggie Houlihan Day.” About 100 people attended the brief ceremony for Houlihan, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and is in ...
Lehigh to get two parks
The News-Press
It will add an additional athletic and multipurpose field for cricket and other sports, with additional parking, restrooms, picnic shelters and a fenced, off-leash dog park. Access to the additional park land will be through the school's main entrance ...
Evergreen Park to get (earth) moving at former golf course
Reporter Online
Plans include a fenced and gated dog park with two wading pools; an approximately 41000 square-foot agricultural area on which students can learn to grow produce; an enhanced sledding hill with stairway; a driving range surrounded by tall netting; ...
Henderson seeks bids for 2 new park projects
Las Vegas Sun
Upgrades to the 60-acre area will include nearly six more miles of trails, as well as a 2.5-acre dog park and an open area designed for mountain biking. The trails will link the Arroyo Grande Sports Complex to the Union Pacific Railroad Trail and the ...
Lehigh to get $1.8 million in new parks, add-ons
Wink News
In the same time frame, Derums says Veterans Park could also add a new playing field and a dog park. The canine-friendly facilities would be welcome for dog owners, who are currently prohibited from bringing pets on the property. "There's a dog park in ...
Patch Picks: Volunteers
The owner of Joe's Fine Wines and Spirits in East Windsor, he has hosted wine tastings for the Rotary, the East Windsor Dog Park, the East Windsor BMX and Skate Park and has an annual fall Beer and Wine Festival for the Hal Kresge Foundation, ...
Pet/caregiver inspires Fernandina charity walk
Florida Times-Union
You can register now at the humane society dog park at 671 Airport Road, Redbones Dog Bakery, or online at nassauhumanesociety.com. Event-day registration starts at 8 am, Sept. 10 at Central Park. Bark for Life was set up as an early fundraiser for ...
Splash pad wanted by Facebook group
The Post - Ontario
She says the splash pad idea has come up to the town in the past as well as the idea of a dog park. "I continue to research such initiatives but the key element currently is suitable land within the town's complement of owned properties," she said. ...
Coy seeking fourth term on Sebastian City Council
TCPalm
She said that has gone very well as has the city's dog park, the establishment of which she also promoted. Coy said six years ago she joined her fellow council members in approving a drainage improvement plan. The city has spent millions over the last ...
Midlands events commemorate 10th anniversary of 9/11
Omaha World-Herald
Volunteers will plant trees and dedicate the Dog Park with a memorial in the sailor's honor. » Catholic churches in the Archdiocese of Omaha will ring their bells at noon. » Douglas County Board Chair Mary Ann Borgeson, speaking for the board, ...