Saturday, September 10, 2011

The Dog Park News (September 10, 2011)


Plans for Gloucester Dog Park Underway
Examiner.com
After the approval of Cape Ann's first and only dog park was granted, plans are in progress for a well organized, aesthetically pleasing hub for large and small dogs alike in Gloucester. The approved site for the canine playground will be an overgrown, ...
A 'Poop-Powered' Park Light for Arizona Dog Park
13WMAZ
The Town Council here has narrowly approved a contract for a device that would turn methane from dog waste into power for a dog-park streetlight. Six seniors from Arizona State University's Polytechnic campus in Mesa, Ariz., will design the dog-waste ...
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Paw Meadow Dog Park Takes a Big Step Forward
By Stephanie Riefe At the Paw Meadow Dog Park groundbreaking on Thursday, from the left: Culture, Parks and Recreation Department Director Gerry Toner; Linda Johnson, Chairman of the Paw Meadow Dog Park Committee; Town Engineer Rich Sawitzke; ...
Buy a calendar to get a dog park
The Gympie Times
Abby McKean said she would love to take her new puppy to an off-leash dog park in Gympie. IF 2000 calendars can be sold Gympie may get its first off-leash dog park, Gympie RSPCA spokeswoman Evelyn Aldridge said this week. That's good news for new dog ...
Austin Parks Board OKs dog park site
Post-Bulletin
By Jim Troyer Austin dog owners could be hearing that request from their pets sooner than they think, if the Austin City Council follows the lead of their park board by establishing a dog park in southeast Austin. By a unanimous vote Wednesday night, ...
Around the towns
Loudoun Times-Mirror
Leesburg Dogs Inc. is a nonprofit organization that supports the Leesburg Dog Park. In 2010, 1000 dogs attended and $2000 was raised. For more information about the dog park or the swim call 703-777-1368. On Sept. 13 at 7 pm, there will be a Wetland ...
West El Paso Gets New Dog Park
KTSM News Channel 9
By Lauren Zimmerman - Web Producer EL PASO- A new dog park will soon be opening in El Paso, guaranteeing a few more happy tails on the Westside. The Westside Dog Park, 7400 High Ridge Dr. will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10:00 am on September 24, ...



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Bark Park set to open in a couple weeks
Suburban Life Publications
The park is the village's first off-leash dog park and includes fenced play areas for large and small dogs, water stations, benches and picnic tables. Parking is available at Volunteer Park off Kuhn Road Information on Bark Park passes will be ...
Day Of Service Honors Fallen Navy Seal
KCAU
Mayor Bill McLarty noted, "The city of South Sioux City is honored to plant these trees in the dog park section of Siouxland Freedom Park, providing new optimism and a stronger community spirit in honor of the victims of 9/11 and to honor Master of ...
Poochapalooza puts dogs front and center Saturday
Suburban Life Publications
... onsite rescue groups, groomers, veterinarians and other pet service providers. The event takes place from 1 to 4 pm Saturday at Spring Avenue Dog Park, 185 Spring Ave., Glen Ellyn. Admission is $5 per dog. Each pooch also receives a free goody bag.
Yarmouth dog bylaw nearly ready
TheChronicleHerald.ca
But Yarmouth dog owner Martha Cassidy wanted to know if the town would create an off-leash dog park before it bans pets from all town parks, playgrounds and sports fields. "That's fine," she said about banning dogs from parks. ...
Rancho Coastal Humane Society Celebrates Councilwoman Houlihan
By Marlena Medford A bench at Rancho Coastal Humane Society's dog park now bears the name of one its strongest backers and allies in animal rescue, Encinitas Councilwoman Maggie Houlihan. Surrounded by friends and longtime supporters, Houlihan was ...
County Working On Making Schools Pet-Friendly Shelters
WPBF West Palm Beach
Bob Hersey and his English springer spaniel Cinnamon are a daily fixture at the dog park in Delray Beach. Cinnamon's such a part of the family that even if a hurricane threatens, Hersey wouldn't go anywhere without her. "There should be shelters," said ...
My Life as a Public Parks Keeper
“Meeting all the friendly people that come to the dog park is also a big perk of working here.” The cons of being a park keeper: extreme heat during the summer, and extreme cold during the winter. Also, being the only employee at the park can get a ...
Jodie Adams to Retire as Park Board Director
OzarksFirst.com
Highlights include the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center; the Cruse Dog Park; Dan Kinney Park; Valley Water Mill Park Equestrian Center; Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park; Lost Hill Park; continued improvement to Cooper Park facilities; ...
Plans for Make a Difference Day under way
Enid News & Eagle
The event will benefit the city of Enid's dog park. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission also is planning to participate in a volunteer activity. Stephanie Carr, city of Enid CDBG coordinator, said the commission plans to do some cleanup ...
Town hears feedback on dog bylaw
Nova News Now
“I'm assuming there won't be 'No dogs allowed' signs posted until a dog park is established in the town,” she said. Resident Paul Trask commended the town for the new version of the bylaw, although he said he still had problems with it and commented on ...

Six after 6 in East Vancouver
The Columbian
There's even an 8-acre off-leash dog park if you want to bring a furry friend along. By Steven Lane Ellen Roberts of Portland practices a few moves on the ice. Figure skaters, hockey players and families often enjoy the free skate time during evenings ...
Bridle Bit Bull is big and that's no bull
Abilene Reporter-News
At an outdoor art show in Fort Smith, Ark., his sculpture of a life-size pooch at a dog park was so realistic, even the dogs were coming up to greet it in the, uh, usual way. But same song, different dance — again someone complained, and again for the ...
The Woodlands Impacts - September 2011
Community Impact Newspaper
The community will offer 1–, 2– and 3–bedroom units with modern amenities and design, full-size washers and dryers in each unit, a resort-style pool with cabana, tanning room, cyber cafe and dog park. 19. The Woodlands Art League has moved to 9595 Six ...