Friday, September 16, 2011

The Dog Park News (September 16, 2011)


Downtown Durham Dog Park opens
Durham Herald Sun: Caera is playing during the dog festivities at the new Downtown Durham Dog Park, Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the corner of Elliott and Roxboro streets. By Kelly Poe DURHAM -- For years, when Natalie Spring would look out her window, she saw a lot that was ...
Galena dog park still on hold
Dubuque Telegraph Herald: GALENA, Ill. -- Discussion at Monday night's Galena City Council meeting led to yet another hold on the city's proposed dog park as council members and residents voiced concerns over locating the facility in Recreation Park. Five neighbors of Rec Park ...
Marina Park “Dog Park” Closed Monday & Tuesday
Brevard Times: The Marina Park dog park located at 501 Marina Road, Titusville, will be closed Monday and Tuesday, September 19 and 20, for tree planting. The boat ramp, skate park, and all other park facilities will be open. During this closure, the dog park at Fay ...
Dog Park Discussed in Hazelwood
Patch: The City of Hazelwood is seeking public input about the possibility of a dog park in Hazelwood. By Candace Jarrett Want a place for "man's best friend" to play that is made just for him or her? Well the City of Hazelwood wants to hear from you. ...
CBRC needs dog park
Altoona Mirror: This community needs to consider either taking one of the multiple baseball fields and turning it into a dog park or instituting a fee that would allow me to use my nearby park to run and play with my dog.
Hillside park is a little piece of doggie heaven
McMinnville News-Register: Nancy thought a dog park such as that would be a wonderful idea. All dogs need exercise, they agreed, and some dog owners weren't able to walk as far, or as fast, as their dogs had in mind. Their conversations continued - and then became action. ...
Irene Files: D.O.G.G.S. Daze of August is now Relief Effort in September
Patch: Annual fundraiser seeks to recoup money to help repair the dog park located at Salmon Brook Park in Granby. By Ted Glanzer The fencing for the dog park at the Salmon Brook Park in Granby was destroyed in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene. ...
It's a dog's life at new Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge company
Vancouver Sun: Bauer will come to your home and pick up your dog, and take it to the North Bonson off-leash dog park in Pitt Meadows. They have a great park there, with trees and rocks and cedar chips and all sorts of areas for dogs to run and play. ...
San Juan Capistrano Councilman Named His Dog 'Muhammad'
VoiceofOC: The remarks came during a discussion about a planned dog park in the city. A council action related to the dog park was scheduled for adoption without discussion, but Reeve pulled the item to ask questions and make a brief comment. ...
LETTER: Great coverage of Dog Faire
Paradise Post: A big thank you to Trevor Warner and the Paradise Post for their fantastic coverage and support given the dog faire for the Lezlie Morrow Memorial Dog Park. However, I would like to clarify a statement given by Trev-or in his article on Thursday, Sept. ...
Rohnert Park Weekend Planner: Sept. 16-18
Patch: For one day only, the swimming lagoon at Spring Lake Park is becoming an off leash dog park. There will be fantastic dog games & fun for everyone! Special note: Due to health regulations only dogs will be allowed to swim during the event. ...
Vendors wanted Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Pawrade & Pet Expo
TCPalm: VERO BEACH — Dogs For Life, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services to the community by training hearing dogs, service dogs, and owning and managing an off-leash dog park, is hosting the 10th Anniversary of our Howl-O-Ween Dog ...
Meet Cathy Sicard and Pablo
Patch: Cathy Sicard, her dog Pablo, and her son's dog, Nugget, enjoy spending a few days a week taking in the fresh air and talking with others at the Sweat Mountain dog park. Sicard, a nurse by education, but Lassiter High School student mom and homemaker at ...
Concerns raised over dog attacks in Berkeley park
Daily Californian: City spokesperson Mary Kay Clunies-Ross said she is aware that some residents and dog park users have discussed the idea of portioning the park but that there has been no official proposal presented and thus no action will ensue at this time. ...
Dog run manager fears rat disease could kill canines
The Villager: “We have colonies of rats, burrowing under the dog park, surrounding the Parks office and in every garden area,” Rosso said. “We don't need a simple band-aid fix in one area, which is just designed to pay lip service to the parents' very real concerns. ...

Dogs, grab your owner by the leash
Columbia Star: The Poochapalooza K-9 5K and Dog Walk Festival planned for Saturday, October 29, 2011m at Lake Carolina Dog Park, provides sponsors and participants with the unique opportunity to support the only Assistance Dog International standardized program based ...



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Around town in East County
SignOnSanDiego.com: Dog park opening: 11 am to 1 pm Sept. 17 at the Woodglen Vista Dog Park, 10250 Woodglen Vista Drive, Santee. The grand opening of this park will feature prizes, a dedication and food. Information: (619) 840-7705. Library fiesta: 11 am to 2 pm Sept. ...
Call off the dogs: residents
Sunshine Coast Daily: Sarah Thompson of Buderim plays with two-year-old Jackson at the Buderim dog park. UNRULY pooches are generating hundreds of complaints to the council over nuisance barking and aggressive behaviour. While dog lovers have been out in force campaigning ...
Spot Doggie Daycare is a Premium Pooch Palace
DNAinfo: Spot, a new doggie daycare, grooming and training service opening on West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue, is reportedly home to Manhattan's largest private dog park — complete with a therapy pool — as well as two clean, well-lit daycare rooms coated ...

Palm Desert Weighs Need For Video Surveillance Across City
Patch: The recent vandalism of the University Dog Park and robberies along El Paseo since the beginning of the year. By Jessica E. Davis A display window at Escada was smashed in a burglary early Monday morning. The Palm Desert Public Safety Commission voted ...
Anaheim Residents Say City Broke Promises on Library and Park
VoiceofOC: They expressed frustration over supposed plans for a new dog park in a wealthier Anaheim neighborhood while their park needs are delayed. "It shows where the priorities lie for the city," said Ponce de León. "You're reducing the resources that are most ...
In Brief
Hometownlife.com: 17, at Lyon Oaks Dog Park in Lyon Township. An Oakland County Parks and Recreation annual vehicle permit or daily park pass is required for park entry. Lyon Oaks Dog Park is located at 52221 Pontiac Trail in Lyon Township.
Jeffersonville wants Vissing groundwork done by winter
Evening News and Tribune: Two softball fields, basketball courts, restrooms, shelters, a concession area, walking trails, a fenced dog park and an open lawn are planned there. The city broke ground on the project in early August after receiving regulatory approval. ...
Community
The Register-Guard:... parking will be packed due to Ducks football game; meet on patio of WaterWise Garden at Nearby Nature, between Community Garden and Alton Baker Park Dog Park; to register to participate ...
Bright Lights & Red Carpet - Apt. 19, 2011
TCPalm: Dogs For Life, Inc. is hosting its 10th Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Pawrade & Pet Expo from 3-5 pm on Oct. 22, to be held at the dog park located on the corner of 12th Street and 16th Avenue in Vero Beach. They have all sorts of activities planned, ...
Working the line on the fire Thursday morning
Castanet.net: The Park also includes a community garden, off-leash dog park, an open manicured field and ample parking. by Castanet Staff - Story: 64464 Mayor Doug Findlater has asked Hon. Blair Lekstrom, Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure to attend or send...

LDS, volunteers embrace Day of Service
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald: The additions include completing fencing for the Richland dog park. About 150 volunteers will work on the project. One of the big projects in Kennewick is roofing work and concrete removal at Lawrence Scott Park, said Greg Duffy, city of Kennewick's ...
Longview mayor: City must sustain momentum
Longview News-Journal: More good news: Over the past year, crime in the city dropped 13.86 percent; the city has opened segments of the Paul Boorman Trail and a universally accessible playground at Spring Hill Park, plus broke ground on the planned Stragent Dog Park...
Long Beach councilman recall petition can proceed
Long Beach Press-Telegram: After the notice of intent was validated, Johnson responded by highlighting his work in office, such as bringing a dog park to the Wrigley neighborhood, efforts to create a 47-acre park on a hilly property now known as California Gardens and the ...