Tuesday, September 20, 2011

The Dog Park News (September 20, 2011)


Dog Park Dialogue Will Continue at Wednesday Night Meeting, Says O'Malley
Patch: Original plans for District 6 City Councilor Matt O'Malley's second neighborhood dog park meeting called for the establishment of a "friends group," complete with an elected board, to help create and eventually manage the proposed dog run at Millennium ...
Dog park plans unleashed
The Barrie Advance: So far, eight sites have been pinpointed as possible locations for Innisfil's first off-leash dog park. They include: Innisfil Beach Park west of the tennis courts; Innisfil Beach Park north-east of tennis courts and west of washrooms; ...
Chattapets: Free dog park in Collegedale needs activity
Chattanooga Times Free Press: by Karen Nazor Hill Sampson is on his way to the Collegedale Dog Park, according to owner LaDonna Kolling. Photo by Contributed Photo /Chattanooga Times Free Press. The Collegedale Dog Park opened just over a year ago at the east end of Wolftever ...
Photos: Woodglen Vista Dog Park Opening
Patch: Barbecues were going full steam and and raffle prizes were sponsored by the local dog owners. Booths were set up for K-9 Splash-r-cise, Canine Companions for Independence, and County of San Diego Dept. of Animal Services. The dog park is open daily ...
Who Let The Dogs Out? Jessica Simpson & Fiancé Bring Their Pooch To The Park
Radar Online: By Radar Staff It was a dog day afternoon for Jessica Simpson and her football player fiancé Eric Johnson on Sunday, as the two hit a Los Angeles dog park in dressed down duds - and RadarOnline.com has the photos. The engaged duo brought Johnson's...

Lighting way for pets, owners
Los Angeles Daily News: By Dakota Smith, Staff Writer Dogs play in the small-dog area at the the Whitnall Off-Leash Dog Park as the sun begins to set at 7 pm on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Lamps at the park in North Hollywood were removed after five years by the Los Angeles ...
A Dog Day Afternoon in Granby
Patch: DOGGS Daze of August, a fundraiser for the Granby dog park, was finally held on a beautiful September day. By Ted Glanzer Chelsie Thomes-Hayes gets Franklin the Boxer to jump for joy. Here's a photo gallery of the DOGGS Daze of August fundraiser that ...
2nd Annual Strut Your Mutt Walk Raises Money for Great Falls Animal Foundation
KFBB NewsChannel 5: By Rachel Ousley The funds raised today will not only help build the Animal Foundation wellness center, but also support the dog park and the clinics such as Spay of the Falls. The main event was the parade downtown, but there were also agility ...
Danvers set to celebrate annual Blessing of the Animals event
Boston Globe: ... including the German Shepherd Resource and Rescue Center, the Humane Society of the US, and animal care vendors, including North Shore Dog, PetLife pet stores, Fit and Trim Agility, Friends of Danvers Dog Park, Perfect Paws Pet Ministry and Danvers ...
Splish, Splash
Canon City Daily Record: The event was sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Fremont County, Cañon City Area Recreation & Park District and local citizens to support the dog park and proceeds went to the Cañon City Dog Park. Yellow lab Lady, 2, reaches for a tennis ball at the ...
PARK(ing) Day transforms Downtown metered spaces
The State Press: This year, Champion converted her parking space into a mini dog park, complete with potted trees, lawn-chairs and her two dogs. “PARK(ing) Day is basically just a fun and creative way to bring attention to reimagining how we use our public space,” ...
Dog complaints on rise
The Satellite: Mr Young said he wanted owners of aggressive dogs to stay away, particularly after one of his dogs was attacked at a dog park in Ipswich. Cr Dick said if locals wanted information on bark-counting collars or had complaints they could call his office on ...
Roses & Raspberries
Battle Creek Enquirer: With the help of these trail-blazers, we are able to offer the community access to a clean and safe dog walking trail and dog park. We are so proud to spend time with these folks and certainly wouldn't be able to offer such a beautiful park and trail ...
Hopkinton Parks and Recreation posts online survey
MetroWest Daily News: The survey asks whether residents want a pool, hockey rink, community center, dog park, picnic pavilion or volleyball court, as well as more trails, playgrounds, tennis courts and sports fields. For the fields, respondents can indicate whether they ...
Brancheau's family dreams big
nwitimes.com: A portion of the walk proceeds will go to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, the Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Lake, the Perry Ferrini Dog Park and the Andrean High School Dream Big Scholarship. Hidden Lake Park is at 6355 Broadway in Merrillville. ...
Cloudy Start to a Nice Sunday
KDLT News: Dogs of all shape and sizes were at Spencer Dog park Sunday to compete in all ... Jana Vacek decided to stop by the Parade of Homes' Feature Home to get ... County Wide Clean Up Collects 50 Tons of Garbage Sep. 17 Senator Al Franken Tours Lewis & Clark ...

Outrageous hotel perks for pets
CNN: The Hotel Indigo Atlanta-Midtown donated $1 from each signature drink ordered during its "Canine Cocktail Hours" this spring to help a local dog park. The hotel even invited the Atlanta Humane Society to bring four-legged friends to the event to ...



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It's a water bark at Spring Lake
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: By BOB NORBERG Santa Rosa's Spring Lake swimming lagoon was turned into a water dog park Sunday, giving mutts of all shapes, sizes and temperaments a place to splash and swim. “Everybody deserves a chance to romp and play,” said Karen Zurich of Santa ...
County continues study of possible San Rafael public safety complex
Marin Independent-Journal: Couny officials are considering the costs involved in acquiring and renovating the 455000-square-foot Marin Commons complex off Highway 101. Officials have been considering that as an alternative to building a public safety complex at the dog park near ...
Black Creek Mountain planned for last undeveloped mountain in Chattanooga
Nooga.com: Trembley declined to discuss financial backing, but said the initial phase will start include about 60 homes and the development will feature unique amenities, such as a dog park, pools, sports fields, work out facilities, a play ground and walking ...
Your Hub - Dog park fundraiser set in West Arvada
A new fun walk will kick off the West Arvada Dog Park festival Sept. ... Friends of the West Arvada Dog Park is the volunteer group that maintains the special-use ...
Chattapets: Free dog park in Collegedale needs activity ...
The Collegedale Dog Park opened just over a year ago at the east end of Wolftever Greenway near the Nature Nook, but supporter LaDonna Kolling said not ...
Dog Park @ Des Moines KOA Campground & RV Park - YouTube
http://www.DesMoinesKOA.com As new owners of Des Moines West KOA Campground & RV Park, we've tried hard to incorporate new and ...