Sunday, September 25, 2011

The Dog Park News (September 25, 2011)



Dog fight ensues over dog park
InMaricopa.com: 15 email sent by the Maricopa Dog Park Alliance to the mayor and city council announcing the group's withdrawal from the partnership to locate the dog park on the Rotary Club's property off the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. ...

Plan sought for dog park
Reedsburg Times Press: The parks department has talked about building a dog park in the city on and off for years but never moved forward because of a lack of space to put it in, Parks and Recreation Director Matt Scott told the committee. "The problem is that we don't know ...
'Dog park' to reopen in 60 days
The Westerly Sun: RICHMOND - The town's unofficial dog park off Buttonwoods Road will reopen within the next 60 days, after the town finishes using it to store tree limbs and brush downed by Tropical Storm Irene. A small group of residents showed up at this week's Town ...
All new “Dog Park Superstars” airs Sunday
ohmidog!: The Game Show Network (GSN) is bringing back an audience favorite — an all new one hour “Dog Park Superstars,” premiering Sunday (Sept. 25) at 8 pm The show tests the skills of both dog and owner — and, even more, their ability to work as a team. ...

Neighboring towns partner on park projects
TribLocal: They also are exploring the possibility of creating a joint dog park on the border they share. The Hoffman Estates Park District started developing Canterbury Fields Park, 1950 Maureen Dr., last year using 10 of its own acres of land along with another ...

Park Leaders Discuss Uses for Green Space
The Missourian: One area of the property could be fenced off for a dog park, Arand said. Park Board member April Albrecht said she has heard people talk highly of the idea of a dog park in Union. “A lot of people have been asking for a dog park,” Albrecht said. ...
Misbehaving dogs in Roy park spur complaints
StandardNet: Meadow Creek Pond is at approximately 5300 S. 4275 West, just blocks from the city's official dog park at 5700 S. 3260 West. "We do have a dog park where the dogs can run off leash," said Councilman Dave Tafoya. He suggested that residents need to be ...
Welfare League hosts walk for animals Oct. 2
Chicago Sun-Times: The Fox Valley Animal Welfare League's fifth annual Walk for the Animals & Paws the Park will take place Oct. 2 at Lincoln Dog Park, 259 S. Russell, Aurora. The event will raise funds for the Fox Valley Animal Welfare League, a 65-year-old organization ...
Does Fido need a bath? Community "dog wash," can help
KTBS: The event is being held to benefit the Shreveport Dog Park Alliance, according to Sarah Rogers, a volunteer. The cost of the wash will be $10 per dog, and there are no size restrictions. Banners will be placed to direct patrons to the wash. ...
Contract approved for Clearlake interim city manager
Lake County Record-Bee: The evening's agenda, which began with a presentation by Interim Chief of Police Craig Clausen, also included items related to the prevention of mussel infestation, proposal of a dog park and response to the Grand Jury. The contract with Phillipe is ...
Lower Saucon hopes someone will save farmhouse
Allentown Morning Call: It has athletic fields and a dog park. A measure approved by council Wednesday night puts the house up for bid for the next six months, which is intended to give potential buyers time to evaluate the building and determine a bidding price. ...
Humane Society of Bay County lobbies for "No Kill" change
MLive.com: Bishop said Bay County Commissioner Ernie Krygier, D-5th District, has suggested a dog park near Infinity State Park, and is discussing the creation of a task force, comprised of members from the Bay County Animal Shelter, the Humane Society and ...
A place for dogs to run free
Marshall Independent: While Bailey stressed that it's not a full-fledged dog park, an open area created by the construction of the expanded Tiger Lake retention pond this year did provide a good spot for an exercise area. The city retention pond project called for chain ...


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Ken Calemmo '12 with Ron and T Jablanski
The Crusader: T- Again I am a little biased because of my investment with the Dog Park and understanding of Cookson Park. But I am very impressed with the work done by the College to work with the neighbors and Cookson Park and the creation of the master plan at ...


Join in the discussion about a city dog park - MariettaTimes.com ...
Some readers of this letter have a dog and some do not. Some readers may know what a dog parkis, while others do not.
History - Friends of the Outagamie County Dog Park
History - How the Dog Park Got Started. A Brief History of the Dog Park by Parks Director Chris Brandt (Written in September of 2009). I would like to start by ...
Coming Soon: Shreveport Dog Park - Shreveport Pet Care ...
Shreveport dog lovers the wait is almost over. With the city's approval for a long-awaited dog park complete, it is full speed ahead to get the canine pla.
Should the city build an enclosed dog park? | Juneau Empire ...
Should the city build an enclosed dog park? Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 6:49am. Tell us what you think. ‹ Should propane, a byproduct of the ...