Tuesday, September 27, 2011

The Dog Park News (September 27, 2011)

Internationally Recognized Photographer's Malibu Estate for Sale
PR Web: ... a custom-built dog park, and a commitment to ecologically friendly ... and office are located on the cantilevered floating lower level of the home, ...






Times Herald: Dog Park Closer to Coming to Conshohocken
Patch: While no location for the dog park has been selected as of yet, council president Paul McConnell said that they would "engage and work" with the group. "We have a group taking this very seriously and they have a petition out with a significant number ...
Valley Briefs: College news, dog festival, photo contest winners
Chicago Sun-Times: Those who do not have a 2011 FVPD dog tag will be allowed to use the dog park that day for $1. Dog tags for park use will be sold. Before the event, the Animal Welfare League will hold a Walk for the Animals at 10:30 am Nursing program: Aurora ...
Tudek Dog Park areas close for construction
Centre Daily Times: People watch dogs run and play in the large dog section of the Tudek Dog Park. CDT/Nabil K. Mark May 2, 2007 NABIL K. MARK Both Tudek Dog Park areas will be closed, beginning today, for about two weeks while sidewalks and a concrete pad under the ...

Killarney Heights dog park up for debate
The Manly Daily: ... affected neighbours - and would like to work with council to further this proposal in a more formal process of consultation to ensure all issues are taken into considerations.” Do you think a dog park is a good idea? Dog owners at Starkey Reserve . ...

Mutts strut their stuff through Beal Park
Maryville Daily Forum: By Megan Tilk As dozens of furry, four-legged creatures descended upon Beal Park Sunday afternoon it began to look a bit more like a dog park. The New Nodaway Humane Society (NNHS) hosted the inaugural Strut Your Mutt dog walk and festival with all ...
Question of the Day: Do You Support a Dog Park?
Patch: By Timothy Robertson Dedham Town Meeting members will vote in November whether to give the Dedham Parks and Recreation Commission authority to find a suitable place for a dog park in Dedham. A park for pups would be a first in the town. ...
Dog days of autumn
Moscow-Pullman Daily News: The event was started three years ago to raise funds for a two-acre, off-leash dog park on donated land near Bishop Boulevard, and the fences were erected last year. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. ...
2 Dogs Have An Angel Looking After Them
Patch: Credit Kenneth Koenig At a bankrupt stable in Dunedin near Happy Tails Dog Park, an angel has been caring for two abandoned dogs. Her name is Penny. Penny, who has a horse at the stable, found Julio and Mo, two Labrador retrievers - one yellow and one ...
Sun Splash goes to the dogs this weekend
The News-Press: Dog registration forms with guidelines for participation can be picked up in the Administration Building at Sun Splash, the Parks & Recreation Counter on the second floor in City Hall, or at Wagging Tails Dog Park (Rotary Park). ...
Run/walk slated Oct. 29 will help develop S'ville dog park
nwitimes.com: All funds raised will help develop Perry Ferrini Dog Park, which is expected to open next summer. The race will begin at 8 am, and the dog walk will start at 8:30 Oct. 29 at the park site, near the intersection of 91st Avenue and Burr Street. ...
Making better canine citizens
The Sudbury Star: The purpose of the walk is to raise money for Greater Sudbury's first off-leash dog park. "The walk-a-thon was started to raise awareness, but also to raise funds for Sudbury's first off-leash dog park, which is going to start construction this year," ...
5 Things: Meetings, Tigers, Your Own Patch Content
Patch: By Laila Kearney This photo was posted along with an announcement about Hercules Dog Park closures. Wouldn't it have been so much cooler to have a video posted along with it? Well, I think so. For being jungle royalty, big cats have it rough. ...
Dogs look for long leash at Worthington crossroads Oct. 2
Delaware News: It's a group of 300 volunteers which raises money for the Worthington Dog Park, 6099 Godown Road. The event evolved from the popular Pooch Parade which ended in 2003, but was resurrected by Leadership Worthington two years ago. ...
New shelter for hundreds of rescued animals
KHON2: ... this creates a natural environment for animals." The Oahu SPCA plans to create an indoor and outdoor space in its new facility that animals can access via cat and dog doors. Plans are also in the works to create a dog park adjacent to the facility.
More bite for some dog rules?
Press Herald: The idea of requiring larger dogs to be muzzled is unreasonable, said Joe McKenney, chair of the Biddeford Dog Park Committee. "You could have a little dog that's just as aggressive as a large dog," he said. But McKenney agreed with the idea of holding ...
Hills news in brief
Cadtle Hills News: The event is at Rouse Hill Dog Park, Adelphi Street, Rouse Hill, from 10am to 4pm. Singer Tamara Govorko, members of the Sister2Sister school of singing and band Van the Man will join forces in the name of cystic fibrosis at the Castle Hill RSL Club on ...
Police say little about incident
Montgomery Advertiser: The long-term plan for Oak Park includes compact restaurants, a splash park for children, large screens for outdoor movies, a dog park and grand buildings for special events, all while preserving keys aspects of the original design, according to the ...
Pampered Pets Means Big Profits For Small Business Owners
NuWire Investor: Catering to those people means offering extras such as free coffee and Wi-Fi, as well as kids' rooms where little ones can play while mom or dad takes the family dog for a run around the indoor dog park. A retail store offers solution-based, ...



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Playing by new rules at the new Playground by the Sound
TheNewsTribune.com: dog park, yes. A stunning walking path with meadows, yes. But no playground. There was, however, a spot for one. It was built into Pierce County's plan for Chambers Creek Properties. Bird collected a steering committee, including Jim McCaffree, ...

Newtown Health and Safety Fair Offers Wealth of Info
Patch: The Friends of Newtown Park and Bark were answering questions and giving information on the proposed off leash dog park on Old Farm Road, off of Wasserman Way. Kathryn Simonds explained they have raised about $19000 of the $35000 needed for the fencing ...
News In Brief
Warren Tribune Chronicle: BOARDMAN - Boardman has held its second annual canine carnival on Saturday with the hope of raising money for a dog park. The carnival included a dog costume contest, puppy chow eating competition, training exhibitions, a dog kissing booth, ...
Monday's briefing
Sioux City Journal: BOARDMAN, Ohio -- A township in Northwest Ohio held its second annual canine carnival Saturday with the hope of raising money for a dog park. The Vindicator newspaper reports that the carnival included a dog costume contest, puppy chow eating ...
AC website earns kudos
Online Athens: "So if you're looking for dogs, you're not just going to find Animal Control, but you'll also learn about an off-leash dog park in your area." Aside from the search function, the redesigned website now includes pick-and-choose ways to subscribe to a ...
Senior Housing projecttries again for tax credits
ThisWeekNews: The area will also feature a roughly 5000-square-foot fenced-in dog park. LeValley, a nearly 45-year Grove City resident, said he felt this was a great opportunity for the city. “I know firsthand that there is a great market here,” he said. ...
Conshohocken dog park proposal ramps up (video) - timesherald.com
We want to put together a proper dog park. Our message to council has always been that this will be privately funded, with no taxpayer dollars.” Follow Jenny ...
Dog park proposed for Lee - Berkshire Eagle Online
Saturday September 17, 2011 LEE -- Local dog lovers want to establish a dog park in town that they say will provide a safe place for canines to.
Dog park users get education | ReminderNews
With the relatively recent advent of Glastonbury's Dog Park, some local dog owners are also learning dog park etiquette, in part due to a lecture series that ...
Proposed Dog Park Depends on State Funding - News, Sports, Jobs ...
It appears Wheeling resident Don Ross will have to keep his pooch on a leash for some time before he sees development of the dog park he want.