Thursday, September 29, 2011

The Dog Park News (September 29, 2011)

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CV Dog Park Still Hasn't Broken Ground
Patch: By Jennifer Smith The dog park will be location on the northwest section of the park. Construction was scheduled to begin in August, but the park is still in the plan check phase. Construction crews are currently repaving the parking lot at Crescenta ...
Volunteer Group to Build Dog Park on City Land
KZTV Action 10 News: CORPUS CHRISTI -- Budget crunches in the city are making way for a unique agreement to that could bring a dog park to Corpus Christi. The city is willing to provide the land if a volunteer group provides the parts and maintenance. ...
Dog park headed to Hanscom
Omaha World-Herald: The city's second dog park, and the first in midtown Omaha, is expected to open sometime this fall. The roughly $70000 project was funded by private donations and city money, said parks director Melinda Pearson. “It's one of those great public-private ...
Dog park, BMX track close for interchange project
Hanford Sentinel: By Mike Eiman Hanford Sentinel | Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 11:30 am | (0) Comments The dog park stands empty on 19th Avenue in Lemoore on Tuesday afternoon. (Gary Feinstein/The Sentinel) The Lemoore Parks and Recreation Department has been ...
Dog Park Groundbreaking Thursday
Patch: Duluth city officials will break ground for Chattapoochie Dog Park, the city's first dog park, at 6 pm Thursday, Sept. 29, although work on the park has already begun. The Duluth City Council awarded the contract Sept. ...
O'Malley, Dog Park Discussion Highlight Discussion at Light WRNC Meeting
Patch: With little on the agenda, District 6 City Councilor Matt O'Malley spoke to the West Roxbury Neighborhood Council about his initiatives, with specific emphasis on the process to establish a dog park at Millennium Park. By Adam Vaccaro District 6 City ...
Allen County Dog Park Open House
Examiner.com: Another noteworthy item is the rather industrious project of upgrading the facility's parking lot, dog park, lighting and beautification. The local Keep America Beautiful affiliate, Keep Allen County Beautiful is targeting the park and facility for ...
Development notes | Dog park mixed-use, 'apodment' developer on E John, 500 ...
CHS Capitol Hill Seattle: Here's an attempt to catch up including notes on a meeting Wednesday night to hear about a project that has been dormant for years coming to life again to create a new building overlooking Pillars dog park. 1519 MINOR AVE -- We've been here before. ...
Pet park will proceed
Delmarva Now: LEWES -- Pets could soon have a designated place to play as plans for a proposed dog park have been forwarded to the City Council for review. The proposal was drafted by Lewes Unleashed, a group of pet lovers. Earlier this year, the group submitted an ...
Sun City news
Savannah Morning News: The Dog Park is scheduled to get an access upgrade in the next few weeks. Both gates to the Dog Park will be modified to use activity card readers, and cameras will be installed. The Dog Park may need to close for a short period during the upgrade. ...
Councilman Under Fire for Naming Dog Muhammad
NBC Los Angeles: It all started when city council members discussed putting a dog park off of Camino Capistrano. Before they could even take a vote, San Juan Capistrano Councilman Derek Reeve spoke up. "I have two new dogs and I'm excited about a dog park," said Reeve ...
City Asks Xcel to Pay for Improvements on Black Dog Road
Patch: At present, Xcel utilizes Black Dog Park and local residential streets to access the plant. The council accepted a feasibility study and set a public hearing for Nov. 22 to review plans for a new $5.52 million year-round access created by extending ...
THE BACK OF THE NOTEBOOK: TF Needs a Fenced-in Place for the Dogs
Twin Falls Times-News: I'm still crossing my fingers for a dog park in Twin Falls. It's less for my dogs' sake and more for my sanity. Twin Falls Parks and Recreation is still looking for potential places to put a dog park. But with government budgets getting slashed, ...
Five Local Parks to Visit this Fall
Patch: There's a dog park to bring along your furry friend to play in the leaves. This is a must-see in the fall. 2. Bill Richards Memorial Park: Next door to Blydenburgh Park, this smaller park offers a quieter, serene setting while having trails for the ...


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Dallas-Fort Worth area events to benefit homeless pets
Pegasus News: Frisco's Ruff Range Dog Park's long-awaited opening takes place from 2 pm to 5 pm The park, Frisco's first official off-leash dog park, is located at 3335 4th Army Memorial Road. Saturday's celebration will include music, vendors and goody bags. ...
Dog Owner Warns About Misleading Pet Ads
KEZI TV: She met them at the Amazon Dog Park and thought they were the perfect fit. So she was shocked when she found out the new owners posted an ad for the dog on Craigslist, charging $125. Brazil says the couple then lied to the new buyer about the...

Peters Council Debates Park Programs
Patch: Harmel said the parks department has also had citizen requests for a dog park and spray park, which the board is considering for future projects. Lewis said other projects should be considered as well. “We've got acres and acres of property," he said. ...
AMC Rambler stolen from repair shop: South Euclid Police Blotter
Sun Star Courier: 18 that while he and his dog, Sophie, were at the dog park at Quarry Park, a larger, black dog bit Sophie on the neck without provocation, causing the dog to bleed. The woman who owned the dog was cooperative and told the man her phone number and ...

When dogs run free, Little League takes a walk from iconic Del Mar field
SignOnSanDiego.com: Downplayed was a de facto off-leash dog park. For years, locals had illegally exercised their dogs on an area of the park that did not interfere with organized baseball. Once the city took over, however, it was decided that the ball field's fence was a ...
Egg Harbor Township In Your Town, Edition of Sept. 29, 2011
Shore News Today: The Friends of the Egg Harbor Township Dog Park welcome local residents and their four-legged friends to a doggie football social 1-3 pm Saturday, Oct. 8 at Newkirk Family Veterinarians, 3085 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township. ...
Roseville resident struggles to find pet-friendly housing
Roseville Press Tribune: Roseville has three dog parks: Bear Dog Park on Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Marco Dog Park on Sierra Gardens Drive and 1.5-acres of Hughes Park designated for dogs. Plus, there is an off-leash dog run at Saugstad Park. Leashed-dogs are allowed on the...

Micciche: Many valuable lessons learned as Soldotna's mayor
Kenai Peninsula Online: We have encouraged organizations to install privately funded projects at no cost to the city, such as the Soldotna Community Playground and the Aspen Dog Park. We have placed protections for our commercial zone in our ordinances…there will never be ...
Mill Valley police log
Marinscope Community Newspapers: Advice to Citizen: 400 block of Miller Avenue at 10:43 am Caller was told by her neighbors that her business lot was being used as a dog park and people were laying blankets and having picnics after hours. Caller was building owner and wanted advice. ...
If you're in the continuing-ed demographic, the coming week is for you
MinnPost.com: All rright, but the only acceptable excuse is that you are so charmed by the following item you can't stand it: Do you remember the recent controversy over a proposal to locate a dog park in Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Nicollet Avenue South and West ...

Thanks Beacon readers!
The Beacon: Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Danbury Township Dog Park may do so by writing a check payable to Danbury Township and sending it to 5972 Port Clinton Eastern Road, Marblehead, OH 43440. Be sure to write “Dog Park” on the memo line. ...
Once bitten: Bronte mum's plea to keep dogs tied
Wentworth Courier: “And there's plenty of dogs down here anyway, not on a lead, even though it's a no dog park,” she said. When the Courier visited the park on Monday, numerous dogs came into the park, including five off leash. Ms Moore felt no bitterness towards the dog ...

Much-needed public restrooms get caught up in the battle over the future of ...
San Diego CityBEAT: Funding for the Loo at 11th Avenue and Market Street was easy: The cost would be built into the contract of whomever operates the dog park's adjoining parking lot. For the second Loo, CCDC first approached the Padres. But, after months of negotiations,...

RiverLink seeks volunteers for new Adopt-a-Greenway program
Mountain Xpress: ... rollerblading, etc., watercraft put-ins, picnic shelters, the Carrier Park bike track, grassy areas for recreation and relaxation, a dog park, and more. Thousands of area residents enjoy the greenways each year, whether on foot, skates, or bicycle, ...
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for September 28, 2011
Willits News: 2. Discussion and possible action on an agreement with Willits Dog Park Association. 3. Consent calendar including a plan to purchase 200 new water meters for $40190 and to line the Berry Hill redwood tank with a flexi-liner for $15459.
A BARK CAN MEAN MANY THINGS ...
Examiner.com: So, what better acronym could a group destined to create Brunswick's first-ever dog park choose but BARK - Brunswick Area Recreation for Kanines. Working hand-in-paw with the Brunswick Downtown Association ...
Downtown Fall Festival debuts
Times Record: Funds raised at these activities will go to support BARK, the organization promoting creation of a new dog park in Brunswick. An apple pie baking contest will be held at 2 pm, with Longaberger pie baskets and pie plates for the winners. ...
C.G. head aims to be good facilitator
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader: In Clarks Green, I suppose it's a toss-up of the close to 600 trees I've helped bring into the community or my involvement with the Abington Dog Park. Interestingly enough, while he was an RA at college, one of Spencer's roles was to plan events and ...
Dog park headed to Hanscom - Omaha.com
The approval of a fence contract means the attraction will be completed soon.
Fredericksburg.com - Spotsy couple starts dog-park effort
Spotsylvania dog lovers start effort to build a dog park in the county.
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Mantorville dog park moves step closer to reality - Post Bulletin
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New Westside Dog Park Opens Saturday - News Story - KFOX El Paso
EL PASO, Texas -- A new dog park opens on El Paso's Westside on Saturday. Dogs on leashes are invited to the Westside Community Park, 7400 High Ridge ...
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Horsham Dog Park Public Meeting - phillyBurbs.com : Calendar
Please join us for our next public meeting. You may have suggestions or comments about the dog park, or just want to get involved. We know there is a very ...
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