Friday, October 7, 2011

The Dog Park News (October 07, 2011)


Dog park gets fee waivers as San Juan plays hurry-up
OCRegister: By JOSH FRANCIS / SPECIAL TO THE REGISTER The San Juan Capistrano nonprofit organization that is developing part of the city's east open space into a 0.8-acre dog park won't have to pay $12742 in permit fees after the City Council voted Tuesday night ...
Dog park rules in view
The Desert Sun
Bryon Billings throws a ball for his dog Murphy Brown at University Dog Park on June 8 in Palm Desert. It was the park's first day reopened after repairs were made following a closure from vandalism. Crystal Chatham/Palm DesertSun Dogs that aren't ...
Pit bull attacks puppy in dog park
Huntsville Item: The attack occurred at the city dog park on Seventh Street. Two men believed to be in their mid-20s fled the park after the attack with the pit bull in a white truck with a brown stripe. Animal control has been notified, but because a human being was ...
Dog Park Could Open in the Spring with Fence Donation
Patch.com: The Attleboro Dog Park Committee may be one step closer to opening a dog park in the city. By Raymond Cord The Attleboro Dog Park met tonight at 6:30 at the Attleboro Public Library. The committee was thrilled to have City Councilwoman Shannon Heagney ...
Recreation officials want comments on proposed Tarpon dog park
Suncoast News: The city is working on conceptual plans to transform its Live Oak parking area into a newly designed dog park with a children's splash park and other amenities. By MARK SCHANTZ | The Suncoast News TARPON SPRINGS - Recreation officials want know what ...

Dog park noses into Campus Park plans
Ventura County Star: By Gretchen Wenner Oxnard residents who have been pushing for a dog park at the future Campus Park seem to have made headway, with officials now revising plans to include a 3-acre canine playground after hearing repeated requests from the community. ...

Meet Geoffrey Hobbs and Two of His Closest Friends
Patch: Geoffrey Hobbs, a retail salesman and resident of Northeast Cobb since 1987, enjoys visiting the Sweat Mountain leash-free dog park several times a week to spend quality time with his two dogs, Sunny and Lucy. Born in New York City, and growing up in ...
Doggone good idea: Pets, humans mingle at South Memphis park
DeSoto Appeal: By Michael Lollar Aaron Snowden and Jazz play in the new dog park in South Memphis. Snowden cleaned up the lot at 902 Stafford and donated it back to the community. He hopes to teach neighborhood children how to care for their pets and give neighbors a ...
Man, 51, drowns in Bath
Times Record: A witness saw the man — whose name police have not released pending notification of next of kin — saw the man “swimming” near the Bath dog park at 6:40 am, but by the time a Bath Iron Works security boat responded and pulled the man into the boat, ...
Man seeking compensation for dogs killed by train at off-leash park in Edmonds
The Seattle Times: Carrie Hite, head of the Edmonds Parks Department, said additional fencing has been added to the dog park, along with warning signs. She said while dogs could still reach the railroad tracks if their owners take them onto the beach at low tide, ...
Sunningdale woman digging up support for off-leash dog park
Trail Daily Times: “It transcends the local boundaries from where it is because you get people coming from all over the Greater Trail area and from out of town to come to the dog park to use the space,” she said, adding that she brings her dogs to parks alike in Nelson ...
Man seeks city damages after train kills dogs
Seattle Post Intelligencer: A fence separates the dog park from nearby train tracks, except for a buffer of several feet. For much of the time Rothrauff used the park, the opening was blocked by vegetation and rocks, according to his complaint sent this week. ...
SALISBURY NEWS: Police department to hold K-9 demonstration
Delmarva Daily Times: The demonstration will take place in the clearing on North Park Drive, just east of the Dog Park and across from The Village in the park residential community. “Caton and his K-9 partner are a welcomed and much needed addition to the Salisbury Police ...
Planners pursue a parks plan
Yellow Springs News: Some who use Gaunt Park have suggested a dog park there, as well as new lights for sporting events. Others suggest that the Bryan Community Center campus be equipped with a permanent outdoor performance space, an ice skating rink in the winter, ...



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Milton adds teeth to dog ordinance
Janesville Gazette: Layber said Milton's new ordinance also would apply to the city's dog park. Dogs would be allowed to be off-leash while at the park, but if a dog bit or injured a person or another animal at the park, the city could issue the dog's owner a ticket. ...
Edgewater Park home for sale
Ultimate Clear Lake: The neighborhood features a pool, splash pad, dog park and walking trails. 5019 Gulf Stream Lane is on a 6500-square-foot lot in Edgewater Park, a subdivision of 15 homes. It is located 3.7 miles from the Links at Green Caye, 5.9 miles, 7.7 miles from ...
News & Notes from Eagle Rock, Echo Park & Silver Lake
The Eastsider LA: LA Now Silver Lake kittens up for adoption. Bulletin Board Happening Today: Oxy Cinematheque, Culture Collide Fest, Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council meeting, Wine Tasting Benefit for Friends of Hermon Dog Park. Save the Date.

Save the date: upcoming events--Oct. 5 to 23, 2011
Atascadero News: All proceeds benefit Heilmann Dog Park in Atascadero and Vineyard Dog Park in Templeton. Register at Lemos Feed & Pet Supply before Saturday, walk-ins are OK on the day of the event. Registration at the Lake Park beings at 8:30 am Registration is $15 ...
Halloween fun kicks off at mansion, zoo, park
Hometownlife.com: Check out the first annual Howl-O-Ween from 10 am-noon, Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Wayne County Dog Park, located at Hawthorne Ridge Park, located on Hines Drive east of Merriman, in Westland. There will be costume contests, pet related vendors, ...
Canines in costumes for fun and fundraisers
UTA The Shorthorn: Dog owners can use this weekend to prepare for costume events in the area like Barktoberfest at Fort Woof Dog Park in Fort Worth. The event last weekend featured dozens of dogs dressed up like superheroes, daisies and skeletons. ...
Danville dogs will soon have a place to play
WDBJ7.com: The city is getting closer to opening its very first dog park. Wednesday crews installed fencing and built a shelter. The park is divided for different sizes of dogs, a large fenced-in area is meant for big dogs and a smaller area is for the little ...
City park & rec head resigns
Green Bay Press Gazette: Among the suggestions were expanding the disc golf course, new shelters, and a dog park, he said. Besides the Park and Recreation Board, Prosksch also worked with the Forestry Committee and the Harbor Commission. He said enjoyed his time in Oconto and ...
A little more fun with big dog photography
ohmidog!: We stopped to photograph the pair over the weekend, while attending a fundraiser for a new dog park in Tanglewood, outside Winston-Salem. From one angle (top photo), with the slimmer of the two hidden behind the more, shall we say, Rubenesque one, ..

Bill to chill at Sand Key Park is now $5
Tbo.com: The 95-acre Sand Key Park, just south of Clearwater Beach, has lifeguards, shelters, restrooms, concessions, a playground and a dog park. Bicycle and kayak rentals also are available. Pay stations have replaced individual parking meters. ...
Paws Volunteers Offer Comfort to Hospice Patients
Patch: When Evie discovered information about Paws volunteer opportunities at a local dog park, the mother of three teenagers knew instinctively that her dog would be a perfect fit. “One of our most memorable experiences as a volunteer team was when we ...
Animal Rescue Center of Shawnee set date for animal adoption day
Shawnee News Star
All activities will be set up either at the Shawnee Animal Shelter, or right near the new Maxine Williamson Dog Park. Citizens are invited to tour the Shawnee Animal Shelter. The city just remodeled it for the first time since it was built back in ...
San Clemente panel backs increasing dogs' access to parks, beaches
OCRegister: Currently, dogs are not allowed on city beaches, though they are allowed on a leash on the Coastal Trail bordering the beach. Dogs are banned from all city parks except Mira Costa Park, Verde Park and the city's dog park.
Hosler Dam siren test coming Monday
Ashland Daily Tidings: This is only a test." The sirens will then sound again for 15 seconds. The sirens are located at the Bowmer Theatre downtown, the city Parks Department, the Dog Park on Oak Street and Mike's Muffler on Highway 99 across from Butler Ford.
Coming Up
The Suffolk Times: Dog Park 'Halloween Costume Party,' Saturday, Oct. 15, 1-3 pm at Southold dog park behind Town Recreation Center on Peconic Lane. Admission free. Rain datre: Sunday, Oct. 16. 765-5182. Antique Car Show, Saturday Oct. 15, 9 am-4 pm on Village Green in ...
Large trees and beautiful homes line Normandy Boulevard in Toronto's Upper ...
Globe and Mail: The best thing about the little nook east of Woodbine and south of Gerrard is Cassels Park, also known as the dog park. Small-box retail: One of the pioneers who re-located from Queen Street East several years ago, florist Reed Russell at East of Eliza...

City waives impact fees for Mission Valley Aquatics
Polson Lake County Leader: The Boy Scouts have finished work on the walking trail in the Travis Dolphin Dog Park. The resurfacing and curbing of the playground at Riverside Park had been completed. And finally, the golf course restaurant will be shutting down earlier than it has ...
Chappelle Animal Hospital celebrates 50 years
The Coloradoan: It's grown to include six veterinarians, an office staff of about 25, including a cat named Raja, 1½-acre dog park and agility course open to the public and an annual payroll approaching $1 million. Now, nearly 40 years after joining the small practice ...
Public meeting stresses importance of trail linking Blaine, Birch Bay
Blaine Northern Light: He said he would like property owners to realize their property values will increase with the addition of the trail and the other improvements the parks district is proposing, such as an off-leash dog park in Birch Bay. Though Morris said he is close ...
Dog Park : Videos : Animal Planet
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Dog park location approved by city council - Post Bulletin
Dog park location approved by city council - The Post-Bulletin is Rochester and South East, Minnesota's number one local news, sports, weather, entertainment ...
Most Expensive Dog Park In United States?
The City Council might fund ”the initial development” of its proposed dog park Monday by allocating $850000 on top of $260000 already spent. The $1.1 million ...
City of Frisco TX dog park
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Lynchburg Dog Park - Doggie Day at Camp
This is a joint effort between KBYand the Friends of Lynchburg Dog Park, Inc. Come splash play, and support KBY's send a kid to camp drive and Lynchburg's ...
Formal Approval for Dog Park | Parents & kids | Austin - Mower ...
... approve a dog park on Monday, October 3rd. It would be located here near the cedar river, east of Bandshell Park. The dog park is not funded by the city. ...