Friday, October 14, 2011

The Dog Park News (October 14, 2011)


Adoptions begin Saturday at Seguin Dog Park
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise: Dogs and their people mingle at the Seguin Dog Park's grand opening earlier this year. Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2011 12:00 am | Updated: 6:05 pm, Wed Oct 12, 2011. SEGUIN - The last part of the Seguin Dog Park will open on Saturday. ...
Parks Dept. moves ahead on plans to renovate Norwood House, dog park
KVUE: by SHELTON GREEN / KVUE News AUSTIN -- The futures of the historic Norwood House and its adjacent dog park at Riverside and I-35 have both been up in the air for several years now and both the focus of much controversy. However, a presentation by the ...
Ligonier dog park explored
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sue Bargeloh is trying to organize support to build a dog park in Ligonier on a small patch of land owned by the Ligonier Valley School District. She met with 10 people earlier this month to discuss the proposal. "Ligonier is surrounded by grass and ...
Yip, yip, hooray for Ankeny dog park
DesMoinesRegister.com: LEE NAVIN/ FOR THE ANKENY REGISTER & PRESS CITIZE Donations to the Ankeny dog park may be made via the Ankeny Parks and Recreation Department, 210 South Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50023. Checks should be made payable to City of Ankeny/Dog Park. ...


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Northfield Dog Park Fence Up, But Won't Reopen Until Spring
Patch: How have you kept your dogs busy with the Northfield dog park closed this year? By Corey Butler Jr. A part of the dog park fence in North Babcock has been put up. The park won't reopen until the spring, though. From Hwy. 3, it's clear that the fence ...
Councilmember Patrick O'Donnell Announces New El Dorado Dog Park
LBPOST.com: by Long Beach Post | Staff Reports | 10.13.11 | 10:51am | Councilmember Patrick O'Donnell has announced that a Dog Park is planned for a portion of the Fourth Council District, north of Willow Street near the El Dorado Nature Center. ...
Volunteers expect Destin dog park to take shape by end of the month (MAP)
The Northwest Florida Daily News: DESTIN — Although the weather was dreary Nancy Weidenhamer's smile was bright she overlooked the fence posts that make up the perimeter of the city's first dog park. “It's one of those things where you know it's going to happen, you're just not sure ...
Size of SF dog park confirmed
EMC Smiths Falls: EMC News - When the Smiths Falls dog park is constructed it will be on a 1.5 to two-acre property behind the curling club, town staff confirmed. "Seems to be a nice area that we'll be able to use," said Jackie Kearney, committee chair. ...
Meet Marilyn Kontrafouris-Eleftheriou and Teddy
Patch: Every week Northeast Cobb Patch interviews neighbors and their pooches at the Sweat Mountain dog park. Marilyn Kontrafouris-Eleftheriou, Northeast Cobb resident and frequent visitor to the Sweat Mountain dog park. Marilyn Kontrafouris-Eleftheriou ...
WSET.com - ABC13Take Your Dog to Camp This Weekend
WSET: Entertainment News from AP Lynchburg, VA - Friends of the Lynchburg Dog Park have raised more than 23000 in just two months. That puts the group 80% of the way to its goal of opening an off-leash dog park. But members still need your help to cross the ...
Dog Debate Brews At Simpsonville Park
News Channel 7: Parents we spoke with at Heritage Park seem to be in favor of a separate dog park area away from where the kids are playing, or as long as they're on a leash. "i think it would be perfect,” said Cindy Eunice of Simpsonville. ...
'HowlOween'coming to BHC
Mohave Valley News: By RODD CAYTON/The Daily News Bullhead City's efforts to build a dog park take on a scary dimension Oct. 29 with the first HowlOween PawRade, a pet costume parade at Walmart, 2840 Highway 95. The event, which combines a parade with a beauty pageant, ...
SNAPSHOT: Dog days of fall
Kennebec Journal: By Joe Phelan  Foliage glows on the other side of the Kennebec River as shadows fall across the Augusta Dog Park as Shadow the dog jumps at, but misses, a toy being waved by Harry Pierce, of Gardiner, on Tuesday afternoon. ...

City council candidates field questions at forum
Shelby Township Source Newspapers: The next question asked the candidates where they stand regarding whether Sterling Heights needs additional amenities, such as a dog park, to attract more young families to the area; and whether it's government's role to provide such luxuries. ...
Community Briefs
Baxter Bulletin: The location for the new Mountain Home Dog Park will be available for public viewing at 3 pm Saturday at Keller Park, 1638 Rossi Road, according to Nancy Lee Scarpa. Family, friends, neighbors and well-behaved dogs on leashes may parade around the dog ...
Homecoming, Helping Find a Cure and Some Time for Your Dog This Weekend
Patch: Dogbone Meadow, Novato's large fenced dog park just west of town, is host to Sunday's BarkFest, a fundraiser to help with dog park maintenance and improvements. Head on over aroun 1 pm for the activities.
Who'll let the dogs out? Independence!
Statesman Journal: Dogs and their people play at the dog park at Minto Brown Island Park on Monday, June 20, 2011. Like to see another area set aside where you can catch some fresh air and stroll while your best buddy runs and socializes with the other mutts — off leash ..

COMMENTARY- The Politics of Keeping Homeless Veterans…Homeless
San Fernando Valley Sun: Waxman's 30th District, but instead of the VA providing shelter for our homeless Veterans, as specifically dictated in the Deed and Charitable Trust of 1888, there's a public dog park, a playground/athletic field for a wealthy private school, ...
Meet author Tess Gerritsen
Warren Tribune Chronicle: DOGS GET HOWL-O-WEEN EVENT: A ''Howl-O-Ween'' event for dogs will be held from noon to 3 pm Sunday at the Mosquito Lake Dog Park in Bazetta. There will be a dog walk, costume parade, dog games, vendors and food. GROUP HOSTS TRUNK OR TREAT: Artcetera, ...
North Shore entertainment calendar
The Salem News: The Beverly Dog Park Committee will host its second annual dog costume contest for large and small dogs. $10 entry includes photo. Event features costume contest, vendors, raffles and more. Proceeds will be used for items needed for the ...
Master plan for Park City parks advances
Ct Post: They recommended the city take advantage of underutilized green space to introduce amenities, like adding low-maintenance synthetic turf fields in Success Park on Granfield Avenue and creating a dog park and tennis courts in Old Mill Green, ...
Eagerly awaiting the Pet Village of Wayne
Main Line: In addition to doggie day care, there is going to be an indoor dog park. In two large and separate areas, up to 12 dogs small or large will be able to run and play on the indoor grass. This grass is not natural grass or turf but instead is a long, ...
Bond set in Collier fatal hit and run
Wink News: Tyler Salviolo is one of dozens of patrons of the Rover Run Dog Park in North Naples.. touched by Steve Duzick. "He was really laid back.. came here and sat and watched the dogs... always laughing.. talking with his friends. ...
Calendar: What's happening this week?
Riverhead News-Review: Dog Park 'Halloween Costume Party,' 1-3 pm at dog park behind Southold Town Recreation Center on Peconic Lane. Free. Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 16. 765-5182. Find a Grave project, 2-3:30 pm for grades 4-6 at Cutchogue New Suffolk Library, Main Road. ...
Playground For Kids of All Abilities at Greystone
Patch: ... Parsippany's Central Avenue, which is near the Morris Plains border, the site for the future play space sits near other recreation offerings, including a multi-terrain cross-country running trail, a softball field, two skating rinks and a dog park...
Weekend Top 10
Henrico Citizen: Henrico Recreation and Parks will host the grand opening and dedication ceremony of the county's first off-leash dog park from 10 am to 11 am at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd. The park is approximately one acre in size and has a five-foot enclosed ...
Pearland Pet Health Center to host Fall Festival and Open House
Your Houston News: We are next to the Southdown Subdivision and across from the Westside Event Center and dog park. This is a fun family event! We will be having tons of prizes and giveaways and we will be providing cotton candy, snow cones and nachos for everyone, ...
This Week's Pet Tips: The Benefits of Exercise
Seattle Post Intelligencer: Also, jogging, swimming and playing at the dog park are all great ways to burn excess energy. • Sufficient exercise helps reduce or eliminate common behaviors such as digging, excessive barking, chewing and hyperactivity. Dogs need physical and mental ...
Dogs in Parks Moves Ahead with Parks Commission But Council Approval Needed
San Clemente Times: Presently, pups are only permitted on leash at Verde and Mira Costa parks and off leash at Baron Von Willard Memorial Dog Park. Commission Chairman Steve Streger said about a dozen people spoke at the October 4 meeting. Most favored "broad access" for ...
Carmichael's 102nd Founders' Day focused on family, fun
Valley Community Newspapers: A variety of entertainments were available, from the sounds of Custom Neon to the Sacramento Symphonic Winds – to a dog show and parade hosted by the Carmichael Dog Park Society. All in all, there was lots to do and plenty to talk about until next ...

Editorial endorsement: Sebastian City Council, three seats
TCPalm: She points with pride both to the city's multimillion-dollar investment that reduced flooding by improving the city's swale system, and the creation of the dog park. Coy, who says she is "very fair when it comes to making decisions," also takes pride ...
Letter: Volunteers, sponsors made 57 Fest success
Norwich Bulletin: ... Christian Life Chapel, Colchester Jazzercize, the Democratic and Republican town committees, the Land Trust, Colchester fire cadets, Colchester Rotary, the Dog Park Committee, United Community and Family Services, Community Emergency Response Team, ...
Community garden gets go-ahead
Marin Independent-Journal: The city of Novato zoning administrator has approved the variances required for the construction of a community garden adjacent to Dogbone Meadow, Novato's 11-year-old dog park. The Novato City Council had approved a request in 2008 by a community ...
This One's For The Dogs | News Roanoke
Canines and their human companions gave the new Salem Rotary Dog Park two paws up during the recent grand opening ceremonies. The dog park, located beside the city Animal Shelter at 1301 Indiana Street, had a soft opening a couple ...
Local dog parks offer off-leash areas | QSaltLake - Utah's Gay and ...
By Seth Bracken: In addition to the pet-friendly farmer's markets and other events, there is a large off-leash area. Bring clean-up bags. Sandy City Dog Park 300 E. 9980 South, Sandy. The entire, fenced-in park is off-leash. With first-class amenities like separate ...
Grand opening set for Billings' first dog park
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