Saturday, October 15, 2011

The Dog Park News (October 15, 2011)


How A Texas Dog Park Became A New Front In America's Patent Wars
Forbes: Like many other dog parks in the country, the new StragenDog Park in Longview, Texas, provides an opportunity for man's best friend to frolic off-leash in fenced-in playgrounds. But that's not its only function. Strange as it sounds, the nine-acre ...
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First Dog Park Set to Open
KULR-TV: By Laura Kennedy BILLINGS - Get Fido and Fluffy ready for a trip to the Heights, the first Billingsdog park opens Saturday. The High Sierra Dog Park is the culmination of nearly four years of planning and $65000 of donations. ...
Renovated dog park to re-open Oct. 23 in Woodbury
The Photo News: A re-opening ceremony to present the upgrades at the renovated Woodbury Dog Park near the Earl Reservoir in Highland Mill, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 2 pm The young woman behind the efforts is Rebecca Halzack, who is pictured ...
Park rules, fees cruel to dog owners
Baltimore Sun: And people with three dogs, fully licensed and well-behaved, are denied use of the fenced off "dog park." Well, have fun picking up the trash as I won't be doing it any more. how do you figure that walkers need the least amount of space? ...
Possible dog park to be discussed at meeting
Myrtle Beach Sun News: By Brad Dickerson - Horry County dog owners are encouraged to attend an informal discussion to learn what can and cannot be done regarding a possible county dog park at the new South Strand Recreation Center off Scipio Lane. ...
Vienna looking for dog park location
Parkersburg News: By NATALEE SEELY, Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA - After many requests from residents for an off-leash dog park, city officials have begun the search for a suitable location within the Vienna parks system. ...
Dorey Dog Park to open Oct. 15
Henrico Citizen: Henrico County's first county-built dog park will open Saturday, Oct. 15 at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road in Varina. A grand opening and dedication ceremony will begin at 10 am The one-acre park will feature sections for large and small dogs, ...
Business objection delays plans for city dog park
BCLocalNews; Anthony Haddad, the city's development services director, said the strip of land between Industrial Place and Fairmont Avenue is slated to become a dog park, and offered three options for the amenity's future configuration — including various ...
Coyotes menace Fairmont Park visitors
Manhattan Mercury: The mauling death of a dog by a pair of coyotes prompted local animal control officers Friday to caution pet owners against using the Fairmont Park dog park. Willie Davila, an animal control officer for the city and county, said the incident occurred ...
A pick of the best paw-friendly areas in Dubai
gulfnews.com: However, there is no official dog park and your pet needs to be on a leash at all times. Community rule: Like most communities, Victory Heights only permits domesticated dogs, cats, birds or fish that can be housed as pets. They should be cared for in ...

Letter: Utility of Bark Park compares favorably to other tax-funded features ...
TCPalm: Recently some negative opinions have been printed in the Press Journal regarding the Sebastian dog park — Bark Park. They mostly pertain to the utilization of taxpayer money to maintain the dog park. As one of the hundreds of residents who visit the ...
Dogtoberfest offers fun for dogs, owners on Saturday
Atascadero News: ... Atascadero Community Services Director Brady Cherry and San Luis Obispo County Parks Deputy Director Curtis Black. Event proceeds benefit the nonprofit groups that maintain Heilmann Dog Park in Atascadero and Vineyard Dog Park in Templeton. ...

Martin Park Remains Place for Dogs
Southern Pines Pilot: Before the council allayed their fears, a number of local residents and out-of-state visitors praised what they called “the best off-leash dog park on the Eastern Seaboard.” “It's a big magnet for drawing people, as is your Reservoir Park,” said Bruce ...
Park is making plans for new playground
NorthJersey.com: It already includes very popular active recreation facilities, including a cross-country trail used by teams from surrounding schools, an accessible softball field with poured in place surfacing, a 5-acre dog park, and two roller/ice hockey rinks. ...
Focus groups will help direct Salisbury City Park's future
Delmarva Now: A new wrinkle -- the dog park -- recently was added, putting the City Park in the mainstream of what folks look for in terms of quality of life. Right now, civic leaders have no roadmap or guidelines to follow in deciding what the City Park should ...
Laguna retreat: Yoga, hike, cleanse … repeat
OCRegister: The Blue Pearl house is tucked in the hillside among the trees off Laguna Canyon on Raquel Road next to the Dog Park. It's one of the county's best-kept secrets. Geo and Katresha met in the 1970s in Mexico while training with famed yogi Indra Devi. ...
Lake Havasu City offering Adopt-A-Park program
Today's News-Herald: “Say a group wants to just take a dog park or a segment of beaches,” Wagner said. “We have options to make sure anyone who wants to be involved can contribute.” Those interested in learning more about the program are asked to call Jennifer Slettebo ...
The Short List: Time to get out and get going
Tbo.com: Be sure to check out the nature trails and the dog park. Downtown St. Petersburg Waterfront. The Pier, Dali Museum, Straub Park and the Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club are just some of the reasons downtown St. Pete is a beautiful place to exercise ...
Around Town: Dos Palos reunion
Merced Sun-Star: There will be an All Breed Dog Walk and Costume Contest and Live Auction Paws for the Cause, fund-raiser on Oct. 15 at the Merced County Dog Park, R Street and Yosemite Avenue from 8 am to 2 pm Registration is $20 and includes a T-shirt and special ...
An autumn potpourri of things happening this weekend:
Baltimore Sun: There's a new bridge, a new half-mile boardwalk across wetlands and a new dog park (though you'd better keep your pooch on leash, and clean up after him or her!) It officially reopened today (Friday, Oct. 14), but there'll be activities Saturday as ...
Dogs to Enjoy Spooky Festivities at Howl'ween
Patch: "Seeing the costumes is always fun, and looking to see what the vendors do for the cleverest dog-themed space is fun, too," she said. Dog show entrance fee is $2 per category or three categories for $5. All proceeds will benefit the future dog park...
Mobile City Council meeting agenda, Oct. 18, 2011
Press-Register: 01-493 Authorize nonexclusive license agreement with the Friends of the Mobile Dog Park, Inc. (sponsored by Mayor Jones and Councilmember Rich) (submitted by Lawrence Wettermark, Legal Department). 03-494 Appoint Lena McAfee to the Keep Mobile ...
Roxborough resident named to Nutter's Animal Care and Control Team board
Newsworks.org: He volunteered at Manayunk's dog park, Pretzel Park, for about five years. Elwood also served as the director of economic development at the Manayunk Development Corporation for one year. "I think we have a good team assembled, people who really care," ..
Pat Green headlining Festival on the Green, the reopening celebration for ...
NewsOK.com: The free festival will give downtown dwellers and visitors the chance to see the new and improved gardens, which have gone through a $42 million makeover and now include a children's area, a dog park and the performance shell where Green will play ...

Weekend Guide: Sound to Bay 10k, Halloween for dogs and 'Enchanted Trails'
Riverhead News-Review: A “Halloween Costume Party” will be held at the Southold Town dog park from 1-3 pm Saturday. The event is free. If you miss it, we will have a slide show on our website later in the day. • North Fork Audubon hosts “Enchanted Trails” at Inlet Pond ...
Council race is tight for Cherry Grove Ward seat
North Myrtle Beach Times: The facility is expected to include eight multipurpose athletic fields, a dog park, an amphitheater and a water park. Construction is anticipated to be completed in 2014. “We have to do things now to grow and develop as a community,” Williams states. ...
Come home to convenient suburban living at Allard
Edmonton Journal: When it's finished, the area will have a large, 20-acre park site that links to a central pond and a dog park. It'll also contain the future Heritage Town Centre, a large commercial and multi-use facility that will be friendly to pedestrians. ...
Baldwin County private school columns
Press-Register: The canines would then be able to fully appreciate the beautiful work our students have done on the kiosk at the Fairhope Dog Park. We will be updating the news and adding artwork throughout the year for dogs and humans to enjoy. ...
Ward 2 City Council: Public-private partnerships building up city
Billings Gazette: We are working with Skyview High School seniors to build a disc golf park; pet lovers to establish a dog park, and dedicated people to build a pool for our community. I would like to see more citizen participation in city government, filling all of the ...
Plan To Determine Future Of Garver Feed Mill In Place
WISC Madison: Other options for the space include converting it to a community garden, park space or a dog park. "Well, it's too early to tell what we'll do," Wallner said. "We'll have a public hearing in November -- on Nov. 9 -- to let the public come in and say, ...
'FUTURE-ORIENTED': New city manager sits down with The Log to reflect on past ...
Destin Log: As a dog lover and owner, the new city manager said she can't wait to see the city's first dog park open its gates so her dogs can spend some quality time running around. The 60-something city manager is married to Pensacola native Perry Ustick and has ...
Former councillor hopes to serve again
Canada.com: We must look out for the best interests of our seniors by improving accessibility and leisure activities, and by upgrading sidewalks, crosswalks, traffic lights and other related infrastructure. I am in favour of a dog park for the recreation needs of ...
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