Wednesday, October 19, 2011

The Dog Park News (October 19, 2011)


Framing nails found in meat at dog park
Examiner.com: Yesterday, October 17, 2011 at about 8:50AM, a father and his young daughter discovered nail-ridden meat at the Buchanan Park dog park in Lancaster County. Lancaster City police stated that two “large chunks of meat” were discovered in the dog park, ...
Dog Park Campaign Prepares for Public Forum
Patch: More than 500 signatures have been collected in support of bringing a dog park to Stratford. By Jason Bagley Resident Carissa Mason will soon present to Stratford town officials a petition that supports the addition of a dog park within the town's ...
Dog park devotees raising funds
Delmarva Now: Koko, 7, has his eye on a treat from his owner, Kim Patrick of Ocean Pines during a walk to raise money for a dog park in Ocean Pines. Residents raised pledges and walked their dogs around the South Gate Pond on Saturday. / LAURA EMMONS/OCEAN PINES ...
City Council Doesn't Bite on Dog Park Proposal
Newzjunky.com: by Timothy W. Scee II WATERTOWN, NY — The Watertown City Council Monday evaded discussions about a proposed city dog park after receiving a letter and hearing public comment from a Dorsey Street resident whom, four years ago, first began petitioning ...

City council agrees to establish off-leash dog park
Peterborough Examiner: Andrew Beamer argued at Monday night's city council committee of the whole meeting that the leash-free dog park won't cost $85000 to establish.  ...
Fresh Alternative to the Dog Park Zooms into Charlotte
Examiner.com: Charlotte, NC– October 18, 2011 – It's the most barked about event of the year – on October 22, the Zoom Room® will celebrate the social aspect of dog ownership throughout Charlotte with the opening of its new training center. ...
Residents ask for dog park improvements
The Barrie Advance: BARRIE - Gary Pearston has only lived in Barrie for a year, but once he discovered the local off-leash dog park, he visits it every day. He went to council Monday night to point out a few of the flaws in the eight-year-old area off Sunnidale Road. ...


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Dog-lovers seek to expand local park
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Efforts are underway by local dog-lovers to expand the dog park in Sugar Maple Park on Pleasant Ave. The Dog Park Association of Windor will host a Halloween fundraiser to expand the current dog park. The Dog Park Association of Windsor hopes to double ...
Two Paws Up for Portage's New Dog Park
PortageLife: With the opening of a dog park in Woodland Park in Portage, though, Northwest Indiana families have one more option for a fun outing that includes the furriest member of the family. “There was an interest that came out of the community, ...
San Francisco Dog Walker Regulation: Supervisor Proposes Licensing Fees and A ...
Huffington Post: A study conducted by the UC Davis Center for Animals in Society recommended limiting the number of off-leash dogs per park visitor to three is ideal for creating a safe and hygienic dog park environment. If Weiner's legislation does pass, ...
Pooch population still waiting for off leash park
Nova News Now: They hope Bertina Evers' dream to see an off leash dog park set up in Hantsport will be realized soon. (Submitted photo) Hantsport's Off Leash Zone Committee has set sights on a new location for an off leash dog park in town. ...
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Dress Your Pets For Howl-O-Ween
Patch: Dress your pooch in its funniest, silliest or scariest costume for the fifth annual Howl-O-Ween from 5:30 to 7 pm this Friday at Mentor Dog Park. Pets and owners can compete in a costume contest with categories like Face Only a Mother Could Love, ...
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel New Doggone Promotion Makes It Easy for You to ...
MarketWatch: These include off-leash dog parks like the Civic Center Dog Park, Joe Mann Dog Park, Palm Desert Civic Center Park and the Palm Springs Dog Park. Guests can also take their pets through the Palm Canyon Drive Star Walk area and visit the Oasis Date ...
Grand opening to be held for city's newest dog park
Kansas.com: BY RICK PLUMLEE WICHITA _ The city of Wichita will hold a grand opening at 10 am Friday for its dog park at the Murfin Animal Care Campus at K-96 and North Hillside. Residents are encouraged to bring their dogs with them. This is the city's second ...
Viewfinder: Downer Trail
Patch: Past this bridge is the Pinole Valley Dog Park where visitors have the opportunity to let their dog run free in an enclosed environment. Warning, this trail is not for the faint of heart. Trail explorers are advised to have good quality hiking boots ...
TCTC students clean up park
Warren Tribune Chronicle: BAZETTA - Trumbull Career and Technical Center students spent a day cleaning up the dog park and other locations at Mosquito Lake Park as part of a student community service project. Aaron Dellorco, government teacher, said the students helped clean up ...
SF supervisor unleashes proposed regulations for dog walkers
San Francisco Chronicle: In addition, they would have to either go through a 20-hour training course that covers such topics as dog park etiquette, canine first aid, local leash laws and the like, or serve a 40-hour apprenticeship with another licensed dog walker. ...

Wildwood park proposal includes meadows and woodland trail
STLtoday.com: "One thing we've gone back and forth on is a possible dog park there," Vujnich said. "A dog park wasn't on the list of high priority facilities residents wanted, but was identified as a medium priority and we're hearing a lot of feedback on it, ...
Russ Lemmon: Responsible dog owners feel at home at Dogs For Life off-leash ...
TCPalm: I just remember reading a story about some irresponsible owners at the public dog park in Sebastian. At the Dogs For Life off-leash park, just east of Vero Beach Elementary School, you get the feeling an irresponsible owner wouldn't last very long as a ...
Local efforts will help build park, Catino says
Green Valley News: ... a playground area, exercise path, walking trail, restrooms, four softball diamonds with bleachers and concessions, and something pet lovers have for years said they wanted and needed — a dog park with separate large and small dog areas. ...
NEW Investigation continues into shooting
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin: WALLA WALLA -- A shooting that stemmed from a confrontation at the Walla Walla Dog Park on Sunday continues to be under investigation, officials said. No arrests have been made and police are investigating if the shooting was in self-defense.
Overton Park Conservancy Delivers Tentative Plan
Memphis Daily News: Other items include a $225000 irrigation system, a $150000 dog park, $110000 to remove privet from the forest part of the park, a $175000 upgrade of the Rainbow Lake playground, a $50000 walking trail around the greensward between the zoo and the ...
City Council Work Session Agenda and Town Hall Notes
Patch: New ordinances: Ordinance 2011-11 - Amend Chapter 19, Article 1, Section 19-1, defining hours for a dog park (first reading, Oct. 18, second reading, Nov.1). During the City of Stone Mountain's town hall meeting Monday night, three people came to the ...
Salem Mayor Says Group Still Working On Indoor Pool Complex
WJBD Online: The Mayor also reported requests for a walking trail in the main area of Bryan Memorial Park as well as receipt of letters requesting a dog park and expansion of the skate park facility in Bryan Memorial Park. The Salem City Council has awarded a ...
Humane Society event set
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune: Bark in the Park, a carnival for dogs and their owners, will be held from 9 am to 1:30 pm Saturday at the Tails and Trails, the Wisconsin Rapids dog park, on the corner of Bonow and 17th Avenue North, Wisconsin Rapids. Admission is free; participants ...
Who do you DASH for? Who will you DAWDLE with this year?
PR Newswire: Returning this year is the dog carnival Dash Bash area which includes crowd favorites such as an agility course, bobbing for hot dogs, paw print painting, a pet advice booth, canine cake walk, off-leash dog park and doggie contests. ...
Pet Camp San Francisco Celebrates Barktoberfest
San Francisco Chronicle: The Pet Camp Savannah, San Francisco's biggest dog park outside of Fort Funston, is located at the Main Campground, 525 Phelps Street, San Francisco, 94124. Barktoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 29th from 2 to 5 PM. To reserve a spot, ...
Town receives USTA grant
The Apex Herald: Phase 2 will include a dog park, shelter / restroom facility and a playground. Phase 1 of the Seagrove's Farm Neighborhood Park includes paved walking trails around the pond and the pond overlook. Phase 1 is scheduled for completion by December 2012. ...
'Mickey' Valdivia, a fixture in the Pass
The Record Gazette: The district also has doubled the number of ballfields and put in a dog park. “Basically what we're trying to do is expand our opportunities for our users,” he said. The district has a non-profit theater group, CAST (Cast a Star Theatrical Players) and ...
Emergency Animal Hospital of Northwest Austin Warns of Canine Influenza, Urges ...
MarketWatch: "Dogs who are in boarding, attend day care, visit the dog park or receive grooming services are at increased risk. However, we are urging all dog owners to take this threat seriously and we strongly recommend that dogs are vaccinated against canine ...
Birmingham Gets a Dream Dog Park Thanks to Beneful | TailsInc.com
By Jillian at Tails: What would your dream dog park consist of? In May of 2011 Beneful Brand Dog Food issued a challenge to dog lovers everywhere based on that exact question.
Fundraiser benefits city dog park | Davis Enterprise
By Special to The Enterprise: Fundraiser benefits city dog park. A fundraiser for the city of Davis' Toad Hollow dog park is planned from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. Free appetizers and discounted beverages will be available at Monticello Restaurant, 630 G St. near the ...
Police park tickets after complaints | The Austin Daily Herald
By Trey Mewes: City council set to approve dog park locale Austin City Council members are set to approve the proposed dog park location Monday evening.... Council trims budget Austin City Council members are scraping the barrel for money-saving ideas. ...



Rockland residents want green space, housing for closed school lot ...
By Heather Steeves: Ideas generated Monday night in City Hall included creating a dog park, general open green space for the public, housing or some combination of the three ideas. The school is in the middle of a residential area and ideas for it largely steered ...



Nails found in meat left at dog park - CBS 21 News - Breaking news ...
Lancaster County police say someone left nails in meat at a dog park.