Thursday, October 20, 2011

The Dog Park News (October 20, 2011)


Dog park may not be the cat's meow
The Barrie Examiner: Meanwhile, two members of the Barrie Dog Park Users Group have voiced concerns about the city's existing recreation area for canines at Sunnidale Park. Gary Pearston and Fleur Ottaway told city councillors earlier this week the dog park's fencing needs ...
Dog park supporters urged to attend Monday's city council meeting
Peterborough Examiner: By BRENDAN WEDLEY, Examiner Municipal Writer Residents who support the idea of an off-leash dog park in the city should attend Monday's city council meeting, an organizer with the Peterborough Dog Owners Association says. People who are concerned about ...
Yard Near Animal Care Possible El Dorado Dog Park Site
Gazette Newspapers: The potential El Dorado Dog Park will happen, supporters say, but where it will be still is very much up in the air. Last week, Fourth District Councilman Patrick O'Donnell and Fifth District Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske (who chronicled how she found ...
October 5x5 Night includes indoor dog park, fish market and cleaning with kindness
MLive.com: By Cami Reister | The Grand Rapids Press GRAND RAPIDS – 5x5 Night, the event created by Rick DeVos that dangles up to $5000 to someone with a great idea, returns next week with five new ideas including an indoor dog park and a fresh fish market. ..

Greeley pooches find freedom at city's newest dog park
Greeley Tribune: By Analisa Romano Krea Sledge, right, walks her Welsh Springer Spaniel, Kaycee, with her friend Sue Erickson Monday at the recently opened Waggin' Tails Dog Park, 711 E. 24th St. in Greeley. Sledge said she is glad “this area is so dog-friendly. ...


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St. Peter dog park closer to a reality
Mankato Free Press: By Brian Ojanpa The Free Press ST PETER — A long-awaited dog park for St. Peter is set to open in spring. The City Council and Le Sueur County have reached a $1 a year lease agreement for parcels of county park land abutting the city. ...
Happy Hounds eager to raise $15000 for park
Rockford Independent: By Danielle Arndt A small group of Rockford dog lovers leading a fundraiser for a potential Rockford dog park hopes to have a large pooch posse to show support. The first Happy Hounds Dog Walk will take place from 9 am to 1 pm at the Rockford Community ...
Funds for dog park approved
Tri-Town News: HOWELL— After several years of discussion, the Howell Township Council has unanimously approved the construction of a dog park in the municipality. The governing body took final action at its Oct. 4 meeting. An ordinance adopted by the council ...
Cemetery is not a dog park
Shoreline Beacon: This letter goes out to the handful of people who think the cemetery is a dog park. The majority of responsible dog owners have their dogs on leads and pick up after them. I have stepped onto the dog doo-doo while performing my duties. ...
Candidates Take the Mic at City Council Debate
Patch: On Parks and Greenspace, the issue of a dog park was raised. Newton said he's still looking into his idea to turn a city-owned parcel off Mitchell Road into a dog park and that he was an “advocate for a dog park.” McFarland said that the focus of the ...
Drew Lovell, Troop 973 Completes Eagle Scout Project
Baltimore Sun: His project involved building a brick paver walkway and platform at Rebel's Dog Park to be used by dog owners as they let their dogs play off leash in the park. His project also included landscaping the surrounding ground to divert rain water runoff ...
Bonding approved for improvements to Spec Pond in Wilbraham
MassLive.com: Town officials received questions such as whether the appropriation is going to be made to fund a dog park and what percent interest the town would owe on the $500000. “Is this appropriation for a park for dogs?” James Burke of Faculty Street asked. ...

Houstonians welcome cold breeze
abc13.com: From downtown Houston to the Millie Bush Dog Park, a lot of people aren't sad to see summer go. "This is better for him because he doesn't get tired as quick," dog park visitor Perry Kindred, Sr. said "It's beautiful. It feels good for a change. ...

Residents talk about dog attacks in Dunkirk
Evening Observer: "In almost every instance where I lived there was a dog park and what I would like to just suggest, having to keep a dog, that is really a free-running animal always confined ... is not really kind to the animal," she said. " ... A dog park could put ...
Park a wonderful addition
Daytona Beach News-Journal: But we've watched the progress of our huge new dog park. It is beautiful! It will be a wonderful boost for Ormond Beach. The sign at the entrance to the park should read: Ormond Beach's lucky Dog Park.
Helping Out for Oct. 19, 2011
Charleston Regional Business: Dog handlers and a disco dog park will be available all evening. The dress code is Studio 54, Saturday Night Fever, and sequins. The Charleston chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International, a philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the ...
Cape May Introduces Ordinance to Ban Smoking on Beach
Cape May County Herald: It covers all Cape May beaches, Rotary Park and bandstand area, Kiwanis Park, Harborview Park, the Dog Park on Lafayette Street and all future parks and recreation areas. Mayor Edward J. Mahaney Jr. asked City Solicitor Tony Monzo to include the future ...

Virginia Lake Park Restoration Completed
FoxReno.com: ... work crews in the federal Works Progress Administration from 1936 to 1938, The Virginia Lake Park is one of the most popular in Reno for walkers and runners, as well as others who come there to enjoy the scenery, children's playground and dog park...
'R.I.P.D.' film crews back at it in Raynham
Enterprise News: By Amy Carboneau Despite what officials said would be the last of the filming in Raynham, a crew for the locally-filmed zombie thriller “RIPD” was on site at the dog park again Tuesday, continuing to film crash scenes. Passers-by could have watched a ...
Local briefly Oct. 19
Nevada Appeal: The Indian Hill General Improvement District's annual Canine Extravaganza will start at noon Saturday at the Indian Hills James Lee Dog Park, 3394 James Lee Park Road in north Douglas County. The event includes K-9 demonstrations, vendor booths, ...
City Demolishes Waldan Chase Apartments
Patch: Kelen Kimmey Shostak The plans for a proposed dog park on Dupree Road are moving forward. The Woodstock Public Works Department demolished the Waldan Chase Apartments Tuesday after a purchase agreement with the city. The apartments were damaged and ...
School No. 1 Fifth Graders Treated to Visit From Mayor
Patch: Among the topics he discussed in his introduction that really got the students' attention was what he called his “next project:” a dog park. “We don't have a dog park in Fort Lee so I thought a while ago it would be a great idea if I could find the ...
Church Hill BMA approves leash law for city parks
Kingsport Times News: On the other side of the issue, the possibility of creating a dog park has been discussed, as well as setting restrictive hours in which pets can run free in parks. On Tuesday, the Church Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first reading of ...
Carson City Parks & Rec awards recognition
Nevada Appeal: Volunteer of the Year, Ilona Strull: Ilona is the president and driving force of the non-profit organization Parks 4 Paws, whose mission is to raise funds to build a dog park at Fuji Park. In 2011, they raised money enough to see this become a reality. ...
Cape May Council Votes to Ban Smoking
NBC Philadelphia: The ordinance now includes the Promenade, Rotary Park, Sunset Pavilion, Kiwanis Park, Wise-Anderson Park, Harborview Park and the city's dog park, according to the AC Press. The ordinance sets a minimum fine of $100 for violations. ...
Fur Ball promises laid-back fun
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise: "It will benefit ARF, the Guadalupe County Humane Society, Seguin Dog Park, Pawsitive Energy and Paws in Prison," she said adding that the proceeds from the wine auction and ticket sales will benefit ARF." ARF was created in 2009 and has since raise ...
Thibodaux voters may consider parks tax
Houma Courier: Eschete's plan includes a “complete redevelopment” of Andolsek Park, including the addition of a full-size football field, dog park, walking trail, soccer fields and a pond. Other proposed improvements include paving the parking lot and adding more ...
Foes, supporters weigh in on Evergreen Park retail complex
SouthtownStar: Sexton said opponents fail to credit the village for preserving half of the golf course for recreational space. “Fifty acres was a whole lot better than none,” he said. The green space will include a dog park, driving range, putting and chipping green, ...
Halloween 'freaks' explain obsession
Danbury News Times: A "Howl o ween Pawty" is set for Oct. 30 at noon at the New Fairfield Dog Park, 39 Gillotti Road. Costume contest with prizes, DJ, food vendors. Cost to attend is a $5 donation. Fund drive is for New Fairfield Dog Fund. To RSVP ...
What's Happening in Ocean City
Cape May County Herald: Sponsor is the Ocean City Dog Park Assn., www.oceancitydogparkorg Oct. 30: Trick or Trot, a Halloween 5K and 1 mile Fun run/walk begins 7:30 am at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. For information ...
Two new parks set to open in Manatee County
Bradenton Herald: One amenity that residents won't find at Bennett is a dog park. For that, they can look to Creekwood. Creekwood becomes the third county park to have a place for dogs, the other two being GT Bray in west Bradenton and Buffalo Creek in the ...

Council reopens dialogue on pool project
Clay Center Dispatch: Mayor Jimmy Thatcher said using the space as a dog park or for soccer fields are other ideas that have been proposed. The council tabled the matter until more information could be obtained on the McKinley Park property. Thatcher said he would also look ...
City plan puts bite on parks, streets
Siuslaw News: All capital projects, including a new dog park, would also be abolished. Mayor Phil Brubaker said the city would need to rely on volunteers to keep the parks maintained. Over the years, local volunteers have already taken on the responsibility of ...
Local News > Frisco TX Ruff Range Dog Park
Frisco TX Ruff Range Dog Park opened its doors on October 2nd 2011, a 2.5 acre rolling hill park for dogs to run without their leashes.
Dog park advances | St. Peter Herald: News, sports, entertainment ...
A lease agreement between the city of St. Peter and Le Sueur County for the city to set up a dog park on county-owned land near the intersection of Highway 99 ...
Shelburne Dog Park soon to be reality
It is two years since Shelburne Parks & Recreation Department conducted a survey of residents to gauge the level of interest in a dog park for Shelburne...