Tuesday, October 25, 2011

The Dog Park News (October 25, 2011)


Dog park moving closer to reality
Mohave Valley News: Although no city money is going toward the dog park, the city has donated 1.5 acres for the facility, and is contributing staff time and labor. “I can't say enough about the city — how 'dog friendly' they are,” said Ron Fonzi, dog park committee ...

Beverly dog park set for Saturday opening
Boston.com: By Justin A. Rice, Town Correspondent The city will open its first dog park for Beverly residents on Saturday during a 9:30 am ribbon cutting ceremony. the Beverly Dog Park Committee, said in an email. The fenced-in park is located by the Beverly ...
Dog park officially opens in North Middleton Township
Carlisle Sentinel: Sandi Neary of Carlisle holds her dog Homer as she pets Bella, a Rottweiler, during the dog park grand opening Sunday afternoon at Shaffer Park in North Middleton Township. It was easy to spot the new dog park opening at Shaffer Park, which was marked ...
Woman rescues abandoned dog, doused in gasoline
WECT-TV6: WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – An abandoned pooch is in good hands after being left at the dog park Saturday covered in gasoline. Erin Teague was at the Ogden Dog Park this weekend taking her pup out for some exercise when she spotted a Chihuahua sitting by ...
Dog days are here
Suburban Life Publications: The Carol Stream Park District's new 20-acre off-leash dog park is officially open, and several residents said the village was in need of a place for dogs for a long time. On opening day Saturday, dog treats and water were placed on a table for the ...
Bark In The Park: October 29, 2011
WXII The Triad: The Humane Society of Wilkes is hosting the 9th annual Bark in the Park, This event will be held at Hidden Oaks Dog Park at Cub Creek Park on Saturday, October 30th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This is a fun event, featuring exhibits on responsible pet ...
2nd Coeur d'Alene Dog Park In Offing
The Spokesman Review: Opening activities for a second Coeur d'Alene dog park are scheduled from noon to 3 pm Sunday on Cherry Hill. Approved by the Coeur d'Alene City Council, the Cherry Hill location comprises 2/3 of an acre just north of the tennis courts. ...
'Dogtoberfest' set for Saturday in Enfield as dog park readies to open
Journal Inquirer: By Marcus Hatfield ENFIELD — The committee behind the Enfield Dog Park is holding its third annual “Dogtoberfest” event on Saturday as it prepares for the park's opening, which the group's vice president said is likely only weeks away. ...


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City officials considering 2012 capital projects
Craig Daily Press: By Joe Moylan It's budget season and Craig city officials are looking at a number of capital improvement projects for 2012, including one that could convert the East Annex into a dog park. Dave Pike, city parks and recreation director, ...
5 Things You Need to Know Today: October 24
Patch: A community meeting to discuss a proposed dog park/dog options at Millennium Park will take place tonight at 6:30 pm at the Roche Family Community Center. Boston City Councilor Matt O'Malley will be joined by Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner ...
Dogs strut their stuff at pageant
Parkersburg News: More than 100 residents sat in chairs around the bandshell to watch the dogs strut their stuff as they raised money for local humane societies and a dog park. "My daughter started bringing her pug to this festival several years ago and now it's a ...
Aging Danville barn gets temporary reprieve
San Jose Mercury News: The park, in addition to the barns and other historic buildings, has other attractions, including a water feature to play on, other children's play areas, walking trails, picnic areas and a dog park. It is overseen by the joint planning and operations ...
Where not to find big money in the city budgetPosted on Oct 24, 2011
Ottawa Citizen: He also proposes not upgrading the Jack Purcell Park dog park, saving $100000. (Well, that's already done, so it's a bit late, but I guess the idea is to not do things like this in the future.) The argument here is as follows: I love dogs, ...
HAVE YOUR SAY: Windsor's off-leash plea
Stonnington Leader: Deborah Conway, with her dog Buddy, is leading a push for Chris Gahan Reserve to be an off-leash dog park . STEVEN CRABTREE N17MP801 HORNBY St residents in Windsor are campaigning to have their local reserve made off-leash to pets. ...

Council candidate focuses on downtown, walking trails
Eagle Tribune: Sullivan was chairman of the mayor's Dog Park Committee and has suggested Plug Pond and the American Legion Farm as two possible sites. "Right now dog owners use Winnekenni Park and Riverside Stadium to take their pets for exercise, and that's fine, ...
The Tracy Cricket Club plays a game at Lammersville School in 2004. Press file ...
Tracy Press: Director Jim Lamb told the group it may have to wait a while for a permanent field, because other projects on the parks and rec list were ahead of them, including the dog park and the skate park. Director Andy Su said the club was willing to pay for it ...
Quote of the day: David Reevely on the fate of the universe
Open File: David Reevely gets all existential today in response to a suggestion in this Ottawa Sun column that the city could save money by not refurbishing the surface of Jack Purcell's off-leash dog park. Well, true, they aren't. But they're owned by taxpayers. ...

Avondale Mayor Rieker Seeks Re-Election
Patch: Revitalize Willis Park and add a new dog park. Successfully solve infrastructure issues like storm-water upgrades and improvements. Continue to maintain our fiscally conservative polices. Public school options have changed with the opening of the ...
Dogs welcome at this year's Fur Ball
Charleston City Paper: Dogs will be allowed to stay with their owners for most of the night (which features dinner, dancing, live entertainment, and a silent auction) except during dinner, when they'll be looked over by professional dog walkers at the Disco Dog Park...

Spotlight on Small Business: The Great Woof Lodge and Doggie Day Camp
Killeen Daily Herald: ... who the staff member watching them was and what their energy level was like for the day. We would like to be number one, the friendliest place for dog owners in Killeen. We have enough acres for a dog park, so we're looking at doing that, too.

Notes: Prep champs net regional title
Omaha World-Herald: Jewell Park, including its dog park, will be closed Dec. 3 and 4 and Dec. 10 and 11 for the hunt by city employees. Two hunters will be allowed at a time, with up to eight hunters approved for the four days. The hunt will be limited to archery. ...
Fire chief dies: Phil Clover, 58, dead after heart attack Sunday
Enid News & Eagle: Benson said he remembers a hot day when the city opened its dog park. Sparky the fire dog was out there interacting with children. “He was very energetic and big hit,” he said. “I was just sure it was one of those young guys from the department. ...
Wausau to see 14 cent hike in mill rate for 2012
WSAU: The parks department also announced plans next year for the creation of a soccer complex at the Holtz-Krause Landfill, a start to a new dog park for the city and construction of a special Kayak launch near the water treatment plant. ...
Puppies prance on Esplanade to celebrate the Halloween season
Daily Free Press: “I was hoping there would be a dog park around here. I think [the Esplanade] needs some sprucing up, but I love coming here.” Dylan Dreyer, 7News WDHD News meteorologist, said she wished that there were more enclosed dog parks to go to with her ...
Foxboro shopping for new lawyer
Attleboro Sun Chronicle: Brue listed about 25 highlights of DeRensis' work for the town, including winning a lawsuit filed by state police against Foxboro police concerning stadium details; prevailing in the dog park litigation; handling legal issues with liquor licensees ...


Cement Poured at Rincon Hill Dog Park | Rincon Hill
By jamie: The Rincon Hill Dog Park construction is coming along nicely. Cement has been poured and some greenery has been delivered for planting. Facebook comments: Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Your email address will not be published. ...
Brookland Halloween | Brookland Avenue
By brookland: Hello all, The Langdon Dog Park Association will hold its first annual Doggie Halloween costume contest next Saturday, October 29th from 11 AM — 1 PM at the dog park, (2901 20th St NE, ...
Murfin Animal Care Campus Dog Park - fetchtoto.com
Murfin Animal Care Campus Dog Park Photo Gallery. The Murfin Animal Care Campus Dog Park had its grand opening celebration on Friday, October 21, 2011 , ...
First Tri-City dog park opens - NBC Right Now/KNDO/KNDU Tri ...
NBC Right Now/KNDO/KNDU Tri-Cities, Yakima, WA |First Tri-City dog park ... The Tri-City Dog Park Society has worked more than six years to open a dog park . ...
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