Friday, October 28, 2011

The Dog Park News (October 28, 2011)


Canine lovers howling for a dog park in Stratford
Ct Post: Newly engaged couple, Carissa Mason and Matt Bernardo, of Stratford, are trying to establish a dog park in Stratford on Sunday, October, 23, 2011. They hope to raise the funds and only ask the town to donate the land. With the couple are their dogs, ...
Dog park finished, skate park under way
Observer News: Both the dog park and the skate park are public areas designed for community use. By PENNY FLETCHER APOLLO BEACH - An area residents say has gone to the dogs will soon also be the home of skateboarders. A dog park is finished and ...
Dog Park receiving great support in Ogunquit
York County Coast Star: The Ogunquit Dog Park Committee would like to thank the Oxygen Lounge for hosting a very successful fundraiser for the Dog Park on the evening of Oct. 8. We also would like to thank all the businesses and individuals that contributed to the silent ...
Unleashed Dog Parks are Fun for both Dog and Owner
ChicagoNow: These photos were taken at the Lake Forest Dog Park, located on Waukegan Road, north of Route 22 and south of Old Elm Road on the east side of the street. Maybe you'll join us there someday. Enjoy. Hmmmm. Looks Interesting! The JOY of it all! ...

Council to consider leash-free dog park
Stirling Community Press: Meirion Jones proposed the creation of a leash-free dog park in Trent Hills after hearing from some concerned Warkworth residents about dogs running free on the Millennium Trail in the village. "Some people who are just out for a walk are afraid of ...
Dedham Town Meeting article requests temporary off-lease dog areas
Boston.com: By Natalie Feulner, Town Correspondent If Town Meeting members agree, Dedham may soon be establishing one or more temporary dog park areas for use between Nov. 15 and March 11. Article 11 on the Special Town Meeting warrant calls for members to vote ...
Interactions at Montreal dog parks subject of university study
Open File: The main goal of the study is to “offer guidance for future dog park planning and management with the intent to foster safe, humane community life and to stress the need for owners to consider animal well-being when engaging in leisure experiences with ...


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Fencing school has tails wagging
Delta County Independent: Several dozen aluminum fencing panels were donated to the Delta leash-free dog park by a Florida contractor. They were placed atop the knoll in the dog park, on the northeast side of Confluence Lake. Delta received a gift last weekend from the North ...

Meet Kris Harrelson and Pica
Patch: After a two year absence, Kris Harrelson and his 10-year-old hound/boxer mixed canine buddy Pica were out early Wednesday morning to enjoy a beautiful fall day at the Sweat Mountain leash-free dog park. Harrelson, a resident of Northeast Cobb for the ...
Virgil could go to the dogs
Niagarathisweek.com: Virgil dog owners may soon be getting a leash-free dog park to call their own. During Monday's night public meeting concerning changes to the town's dog licencing bylaw, resident Don Reid was the sole member of the public to speak. ...
City of Ashland opens up nine parks to dogs
Ashland Daily Tidings: Other residents have adamantly opposed lifting the ban, saying dog waste would sully parks and the presence of dogs will make some children and adults feel threatened. Dogs already were allowed at Ashland's Dog Park off Nevada Street and on many ...
Off-leash forum draws big turnout
Airdrie Echo: CAROLYN MCTIGHE/FOR THE AIRDRIE ECHO Archie Lang, manager of parks and public works, shows a map of the seven proposed dog park areas to a group of interested residents at Wednesday night's open public forum ...
Watauga Humane Society grand opening Nov. 6
Boone Mountain Times: Gift bags of doggie and kitty treats and toys will be given away, along with door prizes, including a grand prize of an annual membership to the Dog Park. Finger food and refreshments will be provided. During the grand opening celebration, ...

New Hopkinton survey shows support for proposed ice rink, but also a pool
MetroWest Daily News: Elsewhere in the facility category, 41 percent of respondents asked for a community center, 31 percent for more trails, 21 percent for a dog park and 18 percent for additional sports fields - with a fairly even split between grass and artificial turf. ...
Don't let enthusiasm wane in wintertime
Huntington Herald Dispatch: People from all walks of life have been getting involved and helping make great things, like the dog park, a part of a better future for our city. However, as the weather starts to turn it is important that we don't all hibernate for the winter. ...
What's Happening in Ocean City
Cape May County Herald: The contest is sponsored by the Ocean City Dog Park Assn., a location where doggies can get together to frolic and have a grand time. The announcement will be followed by Howling for Hounds, a costume contest for canines in keeping with the “Howloween” ...
Safeway Parking Gets a Tenative 'Yes,' Blach No-Stopping Zone Could Stay For ...
Patch: dog park and a skate park are still a priority for somewhere in the city as part of a parks master plan, council members indicated. The council told city staff to continue searching for options to create both. Searching for dog park options has been ...
Events calendar
Monterey County Herald: Money raised will go toward Pachetti Dog Park Association to help fund an off-leash dog park. $5 entrance fee. 899-6707. Halloween bonanza. 6-9p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at the Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Games, children's costume contest at ...
Things are about to get spooky out there
Mohave Valley News: The Bullhead City Dog Park Committee is hosting a HowlOween PawRade from 4 to 6 pm Saturday in the south parking lot at Walmart, 2840 Highway 95. Proceeds will go toward building a dog park at Rotary Park. Laughlin Ranch is hosting a 5K Run/Walk ...
Snow?!?; Fast14 Mitigation; A 24/7 Drive Thru; Cradock Bridge to be Replaced
Patch: Mayor: Medford Will Receive Mitigation for Fast14: During the address last week at Century Bank, McGlynn said he was seeking police cruisers, road improvements and a dog park in mitigation, among other things, from the contracting firm overseeing the ...
Columbia Star
Columbia Star: ... raise funds to train assistance dogs for people with disabilities and provide medical intervention and find permanent homes for shelter dogs & cats, Saturday, October 29, Lake Carolina Dog Park beginning 8:30 am. ...
First major snowfall of season hits area
Our Colorado News: Adriana Simon and Carla Oyster play fetch with their dogs in the snow Oct. 26 at Douglas County's Glendale Farm Open Space dog park. Oyster, who is a Castle Rock-based dog walker, said the dogs love playing in the snow and when she bundles up she can ...
New gazebo, parks upgrades enhance recreation for residents
Pittsburgh Post Gazette: There's a lighted walking track, restrooms and a fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are permitted at the borough's Nature Center, too. For more information about Green Tree and its park and recreational facilities, ...
The Local Scene
Appleton Post Crescent: Saturday, Oct. 29 — The New London Jaycees will host a grand opening celebration at the city's new dog park at 740 River Road. A ceremony will take place at noon, followed by a canine costume contest at 1:30 pm with prizes for cutest, scariest and ...
Vote for Progress—Vote for Lazo and Marion
Patch: Enhancing land already owned to create paths for walking, cycling and even a dog park can be achieved for a manageable expense while benefitting virtually all constituents. In addition to recreational enhancements, Marion/Lazo believe continuous ...
Department heads present capital improvement requests
Princeton Union Eagle: A pickup truck for $22000, a lawn mower at $20000, an air compressor for $6000, a leaf vacuum for $5000 and a dog park fence for $5000 were other requested items by the department. • $40000 was requested for fence replacement and $26500 for a utility ...
Jamestown Continues High-End Conversion of Beach Place in ...
By JessicaF: In addition to giving the landscaping an extravagant overhaul, Jamestown has added a community-accessible dog park to Beach Place, as well as open-air designer courtyards and a private walkway leading to the beach, which sits within one ...






Dog Park: Episode 2: Getting Dirty : Video : Animal Planet
The team starts on the park rehabilitation project by shoveling and smoothing out the gravel. Tempers between Seiko, Chris and Lucia flare ...
Dog About Town » Blog Archive » 2nd Off-leash Dog Park in ...
The CdA City Council approved the Cherry Hill Dog Park off 15th Street and opening activities are scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 30th from 12 to 3 pm. Come out ...
New dog park opens in north Wichita - KWCH
... a new place to run around and socialize with other dogs.The Murfin Dog Park opened Friday morning at K-96 and Hillside, right next to the Kansas Humane.
Beneful Dream Dog Park Winner
Resident Jennifer Miller and her dog, Honey Belle, actually won the contest, the 2011 Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest. Miller's winning entry, which included ...
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