Saturday, October 29, 2011

The Dog Park News (October 29, 2011)

New Dog Park Honors Fallen Solider And Canine Partner
KKTV 11 News: Reporter: AP Friday morning, Fort Carson dedicated a new dog park to the memory of Cpl. Kory D. Wiens and Cooper, a Labrador retriever working dog. The team was killed in Iraq in 2007. Wiens and Cooper were assigned to the 94th Mine Dog Detachment, ...
Grand opening event planned Saturday to celebrate New London's dog park
Appleton Post Crescent: A grand opening celebration will take place Saturday at the New London Jaycees Dog Park. The dog park, which features areas for small and large dogs, was paid for through donations. RACHEL RAUSCH/POST-CRESCENT WEST Details: A ribbon-cutting ceremony ...
Comox to seek public input on dog park
Canada.com: By Spencer Anderson, Comox Valley Echo October 28, 2011 Comox councillors sunk their canine teeth into a staff report on the feasibility of an off-leash dog park in the town and are opting for more public consultation on the issue. ...
Dale Smith opens dog park
Olney Daily Mail: By Matt Courter Dale Smith lets her dogs out for a run Wednesday at the dog park she recently opened. By Matt Courter It was hard to tell who was having the better time at the recently opened Dale's Dog Park on Wednesday: the dogs or Dale Smith. ...
Residents weigh in on proposed dog park
Wicked Local: By Monica Jimenez / Wicked Local Chelmsford The Chelmsford Dog Association believes a piece of land by Roberts' Field will make a good dog park, although abutters are not so sure. At a public input session Tuesday night, CDA president Vivian Merrill ...
Dog Park Needs $4000 to Continue Construction
Patch: By Tom De Martini The Upper Macungie Recreation Board voted Thursday night to recommend that the township's Board of Supervisors front the organization $4000 to complete a portion of a long-awaited dog park. Two Girl Scouts, Kristen Hickey and Anna ...
Friends of the Grand Blanc Dog Park to host Howl-oween pet costume walk Sunday
The Flint Journal - MLive.com: By Randi Shaffer | Flint Journal GRAND BLANC, Michigan — Friends of the Grand Blanc Dog Parkwill hold its Howl-oween Costume walk at 2 pm Sunday at Creasey Bicentennial Park. Registration will take place from 1 to 2 pm, and entry cost is $5 per dog. ...
Stonington's Week In Social Media: Occupy, Halloween, Dog Park
Patch: Patch explored the issue of Stonington's unofficial dog park from some of the neighbors' point of views this week. On Facebook MaryLys Jackson wrote: “It must be quite a busy place as the grass is all worn from high traffic use. ...
Dog park to be unleashed
The Spokesman Review: Ready to run: “He's my watchdog and my alarm clock,” Bonnie Warwick, of the Kootenai CountyDog Park Association, said about her dog, Scooter, at the new Cherry Hill Dog Park in Coeur d'Alene on Thursday. The Coeur d'Alene Parks Department and the ...
Dogtoberfest Event Saturday Benefits Dog Park
Hartford Courant: The annual festival is a benefit for the Enfield dog park — a fenced-in, one-acre area on Town Farm Road by the transfer station — which is expected to open in coming weeks. Dogtoberfest will feature a timed, 5K run (to be done with or without a dog ...
Furry friends invited to Howl-O-Ween Dog Pawty
Dayton Daily News: XENIA - Both two- and four-footed guests to Greene County Parks & Trails' Howl-O-Ween Dog Pawty will enjoy an afternoon of contests and camaraderie from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday at Pierce Park, Scout Dog Park, 618 Dayton-Xenia Road. ...


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RELEASE THE HOUNDS
The Salem News: By Paul Leighton Staff writer BEVERLY — The new Beverly Dog Park doesn't officially open until tomorrow. But Howie, Casey and Bentley got a sneak preview this week and liked what they saw. The bichon poodle, collie and cockapoo chased each other, ...
Strut Your Mutt Event Changed To Nov. 5 Due To Weather
Patch: Come on out to Essex County's Brookdale Dog Park off Grove Street for a parade that is sure to tickle your fancy—whether you bring a mutt or not. The event had been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 but has been changed due to the inclement weather ...
Briefly In the News
Coastline Pilot: •The Friends of Laguna Beach Dog Park have donated five refurbished benches and five mature sycamore trees to the park. City staff has recently installed the benches and planted the trees, which will help shade areas of the park. ...

It's A Doggone Adventure For The Pooches At Trail Paws
Patch: Typical locations include the off leash dog park and beach at Chambers Creek Properties in University Place, Tacoma's Point Defiance Park and Salmon Beach (Simons was a longtime resident and granted access by residents that she uses today), ...
Activist Rocks Rocky Hill
Patch: The lyrics are about the features of Rocky Hill such as the low tax rate, the Dog Park and Elm Ridge Park. The Rocky Hill Riverfront Preservation is a group of residents who "share the common goal of protecting the lifestyle that Rocky Hill offers," ...
CK police looking for car submerged in river
Chatham Daily News: Chatham-Kent police cordoned off a corner of Chatham's off leash dog park Friday afternoon, after reports that a vehicle was submerged in the Thames River. Members of the Chatham-Kent fire department used their rescue boat to patrol the river, ...
Halloween Happenings Guide for Greater Brandon – Oct. 28-31
Patch:  Halloween Dog Costume Contest / Oct. 29 / 4 pm / Mango Dog Park, 11717 Clay Pit Road, Seffner / Dress up your dog in their best outfit and come on out for some Halloween fun and treats. Special treat bags will be given to all dogs in ...
Collier Community Park Moving Forward
Patch: Resident Mary Lou Kientz left a paper in the new community center during this month's Oktoberfest and a few residents wrote down their thoughts that included a pool, dog park, sledding area, miniature golf course and even a small arms firing range. ...
Family fun and frightful events for Halloween weekend
Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette: The Champaign Park District is hosting Howl'oween at the Bark District at 2 pmDogs and owners can sign up for the costume contest and doggie parade which will be held in the large dog section of the dog park. Registration is scheduled for 1-1:50 pm, ...
City Council Reviews Projects, Dreams At Eco-Summit – October 28, 2011
Arcata Eye: “It would be great to have a dog park,” he said. Diemer said dog parks pose tricky problems. Small and large dogs can come into conflict, so fencing is required. Further, it would probably have to be several acres in size to allow sufficient space for ...

Countdown to Halloween
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com: A morning parade will start at 10 am Saturday with registration at 9:15 am at Brookdale Dog Park, 20 Bellevue Ave. Montclair. An afternoon parade will begin at 2 pm with registration at 1:15 pm at South Mountain Dog Park, West South Orange Avenue and...

Calendar
Tallahassee Democrat: Thomasville Dog Park, Thomasville, Ga.. Mighty Mullet Maritime Festival: Seafood, arts and crafts vendors, live music, contests, demonstrations, more. 10 am $3; children 12 and under free. Woolley Park, Mound Street, Panacea. ...
Stokesdale residents to receive survey soon
Guilford County Northwest Observer: Town residents will also be asked if amenities such as nature trails, fitness stations, tennis courts, swings, a dog park, splash park or an additional nine holes of disc golf should be added at the park, or if lighting of the athletic fields should be ...
Marco, Capri fire-rescue departments get new pet oxygen masks
Marco Island Sun Times: At an informal presentation at the Canine Cove dog park within Mackle Park, representative Jill McKee handed over the masks after demonstrating one on her 6-year-old border collier. “He's Jack, I'm Jill,” McKee quipped as she placed the cone-line ...
Kage Mann: McEuen Field Is Used
The Spokesman Review (blog): I see people all the time using McEuen Field as a dog park. I see kids playing frizbee there and flying their kites. Also, in the winter the neighborhood kids have their sleds out etc. I've gone there to watch the fireworks and picnic there. ...

Local news briefs – Oct. 28, 2011
Akron Beacon Journal: AKRON: The Akron Dog Park, 499 Memorial Parkway, will host Howl-O-Ween from 11 am to 2 pm Saturday. There will be a costume contest for dogs, exhibition booths, baked goods for dogs and humans, games of skill and demonstrations by the Akron Police ...
Dog park meant to honor special team : News : ColoradoConnection ...
By Alia Willson: Four legged friends are getting a special gift in honor of a fallen soldier and his K-9 partner.
Gabelich to host birthday-party fundraiser to benefit dog park
Eighth District Councilmember Rae Gabelich will host a birthday party for herself that will benefit the Uptown Dog Park at Scherer Park. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 7pm to 10pm at the Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave. ...

Dog park dedication | koaa.com | Colorado Springs | Pueblo |
Today, Fort Carson officials dedicated a dog park to the memory of a fallen soldier and his canine partner. CPI. Kory D. Wiens and his military dog Cooper were ...
Volunteers needed for dog park » Local News » The Star Beacon ...
Ashtabula County will be a little more doggy friendly in November after volunteers from the newly formed Lake Erie Dog Park Association erect the fence at ...
Horsham Dog Park...the park your dog loves best! - Vet's ...
Information that's important to the health and well being of your furry friend.
Fresh Alternative to the Dog Park Zooms into Charlotte - Fishman ...
Zoom Room Charlotte, canine social club, grand opening event and fundraiser for Partnership for Pets on Oct 22.
Clemmons Approves Funding Water for Dog Park - WGHP
The Village of Clemmons Council unanimously approved funding of up to $9296 for water line and plumbing for a new dog park planned for Clemmons.
 » Local News » The Star Beacon ...

Ashtabula County will be a little more doggy friendly in November after volunteers from the newly formed Lake Erie Dog Park Association erect the fence at ...
Horsham Dog Park...the park your dog loves best! - Vet's ...
Information that's important to the health and well being of your furry friend.
Fresh Alternative to the Dog Park Zooms into Charlotte - Fishman ...
Zoom Room Charlotte, canine social club, grand opening event and fundraiser for Partnership for Pets on Oct 22.
Clemmons Approves Funding Water for Dog Park - WGHP
The Village of Clemmons Council unanimously approved funding of up to $9296 for water line and plumbing for a new dog park planned for Clemmons.