| Dogs commingle with sculptures at St. Louis University dog park STLtoday.com: It's a dog park with sculptures," said Matt Sanders, 23, of the Central West End. At rush hour one recent evening, Sanders' red-coated mixed-breed, Autumn Renee, was playing with six other dogs on the lot, which is owned by St. Louis University and is ...  | |||||
| Dog park controversy: Who should pay? The Seattle Times: The article “Dog parks draw some howls,” by Lynn Thompson [NWMonday] left out some pertinent facts about the dog park controversy in Seattle. Only 20 percent of dog owners license their pets, and one-third of Seattle Animal Control's budget is covered ... | |||||
| City of Parsons approves pilot project for dog park KOAM-TV: At Monday night's city commission meeting, commissioners approved the creation of a dog park pilot project. A concerned groups of residents who are working to make Parsons a more pet friendly community have been meeting with city staff over the past ... | |||||
| Dog park draw some howls The Seattle Times: It's an off-leash park with a view, and the city was considering reducing the size of the Beacon Hill site named after Dr. Jose Rizal from about five acres to 1.4 acres. Now the city says only one acre would be trimmed. Dog owners who use it are angry ... | |||||
| Fort Woof barks up right tree for dogs The Rambler: The Fort Woof Dog Park offers freedom and fun for dog owners and their dogs alike. Located in Gateway Park off of Beach Street in Fort Worth, it is a place for on-campus students and commuters to go for a little canine company. ... | |||||
| Dog park honors fallen Oregon soldier and his dog KPTV.com: A dog park in Colorado has been named in honor of a fallen Oregon soldier and his canine partner. Army Corporal Kory Wiens and his yellow lab, Cooper, were both killed by a bomb while patrolling in Iraq in 2007. Wiens, who grew up in Dallas, ...  | |||||
| Westport cops searching for murder suspect Westport-News: "We're focusing our search within a half-mile radius of here (Winslow Dog Park) and that's only because he might be bunkered down here because of the police presence. We're also responding to any additional reports that come in. ... | |||||
| (PLAY)GROUND ZERO: WHERE CAN DOGS RUN? Philadelphia Inquirer: HOW TO BUILD A DOG PARK: We agree that there's no room for Jack, Ollie and Liberty in Chew Playground. But there has to be another way, right? Matt and Posey expressed interest in finding a more permanent place for their dogs to play, one that wouldn't ... | |||||
| Four Paws Animal Hospital to Host Special Event in Statham Benefiting Pooches ... Patch: All proceeds will benefit the construction of the Statham Dog Park at Furr Lane Park.Vaccines and microchips will be administered by Dr. Thibodeaux. In addition to benefiting the construction of the dog park, both services benefit furry friends. ... | |||||
| Getting recognized for contribution The Morrisburg Leader: At the November 1st South Dundas council meeting, Councillor Evonne Delegarde suggested that the township be recognized for its contribution to the 50/50 grant projects, the Morrisburg Lion's Pavillion and the South Dundas Dog Park. ... | |||||
| Are you cool with Seattle's oldest park going to the dogs? MyNorthwest.com: "Every dog park I've ever seen is soon stripped of its grass," said Ross. "To think this would happen to Denny Park, I think it's tragic." Co-host Luke Burbank agrees that dog parks aren't pretty to look at. "They're not aesthetically that pleasing to ... | |||||
| POLL: Are Off-Leash Parks Working in Arlington? Patch: Some even suggested adding extending off-leash dog park hours. According to Connelly, adding afternoon hours has suggested by residents numerous times, though that would require a bylaw change that would need to be approved by town meeting. ...  | |||||
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| Parks, open space investments for (better) life Chicago Sun-Times: Gregory Island Park: The area of the island north of Indian Trail – nearly four acres – was converted into a dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs. Stonegate Park: Guided by local residents' input, a paved walking path and mulched ...   | |||||
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| Mitchell Parks Department studies donor policy Daily Republic: Work on the city's first dog park is moving ahead, Rodiek told the board. The park will have a 2.3-acres area for large dogs and a separate 0.75-acre area for smaller dogs. It will feature water stations for the dogs and drinking facilities for people ... | |||||
| City Council and County Commissioners unite in facilitating growth at the Port ... Tillamook Headlight Herald: The Blue Heron French Cheese Company applied for grant funds to build a dog park, and have a fireworks display. The committee decided that a dog park would not be a significant tourist draw, whereas fireworks would draw people from outside the area. ... | |||||
| Jones leads Strub for Olympia council seat The Olympian: She also lists her work advocating for Camp Quixote, a Boulevard Road roundabout and a new dog park at Sunrise Park as accomplishments. But her experience also meant controversy. She voted to raise building-height limits on the isthmus to as much as 90 ... | |||||
| ACOG talks trees Wilkes Barre Times-Leader: He and Zagrapan mentioned the sports fields, the dog park, as well as the parking lot, would be protected by rainwater runoff if more trees were planted. Council Vice President Dennis Macheska also mentioned some area in Ransom Township he believed ... | |||||
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| Council: no to Gobbie's outdoor music Galena Gazette: In particular, Painter spoke about the concerns people voiced about the noise with a possible dog park at Recreation Park. "She feels the noise associated with this (Gobbie's) outdoor entertainment would have a far greater impact on more residential ... | |||||
| In Windsor Heights, one incumbent reelected, one challenger wins a seat DesMoinesRegister.com: “I am so proud of the work the council was able to do: starting and finishing Colby Park, the dog park, the work on 63rd and Hickman,” he said. The next city council meeting will be at 6 pm Monday, Dec. 5, at City Hall, 1133 66th St. There will not be ... | |||||
| Ward-4 Commissioner Roger Marietta serves another term WALB-TV: Marietta said he will take up a couple of issues his opponent supported and push for them. He'll work to start a fall clean up effort downtown for ASU's homecoming, and he'll work with Parks and Recreation to open a dog park.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
The Dog Park News (November 10, 2011)
