The Dog Park News (November 11, 2011)

Dog Park Hosts Fundraiser With Doggie Pedicures and Holiday Portraits Patch:  All donations will go toward supporting and maintaining Half Moon Bay's volunteer-run dog park. By Christa Bigue Half Moon Bay's very own dog park, a patch of fenced in wood chips off Wavecrest Road next to Cameron's Restaurant where dogs can run ... Webinar: Current Issues in Public Dog Park Development December 19, 2011 1:00PM EST - 2:30PM EST Register online: http://www.lorman.com Call: 866-352-9539 20% off Discount code: F2716129 Priority code: 15999

Enfield's dog park close to being completed Reminder Newspapers: The third annual Dogtoberfest was held on Oct. 29 to raise money to bring the long-awaited Enfield Dog Park into fruition. “We're so close you can taste it,” said Enfield Dog Park Committee member Karen Ward. “But, we're not quite there yet. ...

New dog park to be opened The North West Star: The Norm Smith Off-Leash Dog Park on Transmission Street will be officially opened tomorrow afternoon with a lucky draw and free microchipping and registration vouchers for the winners. Mount Isa Mayor John Molony invited all dog owners to celebrate ...

Creating dog park, club remodels among candidate's goals YourWestValley.com: “My goals are for a dog park, as we are the only Sun City that does not have one. To see the Bell Metal and Woodworking club remodeled, and to have two deeded card holders on a per property assessment receive two recreation cards.” 3. ...

Plans afoot for borough's first dog park NorthJersey.com: Residents are determined to establish the town's first dog park, but that goal may be a steep climb to overcome with a lack of financial backing. The dog park, which has long had the blessing of the mayor and council, will be located at the town-owned ...

Parks Commission Chooses Tree Farm For Dog Park Gazette Newspapers: The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously voted today (Thursday) to approve the Tree Farm Maintenance Yard location for a potential El Dorado Dog Park. The Tree Farm location is south of Spring Street and it is the site closest to Animal Care ...

Dog park slated to open by the end of the month Montrose Daily Press: ... along with the board chairwoman of Friends In Dog Ownership, a local dog advocacy group, and an employee of England Fence Company, were north of Baldridge Park's duck pond Wednesday marking the fence line for the city's new — and only — dog park. ...

Douangdara Memorial War Dog Park Fundraiser KCAU: The dog park is being built in honor of Douangdara because he was a dog handler. Douangdara was killed in Afghanistan back in August. Support Siouxland Soldiers is putting on this fundraiser Thursday from 6:00-9:00p.m. at Eldon's. ...

PG's First Fenced Dog Park Opens Opinion250 News: By 250 News Prince George, BC- Dogs and their owners turned out this morning for the grand opening of the first fenced dog park in the city. The 1 acre site is split into two fenced areas with crushed aggregate forming a ring around a central “grassed ...

Dog owners welcome trial of park Central Queensland news: Daniel Rose is stoked his push for a leash-free dog park in town has been approved on a trial period. DANIEL Rose couldn't be more excited about a new leash-free dog park set to open in Emerald early next year. The dog trainer has been pushing for the ...

Students chip in to help St. George Daily Spectrum: Savannah Widmer, left, works with other Dixie State College student volunteers to help with landscaping on a future dog park in Washington City off 300 East near 400 South during the school's Campus to Community service project Wednesday. ...

An animal lover's tale Gloucester Daily Times: 17 show a benefit for the new Gloucester dog park. The tale tells the story of a middle-aged, empty-nest couple, Greg and Kate, who have returned from the suburbs to live in the city. Sylvia, a lost dog, adopts Greg, according to the collaborative, ...

Aquatic center project costs less than expected Parkersburg News: In other business, the committee members agreed to a request for fencing from local resident Teresa Hayes, who is heading up an effort to develop a dog park facility at Jackson Hill Park off Cisler Drive. Hayes asked permission to use more than 200 ...

Ideas of fifth-graders will be used to design Palm Springs park Palm Beach Post: The students' ideas for the park site include basketball courts, benches, playground equipment, a dog park, a jogging trail, pavilions, fishing docks and landscaping. Each of the five park-design finalists --- Kate Pinder and Vanessa Medrano from CO ...

Dog Flu Spreads to CO KJCT8.com: So, if your dog likes to play at the dog park or spends time around other dogs, than your dog is at risk and needs to be vaccinated. “When your interested in getting your animal vaccinated for canine influenza they need one shot and then a booster for ...

Moon Lake Park's future is explored Wilkes Barre Times-Leader" Camping was ranked highest on the list, said Gibbons, followed by swimming, the trail system, fishing, nature education, special events, shooting and archery, sports camps, snow tubing, ice skating, rock climbing, a dog park, zip lines, disc golf and ...

South Park series: Improving the park KTVQ Billings News: Whitaker referenced the new dog park at High Sierra Park and the disc golf course at Pioneer Park as successful examples of public and private partnerships in Billings. That's the route the Southside Task Force has decided to take, as they formed a ...

Amherst limits loose dogs at conservation areas GazetteNET: The commission also urged Town Manager John Musante to work to create a fenced dog park. The commission's vote was 5-1, with member Todd Walker voting against. He favored requiring dogs to be on leashes in conservation areas at all times, ...

Bay County "Bark Park" closed due to high cases of kennel cough The Bay City Times - MLive.com: By Shannon Murphy | The Bay City Times BAY CITY — The Bay County dog park, or "Bark Park" is closing today as a result of an unusually high number of kennel cough cases in the area. The park is located at the Bay County Fairgrounds, 800 Livingston St. ...

Skatepark Proposal Doesn't Land Right for Some Patch.com:The dog park is proposed for a tier above the Memorial Drive courts, on an area where a gas line makes construction impossible. Smith pointed to the discussions that proceeded the skatepark getting a green light from council. ...

Park committee has openings Agoura Hills Acorn: Among other things, the group advocated for a new dog park and splash pad; both were recently constructed at Oak Canyon Park. Committee members also help to identify and solve problems as they occur, officials say. In the past, all five elected members ... Looking for expert help in developing your dog park? Get the scoop without the poop by clicking here.

Cross-country trail unveiled at Pendleton King Park The Augusta Chronicle: Located on Troupe Street, the park offers several gardens with walking paths, benches and swings, playgrounds, an off-leash dog park, 18-hole disc golf course, wetlands and trails for birdwatching and spaces for picnicking.

Chemaiunus skatepark approved; location up in the air HQ Cowichan Valley: The plan includes a highly debated library, a waterfront walkway and road work, along with the skatepark and dog park. Chemainus resident Helen Lichtenstein knows which one she's like to see deemed a priority. “What I really wish they'd start with ...

Community Digest Brant News: Call or e-mail  for more information. Get your pet's picture with Santa at the Paris Lawn Bowling Club on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am until 4 pm The event is being held to raise funds for a new dog park in ...

Fort Worth panel recommends keeping Z Boaz Golf Course open Fort Worth Star Telegram: Under the staff recommendation, Z Boaz, between Interstate 30 and Camp Bowie West, could become a public park with a combination of walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, athletic fields and potentially a dog park. It could also get a swimming pool ...

Master site plan revealed for Curwensville Lake Clearfield Progress: ... opportunity to give input and comment on projects that have been proposed to improve or upgrade recreational opportunities at the lake such as expanded camping areas, better access to fishing, a dog park and upgrades restrooms and playground areas. ...

DC's racial makeup changes as African-Americans leave WJLA: There's a dog park right across the street and my dog gets to run around there,” Wilder said. "The Metro's right there and we have a lot of new restaurants and bars." But there's some resentment against the gentrification of neighborhoods like Shaw. ...

Three-dot: Breezy fall, festival and redevelopment edition Daytona Beach News-Journal: So congratulations to Orange City for naming its new dog park "Waggin' Trail." The name was picked after a vote on the city's website. It's cute, easy to remember, and doesn't offend anyone who thinks someone else should have been honored.