Saturday, November 12, 2011

The Dog Park News (November 12, 2011)

Planned Paso Robles dog park may have found a new home
San Luis Obispo Tribune: By Tonya Strickland | A planned dog park in Paso Robles may have found a new home. The Paso Robles City Council on Nov. 1 approved a change in location for the proposed park, moving it away from the Salinas River. ...
Dedham dog park to be located at Dolan park
Daily News Transcript: By Dave Eisenstadter Initially set to be located in a town park, the dog park came upon a stumbling block with the finance committee, which recommended against it. The Dolan Recreation Center on Common Street, where the recreation department has its ...


Puparazzi Fashion Show
The Humane Society of Broward County is having its fundraiser on December 11, 2011. See dog fashions rivaling styles from Lady Gaga to Michael Jackson ...
Dog owners respond to dog park controversy
The Seattle Times: [“Dog park controversy: Who should pay?” Northwest Voices, Nov. 8.] Dog walkers help dog owners while they are at work by giving dogs the regular exercise and socialization they need to muster self-control. This assists the city with animal control, ...
Dixie State students serve community by cleaning up Washington dog park
The Dixie Sun: Dixie State College students, faculty and community members gathered Wednesday to help beautify Washington City in the form of a brand-new dog park. The park, located at 300 E. 400 South in Washington, still doesn't have an official title yet. ...
Dog owner would like a park in Virgil for his furry friend
Niagara Advance: Don Read, and his dog Jasper, are wondering if there are other residents in Virgil who would be interested in having a dog park in the sports park. Read is asking people let him know so he can create a petition of names to give to councillors. ...
New dog area near El Dorado Park wins OK
Long Beach Press-Telegram: By Eric Bradley, Staff Writer LONG BEACH - The Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday voted 7-0 to approve a location for a dog park south of Spring Street near El Dorado Park. Three sites that met varying levels of resistance from community ...
Meet Natalie Sullivan and Dolce
Patch: Natalie Sullivan, a Sweat Mountain dog park lover and Northeast Cobb resident for 15 years, normally visits the park with her dog Dolce in the afternoons, but was out and about early this week. “I'm usually part of the evening crowd here at the park," ...
Nocatee building second community park
Ponte Vedra Recorder: According to renderings, the park will provide Nocatee residents with about 10 acres of wooded and cleared greenspace, and will feature a large gazebo for events, a playground, soccer field, dog park and nature trails. Richard T. Ray, a PARC Group ...
Park People puts focus back on Abilene 'pocket parks'
ReporterNews.com: But the group soon had another goal: to organize and fund the construction of Abilene's firsdog park. After many months of stumping and fundraising by Park People Coordinator Lydia Long and numerous volunteers, Camp Barkeley, a fenced area for ...
Chesnut Park caters to nature buffs
Tampa Bay Newspapers: Located at 2200 East Lake Road, the park offers no less than 13 picnic shelters, a boat ramp, two playgrounds, horseshoe pits, a softball field and even a dog park. “Limo loves to walk here,” Andy Milot of Oldsmar said of his Dalmatian as they walked...


For Many, New Park Is Field of Dreams
The Ledger: Phase two is to include a passive picnic area, dog park and a five-field baseball/softball complex with a concession stand and rest room. The phase is already designed and permitted, but no money is available for construction. ...
Kathleen Klinck Thanks the Voters of East Haddam
Patch: Katie and Kathleen Klinck and their little girl, Foxy, at the East Haddam Dog Park. I want to thank the voters of East Haddam for once again re-electing me as your Town Treasurer. I will continue to do my best to manage your tax dollars prudently to ...
Approved: Chemianus steps into future
Canada.com: We have talked about a Chemainus sea walk, we have talked about a dog park," Mayor Tom Walker said before the final decision was made. "We have talked about a new entrance to town. We've talked about the River Road roundabout. ...
Outdoor recreation areas around Manhattan offer more than just fresh air
K-State Collegian: Even when there isn't a home K-State football game, visitors can use the disc golf course and dog park at Tuttle Creek. The park reservoir is also open. "Of course, fishing is always going to be good, still," Lovin said. While hunting is not allowed on ...


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Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan puts city projects on hold
Louisville Courier-Journal: The reconstruction of Richard Vissing Park, which had been primarily a forested area, to feature softball fields, a dog park, playground, seating and hiking trails through the remaining woods. • Demolition of houses to make way for the canal. ...
Veteran's new friends pitch in
Morning Sentinel: He's become a familiar face at the dog park in Augusta, where he takes his service dog Mabel for exercise. There too, people tell him, "Keep your chin up." Rollins said he was reluctant to call a reporter about his plight and problems that arose with ...
E-MAIL TO THE EDITOR: Mayor Recaps Budget Adjustments, Recognition For Linda Bird
Patch: Photos are $10 with proceeds going to the future off leash dog park. You can also pick up a 2012 SUNDogs Calendar (free with SUNDogs membership or $5 each).
A 'Promise' for the future
Hometown News: The Promise plan features a wheelchair-accessible pool, hot tub, putt-putt golf course and computer lab, as well as a dog park, mini-store, organic garden and nursery, arcade, hair and nail salon and medical clinic. Other amenities include video ...

It's time for a DOG PARK in Prospect/ Crown Heights! « Brooklynian ...
I've been hoping for years now that someone would start a dog park in Prospect Heights/Crown Heights, but no one has. So, I guess I'm going to stop waiting ...
The Landings Association, Inc. - Dog Park
To register your dog and obtain a Dog Park permit, you must bring documentation to The Landings Association that your dog has a current Chatham County Dog ...