The Dog Park News (November 22, 2011)

Lewes residents make case for dog park Delmarva Now: LEWES -- Lewes residents and City Council members voiced both support for and concerns about the concept of having a dog park in Lewes at the council's Nov. 14 meeting. Taylor Abercrombie of Lewes Unleashed made a presentation to a packed council ...

Dog park reaches one-year mark ReporterNews.com: By Greg Kendall Ball Greg Kendall-Ball/Reporter-News Frank Zerilli from the Tummy Rub Bakery concocted a few canine-friendly birthday cakes to commemorate the anniversary of the Camp Barkeley Dog Park on ...

Meeting Notes: Dog Park, Proposed Cell Tower, New City Hall Patch: Some city residents who live near the dog park expressed frustration with noise, parking, pet owners and their dogs walking on private property, and other problems. Among residents' suggestions to city leadership: relocating the park, and designate the ...

Omaha's Hanscom Bark Park gives midtown dogs a park to call their own Examiner.com: Midtown Omaha dogs welcomed a new neighborhood dog park on a crisp autumn Saturday morning. The brand new Hanscom Bark dog park had its official grand opening yesterday, November 19th. The new park is located at the northeast corner of Hanscom Park, ...

Murrieta: Officials dedicate new park Southwest Riverside News Network: As the city's 49th park, the completed facility includes a baseball diamond with synthetic turf, playground, snack bar, restrooms, and a dog park. The fenced-in area for the dogs is divided into two areas, one for the puppies and smaller dogs, ...

Playtime in Easley, America, for despairing dogs Dream Dogs: by Lianne Wilkinson on November 21, 2011 Work has finally started at Hagood Park on Easley's long awaited dog park, according to the City Administrator, Fox Simons. Simons has said that he hopes the dog park will be ready to open before the festivities ...

Holiday pet photos at the Orcas Animal Shelter Islands' Sounder: The Orcas Animal Shelter and the Orcas Off-Leash Dog Park are sponsoring their second annual holiday event: a photo session with island dogs and cats. Damien Stark will be photographing pets and their owners on Sunday, Nov. ...

Dreaming of a woof Christmas Toronto Sun: Inspired by the ever-growing “i” generation, iStyle Originals are sure to turn heads at the dog park, $19.99;. Show off your pet's personality and yours too with a tattoo. From bones to bunnies, and paw prints to a fire hydrant, ...

Holiday Pooch Pics Fund Dog Rescues Patch: By the end of the day, the photo opps had raised $480 for CHEW Dog Rescue, the newest endeavor at Canine Health Eduation and Welfare, a local non-profit best known for its efforts to establish a leash-free dog park in the Gig Harbor area. ...

Taylorsville considering new vicious animal ordinance ABC 4: Melissa Douthit's hound loves the Taylorsville dog park. Melissa says they see all breeds of dogs there and you can't judge them by size, or shape."I have seen dogs that are supposedly vicious be the sweetest dogs in the world and really little dogs ...

Cross Creek Linear Park trail faces more delays Fayetteville Observer: At the foot of the new steps, which should be installed this month, the trail will climb the creek bluffs, offering three overlooks before linking with the existing trail where it leads to Riverside Dog Park. That path will be paved once a metal bridge ...

City launches new website Shore News Today: Boasting a municipal golf course, dog park, airport, community center, beach and numerous amenities beyond routine things like zoning and trash pick-up, Ocean City required something beyond a municipal template. City officials say conducting business ...

Committee will study off-leash dog parks Cape Breton Post: “Council has asked us to go out and work with the community to determine what types of requirements should be put into place for an off-leash dog park. For example, should they be close to schools? Should they be of a certain size? ... Get expert help developing your dog park and, thru November 22nd only, get $5 off on the purchase price using coupon code LNOV1130 - click here to find out more

Man's best friend may fetch the flu Austin News: Dog owners at Austin's Norwood Estate Dog Park Saturday said they hadn't heard of the disease. However, many said they would look into vaccinating their pets. "I know that if you don't take preventative measures, it's going to cost a lot of money," ...

No moustache for me, please Orangeville Banner: A member of the crack research team commented the other day about how well Orangeville's leash-free dog park is being used. He went on to quip, “kind of like cats in the rest of town.” If you grew up in Orangeville and are of a certain vintage, ...

North Carolina Greenville Mayor & City Council Attack Your Gun Rights Again AmmoLand.com: ... under out-going Mayor Pat Dunn, recently passed draconian legislation that mandates posting against carry in 25 broad areas and numerous sub-regions of Greenville parks - including a clear over-reaching ban in the city's dog park! ...

Grant helps spay/neuter program Quincy Herald Whig: The organization adopts nearly 1000 companion animals into new homes, provides free and low cost spay, neuter and vaccination services, operates a community dog park, provides Humane Investigations and Humane Education programs. ...

Trail corporation forwards public recommendations to consultant Western Star: There are discussions in the city pertaining to the development of a dog park and skateboard park, and the trail network should be accessible to those areas if/when they come to fruition, according to the chair. The board would also like the consultant ...

Danvers December some things to do Wicked Local: Friends of Danvers Dog Park Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 pm in the Community Room of People's United Bank (formerly DanversBank). We need fundraising ideas and volunteers, all are welcome! Also follow us on Facebook for the latest info.