Wednesday, November 9, 2011

The Dog Park News (November 9, 2011)

Dog park or running of the bulls
Canada.com: By Pat Newson, Comox Valley Echo November 8, 2011 After reading the article on Comox councillors discussing the possibility of a dog park (Echo, 28 Oct 11), it seems as if we are talking more about a running of the bulls than allowing a modicum of ...
Easley's First Dog Park Nears Completion
Patch: By Jeff Brush Easley dogs will soon have a new hangout at Hagood Park when the city's firsdog park is completed. The Easley Recreation Department recently installed fencing around approximately one acre at Hagood Park in the city's West End. "It's ...
Dog park thrown bone
YorkRegion.com: Megan Lui (from left), with Ninja, Callie the dog and Ella Smylie, 9, and mom, Allison, take in the launch of Tower Hill off-leash dog park. The park is expected to get a year-long reprieve as the Richmond Hill figures out what to do with the property. ...
Halloween Pooch Parade at Brookdale Park and South Mountain Dog Park
Patch: The parades were held at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair and South Mountain Dog Park in Maplewood/Millburn over the past weekend, which was rescheduled after last week's snowstorm. “Our dog parks have become popular places for dog owners to ...
Shelton Dog Park Diary
Patch: A wood carving, information kiosk and shed have been added to the Shelton Dog Park, and the dilapidated house is coming down! Dogs and humans visiting the Shelton Dog Park over the past couple of months have probably noticed some significant additions ...

NEW: Fourth El Dorado Dog Park Option Emerges
Gazette Newspapers: Staff members from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine have recommended a new fourth option for the El Dorado Dog Park. The Parks and Recreation Commission is set to decide on a possible location at its 9 am, Thursday, Nov. ...
Oak Island couple raising funds for new dog park
StarNewsOnline.com: Denise Beyer (left) and her dog Demi are joined by Oak Island Parks and Recreation Director Kellie Beeson on Oct. 25 at the future home of the Oak Island Salty Dog Park, located in the existing Bill Smith Park on Fish Factory Road. ...

Dog Town USA Adds a New Dog Park
Dog Channel: A wonderful off-leash dog park was one of the strengths of the town's entry, and now it has opened a second dog park, the Cherry Hill Dog Park. DOG FANCY Editor Ernie Slone toured the second location in August when he visited the town and was impressed ...

Rincon Hill Dog Park Nears Completion
Curbed SF: Last week, LiveSOMA attended a meeting for the Rincon Hill Dog Park. The park will "be ready for a soft opening in a matter of days" and "they're just waiting for the Board of Supervisors to sign the lease on November 15th. ...

We Talk Dog: More than just doggy day care
The Birmingham News: By Roy L. Williams -- The Birmingham News View full sizeThe Birmingham News/Linda StelterEmma, Kanan and Reagan chase a ball in the dog park that We Talk Dog owner Adam Summerford, center, built adjacent to his new dog training and grooming facility in ...

Public health investigating dog bite incident
Woodstock Sentinel Review: The border collie was at the Roth Park dog park at about noon with a man, woman and two other dogs. Two of these three dogs were border collies, one of which was named "Izzy." Public health is seeking information about the dog to avoid a series of ...
To help the dogs
El Dorado Times: By Julie Clements Several dogs and their owners turned out Saturday at the dog park for “Bark in the Park,” a fundraiser to benefit Alex's House Dog Rescue. The event, which focused on fundraising and increasing awareness of Alex's House, ...
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XGrass Teams Up With the Atlanta Humane Society on New Outdoor Dog Park
DigitalJournal.com: XGrass, a full-service leading supplier of synthetic turf, was thrilled to have the opportunity to provide over 20000 square feet of XGrass Pet artificial grass for the Atlanta Humane Society's new outdoor dog park. Atlanta Humane Society efforts ...
Final Off Leash Park Report Submitted
Opinion250 News: By 250 News Prince George, BC – The Off Leash Advisory Committee has presented its final report on areas which should be considered for either a fenced dog park, or off leash park. The report recommends high priority be given to areas within Duchess ...
Berwyn Park District announces $1 million grant
Suburban Life Publications: The money also will be used for a new dog park at Karban Park, the replacement of playground equipment at Hessler, Sunshine and Smirz Park, as well as updates and repairs to the Liberty Cultural Center. A new concession stand also will be built in ...
City explores off-leash animal areas
WSAU: Wausau does not have a dedicated dog park though dogs can use the horse corral at Marathon Park when the Wisconsin Valley Fair is not in season. Dog owners told the committee they have used Sylvan Park and other wooded areas of the city to exercise ...

Belgrade chooses Heart of the Valley as dog pound
Belgrade News: Among adoption services and other things, the shelter offers humane education, stray drop-off and a fenced dog park where people can come and walk their animals. “When someone comes in here for a pet we have a lot of other services they can take ...
Local News In Brief
St. George Daily Spectrum: GEORGE - Dixie State College students, faculty and staff will join together to participate in this semester's Campus to Community service project, which will be from 3 to 5 pm Wednesday at the new dog park under construction in Washington City at 300 ...



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Flu shots for dogs available this season
Fox 31 KDVR.com: Well, if your dog likes to play at the dog park or at doggy daycare, than your dog is at risk and needs to be vaccinated. Kari Shohet,owner of Hobnob Doggy Daycare and Hotel in Lakewood knows all too well the risks of dogs getting sick. ...
Thanksgiving Fun: Football Fields in The Woodlands, Texas
Yahoo! Sports: This park has a play space for children, a basketball court, a dog park, and a large open field perfect for this Thanksgiving's family football game. This means young or old, dog or not, the entire family can enjoy the festivities. ...
Community works on park improvements
WTHI: A plan to put a dog park in upper area of Hillcrest has been put on hold because the parks department found out they no longer own the land. "Checking our T's and I's we realized that property and shelter house had been deeded over to SIHI in 2005," ...
Letter: Scanlon's hard work gains him support
Wicked Local: Learning of the dog park committee for Beverly, lead us to Mayor Scanlon. His love of animals, support of the dog park, and his kindness compels me to write in with my support. With our volunteered time for the dog park and his campaign, we've had the ...
City Council to decide on outdoor smoking restrictions
The Downey Patriot: The proposed ordinance would outlaw smoking at all city parks – including the skateboard park at Independence Park and dog park at Rio San Gabriel Park – and at city-sponsored events held on city-owned property. The ban would not apply to the sidewalk ...
One year later
Your Ottawa Region: Currently, he sits on the committees for a new dog park, the Heritage House Museum and the Smiths Falls and District Club for Youth. He said the project he would like to see completed most over his first term in office is the renovation of town hall. ...
Town begins Phase 2 of trail
Mayerthorpe Freelancer: The club included the trail in a grant application for upgrading of diamond 2 and a leashed dog park between diamonds 1 and 2. "They got cut back on their grant." Originally council had planned to take phase 2 of the trail to the north end of town up ...

Photos With Santa & Mrs. Claus at Island Dog Park | Community ...
By admin: For a tax deductible donation of $15 (per family, unlimited dogs and/or children) to the Friends of Island Dog Park you can have your dog's photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Photos will be available in digital format. Contact us if you need ...
Halloween Pooch Parade at Brookdale Park and South Mountain ...
By Jack Durschlag: The parades were held at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair and South Mountain Dog Park in Maplewood/Millburn over the past weekend, which was rescheduled after last week's snowstorm. “Our dog parks have become popular places ...
2 Bigger Dogs Maul Family's Pet At Naperville Park « CBS Chicago
By Adam Harrington; As WBBM Newsradio's Regine Schlesinger reports, this past Friday, Karine Malec said she and her 6-year-old son took their 2 1/2-year-old Maltese-Yorkie mix Jasper to the Springbrook Prairie Dog Park in Naperville, the Daily Herald reported ...
The Woodlands Dog Park Club | Dog Parks | The
The Dog Friendly areas in The Woodlands are managed and maintained by The Woodlands Township, Parks and Recreation Dept. We thank The Woodlands Township for the great parks that they bring to our community and the joy that they give to our best buddies!
Bull Creek District Park Visit « Austin Parks Foundation Blog
By Austin Parks Foundation: This is at the southern end of Bull Creek Greenbelt, is now the site of an on-leash dog park, and was the site of tremendous flooding in August 2010 where major amounts of rock and gravel changed the very nature of the falls and swimming ...

Fort Carson dog park named for fallen Soldier, K-9 | Article | The ...
The dog park at Fort Carson, Colo., was named after dog handler Cpl. Kory Wiens and his canine partner Sgt. Cooper, the first K-9 team killed in action since ...
September 28, 2011 | Hudson Dog Park
Thank you to all of the volunteers that showed up last Saturday to help clear the future dog park area and those that provided food! If you get a chance you ...
Horsham Dog Park...the park your dog loves best! - Events
Sunday, November 13th - 10 AM from Horsham Dog Park Come out and celebrate 3 years off leash! Registration fees and donations collected will benefit the ...

Santa Paws - Lakewood Dog Park - Calendar Event
The Lakewood, Ohio dog park is a fenced in area in the metro parks where dogs can play and socialize off leash.