Saturday, December 31, 2011

The Dog Park News (December 31, 2011)

Dog Park Completion Delayed
Patch: By Jeff Brush Hagood Park could be the home of Easley's first dog park. The city's first dog park isn't quite ready for the grand introduction to resident's canine friends, but officials say it shouldn't be long now. The city hoped to have the dog park ...

Dog park effort under way in Adrian
Adrian Daily Telegram: Whitcher is helping with an effort to bring a dog park to Adrian. By John Mulcahy An effort is under way to create a dog park in Adrian. City parks and recreation director Mark Gasche said he asked for $5000 in the 2012-13 parks and forestry capital ...
Miller featured in Women's World magazine
Shelby County Reporter: Miller won the nationwide Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest earlier this year and received $10000 and a year's supply of dog food, both of which she donated to the animal shelter. Miller and Honey Belle, Miller's adopted shepherd mix, also won $500000 in ...
No. 10 of 2011: To leash or or not to leash
Darien Times: Off-leash proponents have said a dog park is an unacceptable solution as it doesn't allow for the exercise and socialization they are seeking for their pets. They also said the town's parks belong to everyone as taxpayers. Darien Police have remained ...
NEW YEAR'S REFLECTIONS: City leaders assess the trials and triumphs of the ...
Destin Log: One accomplishment of which I'm especially proud is the creation of our New Dog Park. The group of volunteers who worked so tirelessly to earn the money for this project have shown us what power the citizenry have when presented with a problem. ...

City agrees to manage dogged LAPD lawn after nature burns it
blogdowntown: The grassy area outside the reflective building has become a beloved neighborhood dog park and social gathering spot, but is struggling under the lack of attention from the city. "This multimillion dollar building was built without any funds for ...

Residents enjoy their canine friends as the new year comes barking
Thousand Oaks Acorn: LITTLE BUDDY—Two-year-old Richard Black of Thousand Oaks tries to give a Boston terrier a hug while playing at the Thousand Oaks Dog Park on Tuesday. HOLD ON TIGHT— Below, Schnitzel, a 16-month-old dachshund, holds on tight as her owner, ...
New Year's Resolutions to Make with your Pet!
Petside: Up their ante on activity by taking an extra walk, double the length of your normal walk or find a new dog park nearby for a special outing a few times a week. Your dog will love meeting (and sniffing) new dogs and you might make a new friend or two as ...

Fond farewells: Woodstock council member handing reins to woman she once ousted
Cherokee Tribune: Collins also advocated the city creating a dog park, something she wanted to see happen before she left office. The city purchased property on Dupree Road, where the Waldan Chase apartment complex was located. The buildings were destroyed in the ...
BART Initiative in Livermore, Rejection of Pleasanton School Parcel Tax Were ...
Livermore Independent: The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District extended the trial period for an off leash dog park in Robertson Park. The extension would provide the district with a full year of information regarding the proposal. The election of Ben Santer to the ...


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The Year In Review
Barnstable Patriot: NEWS – Spearheaded by West Barnstable resident Wolfgang Fattler and Town Councilor Jan Barton, a movement is afoot to establish at least one dog park in the Town of Barnstable. NEWS – A group of carpentry students from Cape Cod Regional Technical High ..