Thursday, March 31, 2011

Dog Park News (March 31, 2011)

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Dog fees, salary raises repealed
Winter Park/Maitland Observer
By Isaac Babcock A controversial pay raise and dog park fee were both struck down by the Winter Park City Commission on Monday night after being on the books for only a few months. Both of the issues came down to 3-2 votes, with newly elected ...


Dog park in Valley Stream's future?
liherald.com
Envision Valley Stream has organized a petition in support of creating a dog park, and Mayor-elect Ed Fare said that he is looking to make this dream a reality. David Sabatino, president of Envision Valley Stream, says about 300 people have already ...

Dog Park Committee Rejects Motion to Scrap All Three Proposed Sites
Patch.com
By Mike Wilkinson | Email the author | 7:33am Will content canines like these seen romping at the Lake of the Isles Dog Park, have similar experiences in the Sixth Park District of Southwest Minneapolis? There was little progress made in Monday night's ...
Dog park effort gets $25k donation
Billings Gazette
Efforts to build the city's first designated dog park, planned for High Sierra Park in the Heights, received a big boost late last week when an anonymous donor gave $25000 to the project. The donor challenged the community to match or beat the donation ...
Poisoning possible in dog death: Vet
Metro Canada - Edmonton
Amanda Lussier shows a photo of Simon, who died suddenly this week after a trip to the dog park, as Jewel looks on. The Edmonton Humane Society urges people to keep pets in sight and to report any information related to any deliberate harm to animals ...
Best hound around
Northern Virginia Daily
FRONT ROYAL -- Canine royalty came to town Tuesday night to help raise money for a community dog park. Westminster Kennel Club 2011 winner, the Scottish deerhound Hickory Wind, came to the opening reception for a new ...
BRIEF: Dog Park Committee Meets Tuesday
Patch.com
Ellisville and Ballwin area dogs like the ones shown are just a few of pooches who might benefit from the planned construction of a dog park in Ellisville. Organizers will meet at 6:30 pm on Tuesday to discuss the next step in planning. ...
Grant will add another park to Washington area
Romeo Observer
Development will include a dog park. "Our research shows, people want dog parks," Clerk Kathy Bosheers said. Also in the $115000 plan to be developed are grass volleyball courts, a picnic area including a gazebo, sidewalk links to other paths and bike ...
Cape Canaveral works on park for dogs
Florida Today
CAPE CANAVERAL -- — Dave Schirtzinger has owned dogs, but if a proposed dog park is built in Cape Canaveral he doesn't have an animal to enjoy it. Yet, that hasn't stopped Schirtzinger's pushing to get a dog park in the city. ...
Huber Heights plans new water park
WDTN
The complex will also feature an amphitheatre, tennis courts, dog park, trails and picnic shelters, operated by the YMCA. "This aquatic center is what the residents have told us they want" said Huber Heights Vice Mayor Roger Hensley. ...
Dog parks take leap forward
Innisfil Scope
By Chris Simon Town staff have put out the call, and are looking for off-leash dog park committee members. Council asked staff to recruit five volunteers for the dog park committee, during a recent meeting. Once formed, the committee will be tasked ...
Spring Snowmelt, and Brown Spots, in Woodbury
Patch.com
Area dog owners who use Woodbury's off-leash dog park off Dale Road can easily pick up after their pooches with on-site bags provided by the city. The city reminds residents to clean up their dogs' droppings.
Bark in the Bay in Palm Bay
Orlando Sentinel (blog)
Bark in the Bay, a free event for dog owners and their pets, is planned from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, April 2, at the Palm Bay Regional Park's off-leash dog park, 1951 Malabar Road NW. Bark in the Bay will include pet-related educational displays, ...
Impressed by Dunn, Finch and Grossman
Wednesday Journal
... Oak Park Arms and Holley Court; a large no-fee dog park at Lindberg Park; maintenance of parks and the Ridgeland Common rink and pool rather than expenditures of more millions of dollars; preservation of our trees and Van Bergen field houses; ...
What is Lake Forest's image?
OCRegister
Traffic improvements, a possible dog park and innovative approaches to bringing more business to town with some high-end amenities was discussed by commission and council members. Their input will be evaluated by city staff and incorporated into a ...
Parks for people or dogs top flood buyout property suggestions
Mason City Globe Gazette
The city is now asking for ideas on what to do with the land MASON CITY — A dog park, extensions of walking and bike trails, an arboretum and community gardens. These were among the many ideas brought up by about 100 residents of flood-ravaged ...
LHS thespians announce special spring show: American love story
Liberal Southwest Daily Times
People are always looking for commonalities with their significant others and many find it in the dog park. At least that's what Wingfield's Run suggests. Woman takes her dog to the park to participate in a dog run where she sees a man. ...
Hundreds of hounds head for Hamilton
Hamilton Spectator
They will gather at the Hamilton-Burlington SPCA's Off-Leash Dog Park on Dartnall Road for the event, organized by Basset Hound Rescue of Ontario, a nonprofit group that helps find homes for abandoned and unwanted dogs, whose image as lazy is belied by ...
Living on the sunny side
Hays Free Press
Sunfield properties are moving largely on the strength of the surrounding amenities, he noted: plenty of park space, a splash pool, community garden, dog park, miles of hike and bike trails, and a stocked fishing pond. The first of four amenity centers ...

The amendments would change House and legislative boundaries, based on ...
Pensacola Business Journal
Meet at the entrance to Bayview Dog Park. For more information, call 291-7658. n "Archaeology Around the World" lecture: 7 pm today, J. Earle Bowden Building, 120 Church St. Mary Glowacki with the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research will present ...
Councillors bring down tax hike
The Barrie Examiner
A second off-leash dog park worth $70000 has also been added to the budget, although no site has been identified. Coun. Barry Ward asked that $25000 of this cost be fundraised by the community. "It's not a large amount," he said. ...
Council delays decision
Sudbury Star
Included on this list is a $300000 skateboard park in Valley East, creating an off-leash dog park in Minnow Lake, parking lot improvements at both Toe Blake Arena in Coniston and McClelland Arena in Copper Cliff and service level enhancements at ...
Neighbors rap city's decision to lock historic cemetery
The Salem News
If people want to walk their dog, the city has a dog park, he said. Neighbors who live on Howard Street and some who reside in the old Salem Jail apartments on the other side of the cemetery have recently come together to protest the locked gates. ...

A Unique Community Takes Root In The Virginia Countryside
PRLog.Org (press release)
An extensive nature trail and park network, a lake for fishing and recreation and a dog park add to the distinctive community design. Architectural standards for homes in Willowsford have been exclusively designed to ensure a quality single-family home ...

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Public hearing on controversial parkland proposals goes into second night ...
www.kamloopsnews.ca
McMurdo is used as a dog park and to access trails to Peterson Creek, council was told. Some residents whose homes back onto the property were concerned about whether they could still access their back yards through a small private laneway if the ...
 
Gloucester Dog Park Represents At The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce ...
By Joey C
Gloucester Dog Park Represents At The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Home And Business Expo. Posted on March 30, 2011 by Joey C · DSC03709. Spread The GMG Love: Share. Email · Print. About Joey C. The creator of goodmorninggloucester. org ...
City, Company Experimenting with Dog-Poop-Powered Lamp | SWKPets ...
By Diane
The project would be modeled after what's known as The Park Spark Project, which began at a dog park in Cambridge, Mass. It has grown to include similar demo projects across the country, including one that's in the works in Denver. ...
Can we ever have too many parks? | St. Paul Real Estate Blog
By Teresa Boardman
Will it be an off leash dog park? A people park or some combination? We only have one off leashdog park in St. Paul and some think that is too many. It will be nice to see the land put back into service. . . but this is what it looks ...
Community Calendar: March 30 — The Baltimore Guide
By The Baltimore Guide
Canton Dog Park: There's a clean-up of the Canton Dog Park, Clinton and Toone streets on Saturday, April 2 at 10 a.m. Clean-ups are held the first Saturday of each month. There's a monthlydog park meeting at Canton Cove, ...
Destin dog park proponents raise $1100 at first meeting | destin ...
DIGGIN' DEEP FOR DOGS: Destin dog park proponents raise $1100 at first meeting | destin, deep, residents, haven, meeting, diggin, park, dog, proponents, ...
Biscuit Acres dog park to reopen in summer | Tulsa World
The city's second off-leash dog park, Biscuit Acres, is due to reopen this summer with new turf, resolved drainage issues and a few other new amenities. ...
Winter Park May Repeal Dog Park Fees - Orlando News Story - WKMG ...
WINTER PARK, Fla. -- Months after deciding to charge for use of a popular dog park, leaders in Winter Park may do away with the fees.
Dog park proponents raise $1100 at first meeting - Topix
If Destin residents haven't made it clear that they want a dog park yet - they opened up their wallets and gave another $1100 "reasons" Thursday night. ...
Lakewood Dog Park - Calendar Event
The Lakewood, Ohio dogpark is a fenced in area in the metroparks where dogs can play and socialize off leash.  
2011-03-26 Denville Dog Park – A Cold Saturday | Morris County and ...
Scraps and Rags headed to the Denville Dog Park on this cold Saturday afternoon. Though the sun was out, the wind was strong and snow lingered on the ground ...

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Dog Park News (March 30, 2011)



Small Dog Park receives donation
MiamiHerald.com
DOGGY DONATION: Nutro Products gave a dontation to the Miami Springs Small Dog Park as part of their “Room to Run” Dog Park Appreciation Project. By LAURA PILGRIM/Gazette Writer The Miami Springs Small Dog Park will be getting just a bit bigger, ...

Dog Park to Shift, Grow with Locke County Park Road Fix-up
Patch.com
Many dog-park users like current setup, but shorter road lets county reduce upkeep costs. By Chris Steller | Email the author | 12:09pm Fridley's dog park will move west within Locke County Park as part of a project this spring that will also see the ...
Here's some dog park etiquette
Chicago Sun-Times
Adam Roeske plays with dogs Boomer (left) and Dobers at the dog park at the Schweitzer Forest Preserve in Dundee Township in this 2008 photo. | Sun-Times Media File Dog parks can be great places for your pet if everyone knows how to behave, ...
The Falmouth Dog Park Nears Completion
Patch.com
By Jessica Prendergast | Email the author | 9:17am The Falmouth Dog park is due to open May 1, 2011 Located at the east end of Brick Klin road, this long awaited doggie playland is finally becoming a reality. This is the first of it's kind for Falmouth ...
Lack of respect for park a dog-gone shame
Shoreline Beacon
Anyone wishing to use the Saugeen Shores Off-Leash Dog Park throughout the winter has been greeted by this sign. The park, located at the former Port Elgin landfill, has been closed due to snow and general disrespect from some of its users. ...
Dog park fundraising under way
Mohave Valley News
By NEIL YOUNG/The Daily News BULLHEAD CITY — At Monday's Dog Park Committee meeting, at least 30 people turned out — considered a good showing by organizers. “To see the crowd here today is heartening,” said Bullhead City Mayor Jack Hakim. ...
Purchase permits to Central Bark
Suburban Life Publications
Permits are required to offset the maintenance costs and protect the users of the dog park. Owners will be required to show current proof of shots for their dogs at the time of registration. Park hours are from dawn to dusk. The dog park is located at ...
Joggin' & dog'n
Paso Robles Press
Proceeds benefited the construction fund for a new Paso Robles Dog Park as well as Woods Humane Society. Woods also had dogs on hand for locals to adopt in the Rent-a-Dog program for a $50 donation. “We had a great turnout with 130 dogs and an ...
Dog show winner to appear today
Northern Virginia Daily
FRONT ROYAL -- The winner of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is scheduled to appear in Front Royal today in support of the proposed local dog park. Hickory Wind, the 2011 winner of the show, will be a guest at the opening reception for the "Bark ...
Doug Linkhart a "neighborhood guy" with knack for outreach
Denver Post
By Anthony Cotton Approach to politics — Doug Linkhart, a divorced father of three, spends time with his children Ruby, 17, and Nathan, 15, at a dog park on a recent Friday. Mayoral hopeful Linkhart says that there's a difference between being popular ...
VIDEO: Raise the Woof Kicks-Off White Rock Lake Centennial Celebration
SMU Daily Mustang
By Jefferson Johnson White Rock Lake Dog Park celebrated its 10 anniversary- “Raise the Woof Pup Rally” as part of the Comerica White Rock Lake Centennial Celebration Saturday. The fundraiser will go toward renovating the first North Texas dog park...
A guide to Easter events
TribLocal
Doggie Eggstravaganza 9:30 to 11 am, March 26 Bo's Run Off Leash Park, 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates Dogs that enjoy the thrill of the hunt or just like to romp can search for prizes and treats hidden in colorful eggs throughout the dog park...
Come back ready to cut: city budget chair
NorthernLife.ca
The remaining 37 items, including improvements to the Toe Blake Arena parking lot in Coniston and an off-leash dog park in Minnow Lake, have a price tag of just more than $4.5 million. “Go home tonight and think about this,” Kett, councillor for Ward ...
Blotter: Police investigate report about man with a knife
Denton Record Chronicle
1400 block of Ryan Road — Police responded to a dog park and learned that a car burglar had been in the area Sunday. A woman reported she left her car in the parking lot about 3:45 pm and took her dog to play. When she returned, shefound that someone ...
Political dinners coming this spring
Delmarva Now
Jack Levering from Ocean Pines is asking for your help concerning a dog park in the Pines. He would like you to send a letter to our General Manager or any Board of Directors member if you are in support of this park. The area Jack is considering is ...
A Dog Days Inn -- Proper Paws University reopening, adds boarding
Journal Times
It also has a graveled, outdoor dog play yard and a 1.5-acre, fenced dog park for members. Park memberships cost $75 annually per family. Beyer said she also hopes to take over some of the City of Racine's animal control services in the future. ...
Councillors carve down tax hike
The Barrie Examiner
"I think we will be here in 25 years talking about a dog park (if $25000 has to be fundraised)," said Coun. Alex Nuttall. Coun. Lynn Strachan tried to keep the Barrie Transit cash fare at $2.60, instead of increasing it to $2.75 this year. ...
Candidates talk Ridgeland Common, cutting costs
TribLocal
Another concept would be to add a dog park at Lindberg Park, an amenity Finch said is lacking in the village. “I'm not 100 percent on this, but I think there are more dogs in Oak Park than children,” he said. Bullock, Guarino and Aeschleman said they ...
URBAN ACTION: 3/30-4/6
Rochester City Newspaper
Meeting topics include a discussion on the planning and sustainability report from the Allens Creek-Corbett's Glen Preservation Group, and the dog park plan for Ellison Park. The meeting will be held at Temple Sinai, 363 Penfield Road. ...
Residents offer ideas for town
Seacoastonline.com
High school students Tucker Finerty and Hunter Kasey offered up ideas: more snack areas in Sawyer Park, a recreational pool, more reading variety at the town library, and a dog park. Many residents at the March 22 workshop agreed there should be more ...
Humane Society Announces New Home
WYFF Greenville
It will allow them to build a dog park and walking trails. Greenville Humane Society's new location is set to open in May. The total cost for the project is $2.25 million, which Pitman said they have already raised $700000 of. ...
Woodlands group strives for more adoption of shelter pets
Ultimate Woodlands
Piotter said they are also actively working with various organizations, including The Woodlands Dog Park Club. The group is sponsoring the next life-saving flight on Cloud Nine Rescue, which transports animals across the country. ...
Buchanan appoints new commissioner
South Bend Tribune
Terrell said bringing jobs to Buchanan is a priority especially among young people here while recreational opportunities like a dog park ranks high on the wish list of the city's older residents. He said he wants to try to bring things here that will ...

Chance big winner at NC competition
Murphysboro American
Bateman is heading the effort to establish a Dog Park in Murphysboro, which would be a gathering place for both pets and owners in a fenced-in area with refuse bags, disposal, and watering fountain. “We are cautiously optimistic about being close to ...
E-mail To The Editor: Mayor Gives Update On Contamination From Asarco Smelter ...
Patch.com
Soggy Doggies - Help maintain the off leash dog park AND get a clean doggy during a fundraiser fromMarch 24 th through March 28 th . SUNDogs is partnering with Soggy Doggy Self Serve Dog Wash (7518 -40 th St West) to raise money to help maintain the ...
Take your dog for a jog
Aiken Standard (subscription)
Interaction out in the community with other dogs, whether in your neighborhood or at the Aiken dog park, is healthy for their mental state, too. There are lots of new sights and smells just waiting to be discovered. Does your neighbor have a dog? ...
A guide to Easter events — Huntley news, photos and events ...
By Kara Silva
... March 26 Bo's Run Off Leash Park, 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates Dogs that enjoy the thrill of the hunt or just like to romp can search for prizes and treats hidden in colorful eggs throughout the dog park...
Foster Dogs in New York City: Looking for a Social Network for ...
By Site Editor: Sarah
It's a different type of way to find a new canine buddy to play with at the local dog park - any maybe you'll meet a cool owner out of it too. To create a profile or learn more, go to PetsDating.com ...
UYE: Spring Valley Dog Park, Las Vegas | Events | Yelp
Talk thread: http://www.yelp.com/topic/las-vegas-dog-park-uyesI chose April 3 to give people some time to see this event posting. The start time of 12 noon ...
Dog park proponents raise $1100 at first meeting | haven, meeting ...
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Here's some dog park etiquette - Courier News
WEST DUNDEE — Terri Lynn Johnson walked a brisk pace through Spring Hill Mall on Saturday with tears welling in her eyes, looking to bend the ear of anyone ...
Five Cities Dog Park Association - News
Elm Street Off-Leash Dog Park. 380 Elm Street, Arroyo Grande, CA. Directions: From 101 Freeway, exit at Hwy 227 Grand Avenue. Go west on Grand Ave. ...

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Dog Park News (March 29, 2011)

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Wednesday Meeting to Gauge Interest in Cinnaminson Dog Park
Patch.com
Courtesy of Kim Kelly Will Cinnaminson canines soon have their own dog park? One resident hopes so. By Lauren Burgoon | Email the author | 10:00am If Kim Kelly's plan falls into place, soon she won't have to leave town to allow her two energetic Jack ...
A Day At The Dog Park
Patch.com
At the Newport Dog Park, which is located by the Pell Bridge across from the Newport Playhouse, owners and their dogs can do just that. The fenced in park allows dogs to go off their leashes and mingle with other dogs without the fear or worry that ...
New plan to be unveiled for dog park
Mohave Valley News
By NEIL YOUNG/The Daily News BULLHEAD CITY — The quest to build a dog park in Bullhead City kicks into high gear at 5:30 pm today with a dog park committee meeting in the Bullhead City council chamber conference room, 1255 Marina Blvd. New committee ...

Biscuit Acres dog park to reopen in summer
Tulsa World
Tulsa World file photo By PJ LASSEK World Staff Writer The city's second off-leash dog park, Biscuit Acres, is due to reopen this summer with new turf, resolved drainage issues and a few other new amenities. But, this time there will be no public ...

Work begins on West New York dog park improvements
The Jersey Journal - NJ.com
Work began last week on improvements to the Verrazano Dog Park and Donnelly Memorial Park in West New York. Both are expected to be completed in about a month. "We are very happy to be able to do this project," said Mayor Sal Vega during a...

Oak Park residents envision something other than McDonald's for vacant lot
The Sacramento Press
by deb belt, published on March 27, 2011 at 10:35PM How about a hardware store, garden shop, day care center, café, dog park, hair salon, yogurt shop or art supply business? These were some ideas vocalized during the community-visioning event Saturday ...

Bulldog attack prompts Saluki owner's concern
Ridgefield Press
The dog park has rules about aggressive dogs, she said, and such dogs can and should be banned. However, there is no enforcement — nor likely to be, since it would cost the town money to hire supervision. At other dog parks she's visited, she said, ...
City Bark Turns One Year Old
NewOrleans.Com
New Orleans first official off leash dog park will celebrate with food, drinks, cake and music. "The whole day is going to be dedicated to dogs," says organizer Jackie Shreves."It's a reflection of where New Orleans is in this post Katrina era that ...
Dogs jog — or cruise — for a cause
San Luis Obispo Tribune
Proceeds from the event benefit the construction fund for a new Paso Robles dog park. Reader comments on SanLuisObispo.com are the opinions of the writer, not The Tribune. If you see an objectionable comment, click the "report abuse" button below it....

Oakland Local's top stories: Week of March 20-27
Oakland Local
Furious runners, furious politicians and Lady Gaga fans and dog park debaters owned Oakland Local's pages this week. Oakland Local's editor/publisher Susan Mernit got the scoop on the city of Oakland's newest semi-scandal - alleged illegal campaign ...

Elnoka Village Project Goes To SR Council
KSRO
The development haschanged entirely over the years, starting out as a senior citizens housing project and morphing into a 209-unit, four-story housing complex with a market, a dog park and a children's play area. The 14-acre site on Highway 12 near ...
Santa Rosa council to review controversial Elnoka project
Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Wally Schilpp is one of the many Oakmont residents who oppose a proposal to build a five-story affordable-housing complex, market, dog park and a kids play area on thirteen acres of undeveloped property next to the spawling senior citizens community in ...
The Scene - March 28
Akron Beacon Journal (blog)
$25 per family, includes use of the dog day care and indoor dog park, including the agility equipment. All proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross to benefit the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. 330-968-4272. Akron. ...
Construction could start on Mill Creek park this summer
HeraldNet
Eventual plans call for an artificial-turf soccer field, baseball fields, walking trails and an off-leash dog park. The county owns 75 percent of the park and Mill Creek 25 percent. The land has been in their hands since the mid-1990s. ...
City Mulls Fairbanks Improvement Plan
WESH Orlando
Also on the docket for Monday's meeting is a controversial dog park fee ordinance. Commissioners said they plan to discuss repealing an ordinance that charges dog owners who take their pets to Fleet Peeple's park. Many locals have called the fees, ...
Concept Plan Unveiled for New Regional Park in Dakota County
Patch.com
Located west of Hwy 52 near 170th St. E., the proposed park would include features like year-round hiking and skiing trails, picnic areas, an off-leash dog park, a Frisbee golf course, an education facility, wildlife viewing areas and even cabins in ...
More world class amenities at City Park
WWL First News
City Park also has a new high tech playground, a new Big Lake area, and of course the highly successful City Bark dog park, which just celebrated it's one year anniversary. John Hopper, Director of Development says a new 36 hole minature golf course ...

Cheers & Jeers
Idaho Press-Tribune
Some suggestions for you: first, clean it up; others: use your own yard, diaper the dog, use the dog park (here, hopefully you would be embarrassed not to clean it up). Frankly, I'm tired of cleaning up after you and your dog. Sincerely, your neighbor. ...
100-acre brush fire almost contained in Douglas County
9NEWS.com
... but firefighters say downed power lines may have sparked the blaze. Xcel Energy crews and Lone Tree Police also responded to the scene to help. A nearby dog park has been evacuated, but no other structures are threatened according to fire crews.
Is It Time To Consider A New Approach To Meeting The Needs of Pass Area Pets?
Patch.com
In our neighboring community of Redlands, the grass roots group, RUFF, Redlands Unleashed Fidos & Friends, recently broke ground on Redland's new dog park. The group of pet lovers reports that 15000 dogs live in Redlands and has made it their passion ...
Garfield County could be healthier, but is working to remedy a lackluster image
Enid News & Eagle
The city also has done a good job of fixing up city parks, and the dog park added at Crosslin Park is another great addition. Anything that gets people out and moving will only help improve our health ratings. Another factor working in Enid's favor has ...
Big vs. small in dog park debate | The Desert Sun | MyDesert.com
Playing with the big dogs in Seasons Dog Park got one little dog killed, sparking an emotional crusade by small-dog owners who want the small-dog park ...
BLAZERS: Dog Park Makeover Banfield
Banfield Pet Hospital and the Trail Blazers are partnering to give one of Portland's favorite dog parks an extreme makeover! Cast your vote by April 13th to ...
Golf event to benefit dog park - Sun Sentinel
The first annual Canine Corner Golf Outing to raise money for the city's dog park will take place April 2 on the Palms Course at Pompano Beach's municipal ...
LETTERS: THANK YOU FOR DOG PARK SUPPORT; MOTOR COACH TRAVEL CAN BE ...
Thank you for support for dog park fundraiser. To the editor: The Cromwell Dog Park Committee would like to thank Friendly's and all of our supporters who ...

Monday, March 28, 2011

Dog Park News (March 28, 2011)

8th edition of the Dog Park Manual - click http://tinyurl.com/dogparksusa to find out more!
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Utley does an adopt-an-animal ad
Philadelphia Inquirer
By Michael Klein Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has done an adopt-an-animal ad for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, and he'll unveil it at noon April 4 at Seger Dog Park, near 11th and Lombard Streets. In the ad, Utley poses alongside ...

Dog park group puts drool to good work
Daytona Beach News-Journal
By RAY WEISS, Staff writer To learn more about what's going at the Seemor Memorial Dog Park, go to thedrool.org, a website operated by the Friends of the Dog Park. PORT ORANGE -- Not so long ago, Seemor Memorial Dog Park off Spruce Creek Road was ...
Paw Print: 5K race and dog walk to be held at Central Park of Morris County
NJ.com
Last year's run and walk raised funds for the new dog park at Central Park. Registration is $20 per participant through April 1, and $25 the day before and day of the event. All dogs must be leashed and be able to interact with other dogs. ...
Dog days of summer ahead?
Stow Sentry
Taylor Knowlton, of Tallmadge, visited BowWow Beach dog park March 23 with her dogs, Scout, left, and Trigger. The dog park officially opened for the 2011 season on March 17. By Posting to this site, you agree to our Terms of Service Be polite. ...
Hildi a new jewel in family's life
Danville Commercial News
BY MARY WICOFF Commercial-News Fetch Dog Park has a special place in Elisabeth Grzelak's heart: It's where her beloved Airedale terrier, Ruby Sue, loved to romp, and where her new puppy, Hildi, is learning to socialize. “I love the park; ...
15 ways to celebrate spring
Fayette Observer
Take your pooch for a day of mingling with other canines at the Riverside Dog Park. The park near the Cape Fear Botanical Garden is open each day dawn to dusk and has a small enclosure for dogs that weigh less than 25 pounds and a larger area for the ...
More recreation opportunities at Riverfront Park
Verde Independent
The cages are proposed to be located on the south side of the fields near the community dog park. The Little League organization will install, operate and maintain the two cages. They are proposed to be net cages not automatic mechanical ones. ...
39 churches pitch in for ShareFest Tri-Cities
TheNewsTribune.com
This is what I've done to help the community,' " Nakia said, adding that the next time she goes to Badger Mountain Park she can look at the dog park and say, "I helped build that." Mark Barker, ShareFest director, said the annual help really shows that ...
Animal rescue groups seek donations, foster homes
Gainesville Sun
The public can see the dogs and cats available for adoption at Gainesville Pet Rescue Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am until 5 pm at GPR's headquarters at 5403 SW Archer Road, next to the dog park. To help Second Chance Rescue in Levy County ...
The Week in Review
Patch.com
Construction on a dog park is scheduled to begin soon. Northlake Deli Workers Robbed at Gunpoint: A somewhat rare crime for this area. Most armed robberies in our area are relegated to the Buford Highway corridor, but populated commercial areas such as ...
REDLANDS: Bicycle Classic is coming to town
Press-Enterprise
Proceeds benefit the Redlands Dog Park, for which ground was broken at Ford Park on March 6. Downtown activities include musical entertainment and dozens of vendors selling food, cycling gear and souvenirs. New to the scene will be a couple of enormous ...

Dog park considered for central Fort Lauderdale
Orlando Sentinel
By Scott Wyman, Sun Sentinel City Commissioner Charlotte Rodstrom is working on a deal with a pet store to bring a dog park to the central part of the city. Rodstrom has been negotiating with the new Pet Supermarket on Sunrise Boulevard and said the ...
In Langley, Wash., togetherness comes one citizen at a time
The Seattle Times
The Boy and Dog Park on First Street offers stunning views of Saratoga Passage and the Cascade Mountains. The little park, named for its bronze sculptures by local artist Georgia Gerber, is at the heart of the little seaside town. ...
Ploeger: Doggoned good fun on tap for Easter weekend
Broomfield Enterprise
The result is the premier of an Easter egg hunt for dogs on April 23 at the Broomfield County Commons dog park. You and your dog(s) are invited to this fabulous afternoon event, which includes an Easter bonnet parade beginning at 3 pm, followed by an ...
Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events -- March 27
Broomfield Enterprise
At 3 pm Saturday, April 23, at Broomfield County Commons Dog Park. Will include an Easter bonnet parade, an egg hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny. All dogs must be on a leash and owners need to bring a basket to collect doggie treats. ...
Marion Barry's old block: a D.C. neighborhood's racial evolution
Washington Post
The neighborhood's newest amenity opened Friday at Kingsman Field: a dog park with a gravel, canine-friendly surface, poop-bag dispensers and red cans marked “pet waste.” Newly laid bricks are engraved with tributes to the likes of “Pepper and Senor ...
Perkasie OKs lease for dog park, but some questions outstanding ...
Perkasie OKs lease for dog park, but some questions outstanding ... still without a finalized agreement to construct a dog park in a portion of Lenape Park. ...
Progress So Far / Background | SLU Dog Park Organization
The SLU Dog Park organization is a group of volunteers working to create an off leash dog area in the South Lake Union neighborhood. ...