The Dog Park News (January 27, 2012)

North Branford Park and Rec Commission Says Yes to Dog Park Patch: The commission voted to proceed with preliminary plans for a dog park in North Branford after Eric Hodgson's presentation with a contingency on the location of the dog park on the Swajchuk property. By Jenn McCulloch Eric Hodgson presents a proposal ... DogParksUSA has been helping to develop dog parks since 1996; let them help you -- AND for a short time only, until January 28th, you can get 10% off the price f the dog park manual -- click here to find out more and then use code SHOPTJ2 to get your discount!

North Liberty residents push for a dog park Iowa City Press Citizen: Fine is petitioning the North Liberty City Council for a dog park. / Benjamin Roberts / Press-Citizen North Liberty resident Lydia Fine just wants to see her 3-year-old dog, Kitty, frolic in a green space. But working full time in Iowa City doesn't ...

Portlandia Season 2 Preview: Episode 4 - A Walk In The Dog Park Cinema Blend: And then there's the adventures of two very enthusiastic dog owners as they take their canine to the dog park. From these videos, it looks like this week's humorous slice of Portlandia culture will include DJ enthusiasts and dog fanatics.

Off-leash dog park idea in Uxbridge raises stinky concerns durhamregion.com: Off-leash dog park idea in Uxbridge raises stinky concerns. UXBRIDGE -- Recent dog activity left only paw prints in the freshly fallen snow on January 21 at the site of the former Kennedy House. The site has been suggested as a possible location for a ...

Harrison Clerk: New Office Hours, Dog Park Fees The Daily Harrison: Greer also reminded residents that those looking to renew their local dog park passes should submit their 2012 fees as soon as possible. Those who do not pay before Feb. 1 will have their cards deactivated, the clerk said. The fee will remain $20 for ...

Humane Society pulls zoning request, plans to introduce legislation Baltimore Sun: The Humane Society of Harford County has pulled its application for a zoning variance on its planned new dog park. A hearing on the variance request for the dog park at the society's headquarters in Fallston had been ...

Duluth Construction Projects Updated Patch: The city's first dog park consists of two acres for large dogs over 20 pounds and one acre for small dogs under 20 pounds to run and play, a nature trail, benches, interactive fountains, and dog agility equipment. A grand opening celebration for the ...

City hears bark, bark, bark of dog owners The Anna Maria Islander: Holmes Beach resident and dog park user Forrest Longworth Jr. and other dog park proponents told Holmes Beach commissioners this tale and more at a Jan. 17 commission work session. The dog park users said they want a change in signage at the field.

Summerlin-area neighborhood news Las Vegas Review-Journal: Tran said she takes the 6-year-old pooch to a different park each day but likes Bunker for its dog park, which allows the terrier mix to socialize. Advance Church is a newly established church housed in the Desert Breeze Plaza, 8665 W. Flamingo Road.

How would you make Centennial Olympic Park better? Creative Loafing Atlanta: Would you visit more if they had a dog park? How about a skate park? A Segway tour? The Georgia World Congress Center Authority posted a survey on its Tumblr page today, asking these and other questions, to get community input and, ultimately, ...

LETTER: Offer views on city parks San Angelo Standard Times: Even so, I think a dog park in San Angelo would be a splendid idea. So would a soccer complex of the same quality as the softball and baseball fields at Texas Bank Sports Complex. And more running trails. And online reservations and registrations for ...

Judge overrules neighborhood outcry to approve Florham Park athletic fields The Star-Ledger - NJ.com: The plan is also said to include a dog park. About 10 neighbors who attended the court hearing charged that the borough did not adequately inform residents. Criticizing the removal of trees, neighbor Bryan Cave said, “They're clear-cutting the entire ...

Events coming up in the greater Lewisville area Lewisville Leader: The dog park at the Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 25, and will re-open at 1 pm Thursday, Jan. 26. The closure is to protect dogs and owners during the application of flea and tick insecticide.

Dealing to dangerous dogs Otago Daily Times: It can be amusing to sit on the fringes of a dog park attempting to match the unleashed mutts with their owners. The resemblance in demeanour between pet and person as Bonzo or Bruno or Brutus comes to heel is sometimes startling. There is, of course, ...

Pavilion at Yards Park to Become Restaurants – Good Idea/Bad Idea? The Hillishome: Few other locales in Washington DC offer space to have a picnic, play a board game, enjoy a concert, use the dog park, and take in views of the river all in one spot. The Yards Park was even recently voted one of the top new green spaces in the country ...

Dock diving is growing sport among dog owners Milford Mirror: “Luckily, we have an amazing dog park nearby that Parker was able to explore many different water activities in.” Parker began jumping off embankments with great delight, and when Colby came into the picture in 2003, he quickly learned why his brother ...

Help Give Rover a Place to Roam Patch: By Carolyn Dube With a goal in mind of having a development plan and funding ideas in place by the end of the year, the Merrimack Parks and Recreation Department is seeking interested volunteers to sit on subcommittees that will plan a dog park and a ...

Nautical agenda on tap for Port Orange City Council Daytona Beach News-Journal: DOG PARK UPGRADE: Supporters of Seemor Memorial Dog Park are seeking approval to build, at their expense, a covered pavilion so pet owners can enjoy more protection and comfort from the elements. WHEN AND WHERE: The City Council's regular meeting ...

Letters to Patch: Rancho Laguna Park Lawsuit Patch: Yet, the current plan by Moraga's recreation director would eliminate the picnic and BBQ area on the north and east sides and create an all-day, fenced “dog park” that few people want. The plan thus hurts at least two groups that currently want the ...

Nutrition, Natural Foods Focus of New Shorewood Pet Outpost Patch: "The location was perfect," Sherri said, "with ample free parking, a great neighbor (Rainbow Jersey), and a dog park close by, making it convenient for people to stop in with their pets for a treat, or for food." The Losbys carry more than 20 brands of ...

Fee increase for dog license too steep Burbank Leader: This is probably the most unfriendly dog city in the state — we don't even have a dog park. People will think twice before adopting dogs from shelters if the licensing fees are high. I think this increase is excessive.

Future use of Henry St. property uncertain Porterville Recorder: According to City Manager John Lollis, there have also been talks of converting the area into a dog park. The eight-member commission serves in an advisory capacity to the council, advising the council and the director of Parks and Leisure Services on ...

The Low Line Shows Signs of Life Gotham Magazine: I'm also a fan of the dog park in Tompkins Square Park as it's a few steps from my apartment. I love biking up the new Hudson River Park, from Tribeca to the George Washington Bridge, and taking a break in one of the many green spaces along the way.

Hopkinton residents like ice arena proposal MetroWest Daily News: While the lot and indoor rink would provide the focal point for the site, a sketch by the Demons showed room for the town to add a soccer field, a community center, a dog park, picnic grounds, a playground, and basketball, tennis and volleyball courts.

Kevin Collison | 'Make Grand Grand' plan outlined Kansas City Star: That particular site is now a gravel lot atop a limestone outcropping and is envisioned as a new urban park with a dog park and overlook. It's right across Eighth Street from the newly renovated Courthouse Lofts project in the old US Courthouse at 811 ...

Vacant downtown Daytona auto dealerships getting bulldozed Daytona Beach News-Journal: Myers has also asked city officials to consider creating a dog park on Manatee Island, and allowing the Turkey Rod Run fans who usually wind up on the beachside over Thanksgiving weekend to gather downtown. "We're just looking at anything that will ... Friends Of The Lakewood Dog Park Offer Opportunities for Enthusiastic Dog Lovers! Lakewood Observer: by Alanna Faith Friends of the Lakewood Dog Park Volunteers: Mikki Rhoades, Lynne Schroeder, Dave Starcher (left to right). Are you the kind of person who loves dogs? Do you like to smile and have a good time? Do you enjoy making new friends and ... Brewster's dogs at Drummer Boy debate continues Wicked Local: They came up with two proposals for an official fenced in dog park, one at Drummer Boy, one behind the police station, but both were tabled by the selectmen last fall. The board of health stepped into the breach. The audience, about 100 people, ... Question: Where Do Things Stand With The Proposed Town Dog Park? Patch: Question: Where Do Things Stand With The Proposed Town Dog Park? Answer: Swampscott Director of Public Works Gino Cresta said the park is in limbo. When park supporters and town officials last talked, in the fall, ... Rules for using Franklin's Dacey Field Dog Park Milford Daily News: Rules for the Dacey Field Dog Park have been announced. The park will be open during daylight hours only, and will not be open if the parking lot is not plowed. Dogs must wear their collar and ID tag at all times, and be licensed, vaccinated, ... City reopens Dog Park Pueblo Chieftain: Pueblo city officials announced Monday that construction work near the dog park has been completed ahead of schedule, allowing the park to reopen. It is located between softball fields near the City Park Swimming Pool. Bonney Lake city council looking to make dog park official Bonney Lake and Sumner Courier-Herald: In a move sure to get tails wagging all across Bonney Lake, the city os moving closer to making the dog park at Viking Park an official and permanent part of the city's landscape. The park, a project created primarily through the ... Dogging park users Helena Independent Record: So, there is no longer money for a dog park in the Centennial Park project but there is a whopping $100000 for basketball courts. And why? Because somehow the basketball courts are counted as a “feature that will benefit every park user. Longview may limit pet numbers Longview Daily News: (The exception would be the city's off-leash dog park at Gerhart Gardens Park.) Any dog found loose may be seized and impounded by the Humane Society. The 7 pm council meeting is upstairs at Longview City Hall, at the corner of 15th Avenue and Broadway ... South side to get new park Hi-Desert Star: The first phase of the park would include a 1.5-acre dog park, two acres of playground with grass and hardtop surfaces and about 19000 square feet of parking. Optional items in the first phase are a restroom building and shade structure. 'Huntington dog owners rejoice' Daily Mail - Charleston: Cara also wrote, “Fence going up at the dog park. Huntington dog owners rejoice.” Large trees and underbrush have been cleared from the property, and the installation of benches, waterlines and other underground work will begin in the spring, ... DFL hosts annual appreciation awards ceremony TCPalm: VERO BEACH — Dogs For Life hosted its annual donor and volunteer appreciation awards ceremony at the off-leash dog park memorial garden on Jan. 21. Guest Speaker Steve Higgins, vice president of the Bob Carter Companies; an international consortium of ... Olympia road and park closures The Olympian: All Olympia City parks are closed except for Percival Landing, Sunrise Park/dog park on the Westside, and Kettle View Park in Southeast Olympia. This week, City park crews are working with Public Works to clear debris in the streets. Beach Park transition plan discussed Rockport Pilot: Lippke suggested a card reader for the dog park as a possible revenue generator. Councilwoman Adelaide Marlatt spoke in favor of construction of a community center. “We have approximately $2 million left from bond projects,” she said. Lakewood would get Fort Steilacoom Park under deal TheNewsTribune.com: Located across from Western State Hospital, Fort Steilacoom Park features ballfields, an off-leash dog park, historic barns, natural areas and miles of walking trails. It also hosts special events such as bike races and Civil War re-enactments. Letter: Lydia Long is beyond qualified ReporterNews.com: Some of those include helping build Camp Barkeley Dog Park, Old Town Abilene Neighborhood Association and founding Friendship Park, The Center for Contemporary Arts, Taylor County Historic Commission, Greater Kiwanis and Abilene Woman's Club to name ... Knightdale awarded grant for playground in future park Eastern Wake News: 31, will take up 1.25 acres of the 70-acre park that will also feature athletic fields, an amphitheater, playgrounds, a dog park, skate park, arboretum and YMCA. But the playground is expected to be one of the park's main lures. Newtown annexes Hahanna Beach Cincinnati.com: Slattery also owns Wags Dog Park and the Shell gas station in Newtown at the corner of Valley and Church streets. The majority of the acreage Newtown annexed is owned by the Park District. Mayor Curt Cosby said the village was approached by Slattery ... Dogs also have rights Cambridge Times: Perhaps if the city had a dog park that wasn't pretty much in Breslau then it would be easier for people, like my west Galt self, to go to the dog park in these shrinking daylight hours. The playful dog (your words, not mine) that ran up to you and ... City has big park plans Tillamook Headlight Herald: Proposals include new trails, entry points for small water craft, ball fields, a dog park, a skate park, and RV camping facilities. The old grocery will be demolished. While FEMA has some restrictions on what can be built in the area, things such as ... North Central Community Calendar San Antonio Express: Friends of Alamo Heights Dog Park holds an open house with a volunteer sign-up and cleanup 10 am-noon at the proposed dog park site, Alamo Heights Boulevard south of La Jara and north of the ball fields. North East School of the Arts presents a special ... Rain closes roads, parks in Northeast Tarrant Fort Worth Star Telegram: Reiling said Freedom Dog Park and Trophy Club Park closed due to flooding. A red-light outage occurred at 114 and Trophy Club Drive but was repaired by around 8 am, she said. Keller officials activated its Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday ... Wausau OKs off-leash areas Wausau Daily Herald: ... must be kept on a leash no longer than 16 feet at all times. Animals must be on a 6-foot leash at all times in all other areas of the city. The city still is working to find a suitable location for a dog park, but no location has been confirmed. Construction begins on King's Quarters Apartments near Jack Britt High School Fayetteville Observer: The complex will also have a clubhouse, swimming pool, playground, a dog park and onsite property management. The average rent for the apartments will be about $1000. "We really feel like there will be a lot of families who seek temporary housing, ... Props & Disses 1/25/12 Planet Jackson Hole: If this is the school district's answer to the problem then I propose PAWS institute a ban on kids from Sophie's Place dog park. They might chew the bark off all the trees. News last week that a mountain lion was spotted in the Cache Creek trailhead ... Contractor chosen for youth ag pavilion San Antonio Express: “The new facility will include an arena and show barn with rainwater catchment system, equestrian trail, bird blind, RV campsites, dog park, amphitheater, picnic tables and grills, habitat garden, bio-filtration pond and interpretive signage,” Wisian ... Churches offer football party and spaghetti luncheon nwitimes.com: Proceeds will go towards the Perry Ferrini Dog Park. Cost is $35; . Speaking of Banquets at St. George, Executive Chef Ruben Calvo, who is also the chef for H & R Catering and Ruben's Mexican Grill, was selected the ... Rockland city panel recommends action on deteriorating, shuttered school Bangor Daily News: It also gives options of either creating open green space or a dog park. The least desirable option, the report seems to suggest, is to continue to do nothing. In autumn 2010, the local school district gave the dilapidated, asbestos-filled building to ... Councilwoman Takes Umbrage With MLK Garden Proposal Patch  There are lots of people who would like to see a dog park," she said. "I love your organization, but there's lots of other interests. I, too, would like more time to think about it." Third Ward resident Douglas Vorolieff, speaking during the public ... Bedford Dog Park Approved Patch: Council member Ken Peterson commended the efforts of those who put the plan together, but also questioned whether the dog park was a want of a need. He cited an unscientific study he conducted where he contacted 19 local dog owners and asked if they ... Statham dog park just a whisker away Online Athens: Statham city workers should start work this week on the long awaited Statham Dog Park in Furr Lane Park off of Dooley Town Road. Statham dog-lovers raised $5000 to pay for the construction of the park, which will include a 200-by-750-foot fenced area, ... "Woof!" Fairhaven's dogs may get their own dog park SouthCoastToday.com / Advocate: Ms. Mindlin said a dog park would provide a "safe venue" for dogs to get exercise and socialize with other dogs, and for people with similar interests to congregate, too. Anyone who'd like to serve on the ad hoc committee should send a letter of ... Contra Costa, Alameda County dog parks offer Rover a welcome day-out San Jose Mercury News: Marley Creek Dog Park in Antioch occupies two acres with separate areas for small and large dogs. The graveled enclosure has shaded benches, ample water spigots and handy poop bags for cleanup. It receives high marks for an adjacent playing field and ... South Dundas attractions get new signs The Morrisburg Leader: Nicole Sullivan, South Dundas Economic Development Officer, recommended to council at the January 17th meeting that directional signage be purchased for both the South Dundas Dog Park and the Iroquois Locks. After hearing Sullivan's recommendation and ... Around Cape Ann: 'Chow down,' school band concert set for tonight Gloucester Daily Times: First, a benefit "Chow Down" is set to support the Gloucester Dog Park at Stones Pub and Eatery, where a portion of all food sales for lunch and dinner today will be donated to the dog park project. The new local eatery is at 242 Main St. To keep up ... County Board acts on permits and sets hearing for off-leash dog park plan Chisago County Press: Coming from the parks department-- the County Board was asked to move along a plan to allow for a "dog park" within Checkerboard County Park, just east of North Branch. A public hearing will allow review of the parks comprehensive plan and possibly ... My dog's not fat, he's big boned Boston.com: Here's another question for owners of plump animals: What are people at the dog park saying? Wendy Pierce, a publicist with a Labrador/Golden Retriever mix, reports that at her dog park, in Brookline, owners of healthy-weight dogs regularly gossip ... Where are the dog parks? Ventura County Star: Answer: I'm happy to report that the fenced-in, leash-free dog park at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu, is currently under construction and is expected to be completed at the end of February. As soon as it is finished, work will begin on ... Thief breaking into cars, stealing purses KFOR: Investigators say a thief has hit three different locations, including a gym, daycare and dog park. "You work hard all your life for something and then these punks just come and take whatever they want," Sally Listen said. Does your dog need a flu shot?: Animals in the News Plain Dealer: 5 at the Lakewood Dog Park, 1699 Valley Parkway, for My Best Friend's Bowl, which gives pet food to low-income families in Lakewood, Westlake and Rocky River. Donations can also be dropped off at the North Olmsted Ganley Westside Subaru, ... Improvements pass sniff test Auburn Journal: The final portion of the walkway was completed by concrete contractor Todd Holladay at Auburn's Ashley Memorial Dog Park, thanks to generous donors. Recent rains closed much of the park, but it will re-open Saturday. “As donations come in we make ... Valley Stream scout seeks volunteers liherald.com: The Village of Valley Stream and the Friends of Valley Stream Dog Park have allowed me to organize my troop, friends, family and local artists to take part in creating eight murals to be placed on the fence throughout the new dog park, scheduled to ... Dog days at Poochie's Florida Times-Union: For dog owners who want to bring their dogs to a meet-up with other dogs and dog owners, here is the upcoming schedule for Saturday Winter Dog Days at Poochie's Dog Park in Orange Park. Admission is free for the dogs of the day and their owners, ... Vox Populi: 'Hearing Steven Tyler sing the national anthem brought to mind ... Savannah Morning News: By Vox Populi “Thank you so much for the dog park at Daffin Park. But who in their right mind would have a pool for dogs? Can you imagine the mess? I can't get my dog clean and dry after he's been swimming and rolled in the dirt. Parks board: Can't run Cruise SalemNews.net: The big topic of conversation was the idea of a dog park. Brown said the idea was discussed previously, but never went anywhere. Dickey said she took her dogs to a dog park in Cortland that was very secure and had areas for big dogs and small dogs. Around the Region (1/26/12) Modesto Bee: Proceeds from the event will benefit Modesto's first dog park, planned for 601 W. Morris Ave. CRV bottles, cans and plastic, scrap metal and printer cartridges are being collected. E-waste and document shredding is also available. Ocean City to host free rabies clinic Shore News Today: Licenses for dogs that are spayed or neutered are $5.20; dogs not neutered or spayed are $8.20. Bring your renewal letter with you. The Ocean City Dog Park passes will also be available for purchase. Call the city clerk's office at 525-9326, ... Pets show true colors: Blue for Giants Newsday: In a barking prelude to the big game, at least 10 smushed-faced dogs -- from pugs to bulldogs -- are expected to gather Saturday at a dog park in Whitestone, Queens. They'll be unleashed, in full Giants regalia, to chase after plush toy footballs. Park going to the dogs Lexington County Chronicle: Town leaders want to use some Church Street property adjacent to the park, to add a dog park to the downtown facility. The town currently owns the Boozer and Clark properties which are located on the other side of a creek that runs through Virginia ... Cranberry updating parks plan for the long term Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The first step in developing the new plan was an inventory of township parks and recreation assets, which include three major parks and a number of smaller facilities that range from a dog park to a skate park to private parklets within neighborhoods. Calendar of Community Events Napa Valley Register: Backers of a proposed dog park in Calistoga will hold a public informational meeting detailing their plans at 6:30 pm at the Community Center, 1307 Washington St. For information, call 303-0010. Nimbus Arts hosts a lecture by art historian Tara ...