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August 25, 2003
Dog Photo of the Week -- 8/25
Looks like the dogs are having a good time at the dog park in Savannah, Georgia!
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August 21, 2003
Saugatuck Dog Park
The Saugatuck Township Board voted Wednesday to spend $10,000 to install a parking lot and fencing at a proposed park for dog owners and their canine companions.
Read The Grand Rapids Press story
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Township giving $10,000 to new 5-acre dog park
Thursday, August 21, 2003
By Jennifer Jacobs
The Grand Rapids Press
SAUGATUCK TWP. -- Saugatuck Township officials are giving money to the dogs. From Our Advertisers
The Township Board voted Wednesday to spend $10,000 to install a parking lot and fencing at a proposed park for dog owners and their canine companions.
The money for the dog park will come from $50,000 that Allegan County paid to Saugatuck Township for the placement of a 911 emergency communications tower on township-owned property.
A group of dog-loving residents of the Saugatuck-Douglas-Laketown area are opening the 5-acre Tails 'n Trails park. The residents have collected $5,000 in private donations to help with costs.
Laurie Collins, a member of the dog-park committee, said the group hopes that once the main area is open, dog lovers will visit the park and become excited about efforts to develop it.
The park will be located in Saugatuck Township, east of Int. 196 and south of Blue Star Highway. It will be dedicated to safe exercise and socialization for dogs and their owners, the organizers said.
The park will be completely fenced in, with more than two acres of wooded walking trails for pets and owners to explore.
A separate fenced-in area will be reserved for special canine event rentals, including birthday parties, training classes and, possibly, an agility course.
A doggie-bag station for waste pick-up also will be established.
Anyone wishing to make a donation can send checks to the Saugatuck Township Hall, with "Dog Park" in the memo line.
The group is looking for volunteers to help clear the land for trails and to do some light construction.
Call Saugatuck Township offices at (269) 857-7721.
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August 19, 2003
Dog Photo of the Week -- 8/18
Here's a map for Durham, North Carolina's first dog park. It has four distinct play areas spread over more than three acres of land.
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August 18, 2003
NPR - Poop Wars
Molly Detweiler, of the Cambridge Park area, found an interesting story on NPR about Dog Poop Wars in Los Angeles -- an excellent reminder to pick up after your dog.
Posted by Gwen at 10:39 AM | Comments (1)
August 14, 2003
Dog Photo of the Week -- 8/11
Here's a great night shot of the dogs playing at the city of Poway, California dog park. Poway Dog Park is an award-winning 1.75 acre fenced-in, lighted, off-leash area for dogs within the City of Poway's Community Park. Poway Community Park is open from sunrise to sunset daily. Lights in the dog park off-leash area extend evening hours to 9:30 p.m.
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August 06, 2003
Dog Photo of the Week -- 8/4
In this Colorado city, between 30 to 50 people visit the park each day to let their dogs run about unleashed and to socialize with other dogs. Southwest Dog Park is extremely popular with the people of Fort Collins and the surrounding area.
Posted by Gwen at 08:57 AM | Comments (1)