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CBS News
4 days ago
- General
- CBS News
NYCHA opens its first dog park in the Bronx
NYCHA has opened its first dog park, and it's serving as more than just a place for dogs to run free. It's helping to bring together a neighborhood. NYCHA residents provided input on dog park project The park is located in Castle Hill, with two fenced-in sections completed with turf mounds, water fountains and 32 dog waste stations surrounding the outside space. Vaidehi Mody, the senior planning consultant with NYCHA, said the project was made possible thanks to residential input and a host of partners. The dog park project is part of the Public Housing Community Fund (PHCF) Green Space Connections program, a $3.2 million initiative funded by the Helmsley Charitable Trust that aims to create and activate open spaces at four NYCHA developments across the Bronx and Brooklyn. NYCHA said over 800 residents voted on the direction of the project through hands-on workshops with community engagement experts from the Center for Justice Innovation and guided by landscape designers from Grain Collective. "This was part of a participatory budget process where the residents chose what to put in their development," said Jennette Salcedo, the Castle Hill Resident Association President. Dog park offers pet owners a chance to make connections Thanks to the park, going outside now looks a little different for Vance Fields and his 2-year-old Corso named Tiger. "He's very playful. He just loves having new friends. And as you can see, he just, he just wants to play," Fields said. "Them building the dog park was actually a great way for me to actually train him with the other dogs in the community." An updated barbecue and picnic area, along with increased access to green space, was also part of the plan for residents. Aside from serving as a place for dogs to make friends, the dog park is also a place for their owners to make connections. The park will also provide access to valuable resources. "Some people don't have that luxury of having money to take their animal to the vet. So the ASPCA, bringing them out here every now and again so that the elders can get their pets, you know, worked on and stuff," Salcedo said. You can email Erica with Bronx story ideas by CLICKING HERE.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New community dog park opening in less than a month
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO-WAWV) — Almost a year ago, Happy Tails Animal rescue purchased a piece of land on Eerie Canal and Wheeler with plans to build a community dog park. With just a month to go, the new park is nearly finished. 'I think we bought fencing back in October and now it's June. And we're really excited. I'm excited to meet more of the community through the dog park,' Co-owner Taylor Bullock said. Co-owner Taylor Bullock said the dog park will consist of fencing, draining, agility activities, a pavilion, and seating. The rescue also plans to host community events like cook outs and movie nights in the future. Improved Vincennes Animal Shelter 'I have two event coordinators and myself. We constantly are thinking about ideas on how to get the public involved. Kind of just going outside the box to bring people together that really love dogs,' Bullock said. What makes this dog park different from others in Vigo County is safety being the number one priority. The park will be regulated by volunteers during park hours. You must show proof of vaccinations, flea and tick prevention, and your dog must be spayed or neutered to receive a dog park pass. 'We know that there are a couple dog parks in the community, but we wanted to do one specifically catered towards animals who are spayed and neutered. That way they can have a place to come and know that all the dogs there are going to be safe,' Co-owner Aaron Childress said. 'Requiring vaccinations in itself like things against like parvo, that's very deadly. You know they have a like a canine flu that's very deadly,' Bullock said. Looking ahead owners of the rescue hope to build a rescue facility on the property in the near future. But for right now, the owners operate everything out of their home. 'Anytime that we have events, or meetings, or anything it's always at our house and it's not ideal. This will be nice to have people out here to be able to do events here and to bring people here when we do have meetings and things like that. It's just a much better environment than our backyard,' Childress said. The dog park will be having it's grand opening on June 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be food trucks, vendors, and music to celebrate the new addition to Vigo County. 'It's just something for you can bring your kids, bring your pets. You don't even have to bring pets if you just want to come check it out and say hi. Just kind of see what it's all about,' Bullock said. For more information on how to get a park pass or volunteer, you can visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New ‘paw-some' dog park heads for Ewa Beach
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (KHON2) — Calling all dog lovers, there's a new place for them to play. The Hawaiian Humane Society has announced the grand opening and blessing ceremony for the Schuler Family Foundation and Jones Family Community Dog Park for Saturday, May 31, at 12 p.m. Honolulu's parks could be going to the dogs: 8 things to know about the big dog park debate The new members-only dog park, located at the Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili, will provide separate areas for large and small dogs to safely socialize and exercise off-leash. This new dog park will help fill a critical gap in community amenities for the island's growing population of pet owners, particularly in Central and West Oʻahu communities. Kahu Kordell Kekoa will conduct the blessing ceremony, with special remarks from Hawaiian Humane Society President and CEO Anna Neubauer and Board Chair David Okabe. This beautiful new dog park embodies our mission to strengthen the human-animal bond by providing a safe space for people and pets to enjoy quality time together. Creating accessible recreational areas for pets and their families is essential for a thriving community. We're deeply grateful to The Schuler Family Foundation and Jones Family for their generosity in making this wonderful resource a reality for Oʻahu residents. Anna Neubauer, CNP, MPA, CAWA, President and CEO of Hawaiian Humane Society The blessing ceremony is free to attend. The first 200 guests will receive a commemorative travel dog bowl to mark this special dogs must be registered before entering the park, with on-site registration available. However, it is strongly encouraged to pre-register to avoid significant delays at the event. To register at the event or in advance, you must provide your dog's microchip number, current vaccination records and proof of spay/neuter. Following the grand opening, the dog park will operate as a members-only facility. Registration is free, though donations are appreciated to help maintain the park. For regular park use after the grand opening: All dogs must be registered online in advance of their first visit Required documentation includes microchip number, vaccination records and proof of spay/neuter Records must be updated annually to maintain membership Members may bring up to two dogs per visit (each dog must be registered) Following registration approval (up to 5 business days), members will receive an email confirmation with instructions for picking up their access key fob The dog park will operate Wednesday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., closing Tuesday for maintenance and on select holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, King Kamehameha Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news To RSVP for the grand opening and blessing ceremony, please contact Meredith Forbes, Director of Development, at mforbes@ or call 808-356-2236. For more information about the dog park or to register your dog, visit the Hawaiian Humane Society website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Your Daily DogScope for May 25, 2025
Life is ruff when you're four-legged and furry with a completely clueless human. Fortunately, our daily Dogscope can brighten those boneless days with a little encouragement and a helping paw. You and your buddies have been bored so long that a spontaneous action will take you all by surprise. You can't plan ahead, but be ready for a new dog to initiate some fun. Slipping your collar and rushing ahead is usually a good idea, but not today. There's no way to check out all the options when your focus is on avoiding capture, so shop around while safely on the leash. Don't just stand around waiting for the next big idea. Initiate some fun yourself instead. There are plenty of options so pull one out of your hat and shake up time spent with your buddies. With your sharp mind, there's no reason to forget from one day to the next what earns you biscuits. Take your time memorizing just which tricks get you the pay off and forget the ones that are duds. The same old, same old is endless fun for you and your friends, but new games aren't bad, either. Have fun learning new tricks, and eating the new treats they earn you. Feeling lost with your career? Guidance is one click away! Avoiding fights is your reason for living, next to home and owner. But even you have to engage in conflict every now and then, just to show the other dogs you can. It's one of those tedious days. Do you still not know why each trip to the dog park can be either great or awful? It's all about your relationships, so spend all of your time working on them. You'll soon have a predictable daily date. Don't waste time getting your fur up at an odd human. They can't help themselves. The best you can do for yourself, and the rest of the world for that matter, is to treat them like everyone else. Your owner is your world and all that, but in this case it takes more than two to tango. You and the other dogs are doing a complicated dance, and only canines know the steps. When your human leaves in the morning, it's time for you to punch in. The safety of home rests on your shoulders all day long and you have your work cut out for you today. Some dogs yearn for freedom, but not you. Given the choice between the open sky and a ceiling to stare at, and you'll take the ceiling. So it's a shocker to all when you slip your collar, but it has to be done every now and again. Not all dogs are as tough as they look. Don't be afraid just because they appear menacing. Putting them in their place is a lot easier than wishing you were wearing camouflage. Are you meant to be? Find out with our Love Compatibility Report!
CTV News
21-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Dog friendly beach park coming to Innisfil after residents push back on relocation
Barrie Watch After Innisfil town council voted to move the town's dog park in land and away from water, residents spoke up about the decision.
