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BBC News
19 hours ago
- BBC News
More holidaymakers bringing dogs to South West
Visitors have been sharing experiences of dog-friendly holidays in the South West, as tourism bosses in Cornwall and Devon highlight rising numbers of people visiting with pets since the Covid-19 to Visit Cornwall, pet visits had "significantly" increased, "with businesses rapidly progressing from simply accepting dogs to catering for them in more and more lavish ways". Some accommodation providers and attractions offered specific activity areas and dog spas, with tailored menus in cafés to create a "dog home-from-home experience".Visit Devon described the county as a "dog haven", with 300,000 of them estimated to visit annually. In Polperro, Cornwall, four-year-old cockapoo Waffle is on holiday from Derby, with her owners, Tracy Tweed and Ben Young. "It's unbelievable", Mr Young said, about the harbour village's approach to dogs."She goes on the beach and swims in the harbour every morning, whilst we just wander around the gorgeous streets showing her off."All the pubs have big 'dogs are welcome' signs outside, it's just lovely", he regular visitor, two-year-old toy maltipoo Bubbles is a regular at the resort's weekly 'Woof Wednesdays' socialising event, held at The Blue Peter Inn. The pub gives treats to the pets, and puts photos of the dogs on its wall of Rendell from the pub said: "Recently, we have started doing 'dog of the week' which we almost wished we hadn't as it's so tricky - they are all beautiful, and people love it."Bubbles' owner Barry, visiting from the Midlands, commented how he's offered "biscuits all the time, dog ice cream, if he wants it" and that "everybody wants to stop and talk to him". He said dogs had been accepted and welcomed at all Cornish places they had visited, including Charlestown, Fowey and Falmouth. Down the road in the village, pet-shop turned deli and bar, The Doghouse, offers its customers a range of natural treats, dog beer, an ice bar, along with photo opportunities and fun activities - the most popular being its ball pool owner Gareth Evans said he can sell between 20 to 30 dog beers a day and was expecting this to be his "busiest season yet"."I personally believe Cornwall is getting a really good reputation as a place to bring your dog with you on holiday. The obvious draws are the amazing beaches and walks of which there are so many," he said."Many of the shops keep jars of treats. Of the 20 or so eateries in the village, all but one happily accept dogs."It's also not unusual for some establishments to provide a welcome pack for your dog on arrival. Dogs are also allowed to go on the boat trips too." 'Dog haven' In Devon, 300,000 dogs are estimated to visit each year, according to the South West Visitor Economy Devon's director, Sally Everton, said: "We've certainly seen an increase in dog visitors to Devon, especially since the pandemic. With our two coastlines and national parks, it's idyllic, it's dog haven."So long as people adhere to some seasonal restrictions, it's a very dog-friendly county," she holiday company, Holiday Cottages Polperro, which allows dogs to stay for free, said approximately 70% of its bookings included dogs this year. Another, Holiday Cottages UK, said 67% of its properties in Cornwall were dog-friendly. Ms Everton appreciated not everyone liked dogs, highlighting how access to some beaches in Devon and Cornwall is added owners should be aware of any local restrictions when visiting with their pets.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dogs getting new place to play in Union County
RAHWAY – A new dog park will be coming to the city on Union County land. The City Council recently approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Union County to develop a new dog park in a vacant section of the county-owned Wheatena Park, off West Grand Avenue. The new park will be a fully fenced, off-leash space with shade trees, benches and separate areas for large and small dogs. The site design will prioritize safety, accessibility and comfort for pets and their owners. The project is being funded through a $500,000 award from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs as part of a Fiscal Year 2024 legislative grant program. The grant will allow the city to cover engineering, permitting and construction of the dog park without using local taxpayer funds. 'As someone who has a couple of very energetic dogs at home, I'm especially excited about this project,' stated Mayor Raymond Giacobbe. 'This is something that will not benefit the dogs of our city, but the entire Rahway community. We want neighbors to have places to meet, relax, and connect. And sometimes, that starts with a couple of dogs chasing each other around a field.' More: How to help the animal shelter that 'lost everything' during NJ flooding Under the terms of the agreement the city will oversee the design and building process and the county will retain ownership of the land. Construction is expected to begin later this year or early next spring. Email: srussell@ Suzanne Russell is a breaking news reporter for covering crime, courts and other mayhem. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. This article originally appeared on Union County opening dog park in Rahway at Wheatena Park Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tails wagging in southwest Winnipeg as new off-leash dog park opens
A new space for dogs and their people opened with tail wags and ball-chasing in Winnipeg's Whyte Ridge neighbourhood Saturday. The new off-leash dog area at the Whyte Ridge Community Centre, on Fleetwood Road just east of Brady Road, was opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, replacing a space for dogs that operated seasonally at an outdoor hockey rink. Whyte Ridge Community Centre president Kirill Pirgalin said until now, there weren't a lot of options for residents in the fast-growing residential area to take their pets. "Now, we're just at a walking distance or short drive, and it's just perfect," he said. The all-season park is fully fenced in and spans over a quarter of a hectare, the city said in a news release. It has seating areas, sealed pet waste containers and a gated entry vestibule, and is close to other community facilities like the playground and soccer fields. Although other off-leash dog parks are bigger, Whyte Ridge resident Ian Rumbolt said he's happy to have one that's closer to home. "I feel like [dog parks] are kind of spread out, so to have one in our neighbourhood now is just fantastic," said Rumbolt, who visited the new park with his Jack Russell terrier, Mose. "We just knew we would use it." The new park was also welcome news for Anne Grewar, who would often drive to Kings Park in southeast Winnipeg, about 15 minutes away, to take her dog, Amber, off-leash. "It's nice to have something that's just accessible," she said. "This is really, really great. It's not just a big field with a fence.… There seems to be some thought" put into making an open and safe space for dogs, said Grewar. Area Coun. Janice Lukes is hoping the park will also offer an opportunity for residents to meet their neighbours and build community. "This may not be the largest park, but I know it's going to be very well used and loved," she said. The city invested $80,000 in the new park, which brings the number of designated off-leash sites in Winnipeg to 15, according to the city's website. In addition to those, a number of community centres open up their hockey rinks for pets between April and November. But Lukes wants more amenities like the Whyte Ridge off-leash park in the city. "We don't need to be driving everywhere," Lukes said. "I'm bent and determined to try and get another one here in the south end."
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tails wagging in southwest Winnipeg as new off-leash dog park opens
A new space for dogs and their people opened with tail wags and ball-chasing in Winnipeg's Whyte Ridge neighbourhood Saturday. The new off-leash dog area at the Whyte Ridge Community Centre, on Fleetwood Road just east of Brady Road, was opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, replacing a space for dogs that operated seasonally at an outdoor hockey rink. Whyte Ridge Community Centre president Kirill Pirgalin said until now, there weren't a lot of options for residents in the fast-growing residential area to take their pets. "Now, we're just at a walking distance or short drive, and it's just perfect," he said. The all-season park is fully fenced in and spans over a quarter of a hectare, the city said in a news release. It has seating areas, sealed pet waste containers and a gated entry vestibule, and is close to other community facilities like the playground and soccer fields. Although other off-leash dog parks are bigger, Whyte Ridge resident Ian Rumbolt said he's happy to have one that's closer to home. "I feel like [dog parks] are kind of spread out, so to have one in our neighbourhood now is just fantastic," said Rumbolt, who visited the new park with his Jack Russell terrier, Mose. "We just knew we would use it." The new park was also welcome news for Anne Grewar, who would often drive to Kings Park in southeast Winnipeg, about 15 minutes away, to take her dog, Amber, off-leash. "It's nice to have something that's just accessible," she said. "This is really, really great. It's not just a big field with a fence.… There seems to be some thought" put into making an open and safe space for dogs, said Grewar. Area Coun. Janice Lukes is hoping the park will also offer an opportunity for residents to meet their neighbours and build community. "This may not be the largest park, but I know it's going to be very well used and loved," she said. The city invested $80,000 in the new park, which brings the number of designated off-leash sites in Winnipeg to 15, according to the city's website. In addition to those, a number of community centres open up their hockey rinks for pets between April and November. But Lukes wants more amenities like the Whyte Ridge off-leash park in the city. "We don't need to be driving everywhere," Lukes said. "I'm bent and determined to try and get another one here in the south end."
CBC
19-07-2025
- General
- CBC
Tails wagging in southwest Winnipeg as new off-leash dog park opens
A new space for dogs and their people opened with tail wags and ball-chasing in Winnipeg's Whyte Ridge neighbourhood Saturday. The new off-leash dog area at the Whyte Ridge Community Centre, on Fleetwood Road just east of Brady Road, was opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, replacing a space for dogs that operated seasonally at an outdoor hockey rink. Whyte Ridge Community Centre president Kirill Pirgalin said until now, there weren't a lot of options for residents in the fast-growing residential area to take their pets. "Now, we're just at a walking distance or short drive, and it's just perfect," he said. The all-season park is fully fenced in and spans over a quarter of a hectare, the city said in a news release. It has seating areas, sealed pet waste containers and a gated entry vestibule, and is close to other community facilities like the playground and soccer fields. Although other off-leash dog parks are bigger, Whyte Ridge resident Ian Rumbolt said he's happy to have one that's closer to home. "I feel like [dog parks] are kind of spread out, so to have one in our neighbourhood now is just fantastic," said Rumbolt, who visited the new park with his Jack Russell terrier, Mose. "We just knew we would use it." The new park was also welcome news for Anne Grewar, who would often drive to Kings Park in southeast Winnipeg, about 15 minutes away, to take her dog, Amber, off-leash. "It's nice to have something that's just accessible," she said. "This is really, really great. It's not just a big field with a fence.… There seems to be some thought" put into making an open and safe space for dogs, said Grewar. Area Coun. Janice Lukes is hoping the park will also offer an opportunity for residents to meet their neighbours and build community. "This may not be the largest park, but I know it's going to be very well used and loved," she said. The city invested $80,000 in the new park, which brings the number of designated off-leash sites in Winnipeg to 15, according to the city's website. In addition to those, a number of community centres open up their hockey rinks for pets between April and November. But Lukes wants more amenities like the Whyte Ridge off-leash park in the city.
