Chattanooga's going to the dogs

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(Excerpted from an e-mail)

HIGH-FLYING DISC-CATCHING CANINES TO INVADE CHATTANOOGA FOR THE 2009 HYPERFLITE SKYHOUNDZ WORLD CANINE DISC CHAMPIONSHIP

Crowning event of largest disc-dog competition series in the world

Chattanooga is going to the dogs…disc-catching dogs that is! On September 26 and 27, 9:30 am-4 pm, at AT&T Field, home of the Chattanooga Lookouts, man’s best friend will take to the skies to compete in the 2009 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship. The Hyperflite World Championship is the premier event in canine sports and features top teams from around the world. Contestants and their canine teammates will earn points for tricks ranging from simple throws to unbelievable acrobatics.

Hyperflite will stage this year’s Skyhoundz World Championship to benefit the McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center (www.mckameyanimalcenter.org). Bring the family and watch these sensational canine athletes jump for joy. Admission to the World Championship is free for spectators although a one-dollar per person donation to the McKamey shelter is suggested.

The 2009 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship will include the top teams from eight U.S. regions as well as teams from other participating countries including Canada, Japan, Belgium, Hungary, and the Netherlands. Many of the canine athletes expected to compete were rescued from animal shelters.

CONTACT
Nancy Noel
770-751-3882
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[ohwell]

Hey, Yoda - thanks. I am an animal lover. This is great. Thanks for sharing.

[joedog]

At&T Field??
I was wondering where it would be cuz they cant be on the riverfront or cooliage park

No doggies allowed there

[Babs]

I think they are now.

[gridbug]

Now it's only Ren Park, but there is talk of making Ross's landing dog friendly again.

[chiliman]

You can only bring your dog to Coolidge on "Paws in the Park" day to raise money for McKamey. That's been my experience.

[gridbug]

Cleaning out my email I found

City Parks and Recreation Administrator Larry Zehnder said some additional parks on the south side of the river downtown will be made dog friendly.

He said the city plans at some point in the future to begin allowing dogs in Ross's Landing Park, the Chattanooga Green and other public areas along Riverfront Parkway.

However, he said they will continue to be banned on the Walnut Street Bridge, the Riverwalk and parks with running water, including Coolidge Park and the Tennessee Aquarium grounds.

Just what is the "Chattanooga Green"? That grassy lot between the Blue Plate and the City Pier?

They'll never be allowed on the Walnut St Bridge again. You can't scoop the pee and that is what the bridge smelled like when it was dog friendly.

[Tsavodiner]

That was as much from the skateboarders, dope-smokers, and other assorted overnight layabouts as from the four-legged animals.

[gridbug]

Naw, the apes like to watch it hit the water

[Tookie]

Just what is the "Chattanooga Green"?

More like Acres than Doors.

[ohwell]

I have seven babies, I love them with all of my heart. They are my life, my best friends. Oh, the total wieght is 32 pounds for all seven. Love wet tongues. Love 'em.