Recent good weather has only highlighted the problem, with an increase in complaints of off-lease dogs and a strong presence of Animal Control. Most of the dogs walkers I encounter are law-abiding citizens who scoop the poop, and pick up garbage left behind by others. They understand that the water front, while attractive, is home to a diverse and delicate population of wild birds, and is a popular walking area for families and children. The dogs need their own place.
And a perfect spot is the open lawn next to the RL Clark Filtration Plant. The land as far as I am aware is open, the city cannot and will not build on it because the plant, and it is unused, except for the dogs walkers who want to avoid the waterfront.
So where does this leave us?
Well the city requires a organized group to petition them inorder to create this doggie sanctuary. I am far to busy to do this, so other admins are welcome, but here is my first contrbution. This is the first installment of a dog owners, and a dog walkers association so we can get the much needed space. In order to abide by city policy I will be recruiting owners, walkers and their friends to become members of this group.
Right now there will be no membership fee, but in the future if we need to contribute lets say, fencing, or picnic tables we may poll the membership for funds. All we need now is your full and real name, your address and phone number and email (for mailings) This is so we can show the city we are an organized and offical group. It will not be used for sales or solicitations and it will not be sold or trades to other organizations. I will ask that you allow yourselves to recieve newsletters, which will mainly consist of an email alert that links to new postings on this blog. I also hope that if and when there are meetings with the city I can count on your attendance.
Please contact me through the email fridathedog (at) rocketmail.com
Thanks for you energy and support,
Maria Doyle
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