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14 Jun 2006 - 8:32
Matthew Parker :
For over 20 years offleash hours have been a great benefit to the citizens
of NYC, especially the half million that own dogs. |
| 2 |
14 Jun 2006 - 9:15
Anaheed Alani :
In a city like New York, where no one has a backyard, it's imperative
to have designated areas where our dogs can run around off-leash. It's
important for their sanity and ours. |
| 3 |
14 Jun 2006 - 9:22
Michael McLoughlin :
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| 4 |
14 Jun 2006 - 10:47
Joanne Haire :
I support this petitition because my dog loves her off leash time and also
because, by eliminating off leash hours, dogs will become neurotic and much
more serious problems will develop. If certain people in this city are
uncmfortable with dogs off leash, we, as dog oweners and dog lovers, can
respect that and they, in turn, can respect our space and our dogs'
space. |
| 5 |
14 Jun 2006 - 11:43
Martina Sabacka :
as a dog owner, I cannot imagine to deprive my dog of the right to have
SOME time off-leash.The parks are meant to serve the community and the
community include dog owners and their dogs. |
| 6 |
14 Jun 2006 - 18:01
kirsten fisher :
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| 7 |
14 Jun 2006 - 18:04
Anthony Garoppolo :
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| 8 |
14 Jun 2006 - 18:54
April Spicer :
the limited hours and space are of enormous benefit to both dog and dog
owners. For the small amount of time and area we occupy and because the
majority of pet and pet owners are respectful and well-behaved, we hope the
hours will continue. |
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| 9 |
14 Jun 2006 - 19:43
Alex Rainert :
because eliminating off leash hours will create more behavioral problems
than it will solve. Also, dog owners often represent the most active
members in a community. Dog parks and off leash hours are also very
powerful community activities that enhance a community rather than detract
from it. |
| 10 |
14 Jun 2006 - 19:49
Ashley Spicer :
I support this petition because the parks are there for the benefit of the
public, a significant number of whom own dogs. The amount of off-leash time
and space requested is not significant, but is of fundamental importance
and value to the dogs and their owners. |
| 11 |
14 Jun 2006 - 20:29
Luba Ostashevsky :
because dogs are people too and residents of the city and are entitled to
recreational spaces. Their running offleash does not infringe on
anyone's rights. Revoking this right is simply mean-spirited. Humans
must learn to scoot over for other creatures on this planet. |
| 12 |
14 Jun 2006 - 20:55
Annette Lellis :
Our animals both very much need and deserve a place where they can run,
play, exercise and socialize, all things that are vital to happy, healthy
pets and their people. Please don't take this away from us. |
| 13 |
14 Jun 2006 - 22:00
Merrie Singer :
because dogs need a safe place to play and run in order to remain healthy
and happy. |
| 14 |
14 Jun 2006 - 22:12
Jennifer Sherry :
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| 15 |
14 Jun 2006 - 22:23
Cynthia Gillis :
Public spaces must be shared by everyone who makes up the 'public'.
Our varying interests can all be satisfied with a little good will. |
| 16 |
14 Jun 2006 - 22:30
Dwight Burton :
because the current off-leash hours are a reasonable accomodation to rights
of dog owners and their pets to enjoy city parks without impacting others
who use the parks. |
| 17 |
14 Jun 2006 - 22:39
jennifer Donaldson :
I support this petition because Our animals both need and deserve aplace
to run and play. Please don'ttake this away from us. |
| 18 |
14 Jun 2006 - 23:07
Malcolm Emerich :
off-leash spaces in the city are essencial to raising and keeping
socialized dogs. |
| 19 |
14 Jun 2006 - 23:19
karen bonna :
eliminating off leash hours will create more behavioral problems than it
will solve. Also,dog owners often represent the most active members of a
community. Dog parks and off leash hours are also very powerful community
activities that enhance a community rather than detract from it. |
| 20 |
15 Jun 2006 - 3:23
Anthony DeFonzo :
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| 21 |
15 Jun 2006 - 4:42
Marci Resnicoff :
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| 22 |
15 Jun 2006 - 6:04
Marilyn and Barry Parker :
because dogs need off-leash time to be socialized. It will not interfere
with other people's enjoyment of park space. |
| 23 |
15 Jun 2006 - 7:14
Elizabeth Amon :
I support this because I have a toddler as well as a dog and offleash hours
in a park is the only place that lets me be with both in a beautiful
setting together. |
| 24 |
15 Jun 2006 - 10:14
Emily Plishner :
Offleash interaction with our dogs is fundamental to the mental health of
many thousands of voters. Dogs have been a fundamental part of human clture
for milennia. Society needs them. |
| 25 |
15 Jun 2006 - 10:19
Brian Riley :
banning off-leash hours is punitive and irrational. NYC dog owners are
generally civic-minded, and NYC dogs are better socialized than other dogs
anywhere in the country. This can be directly credited to off-leash hours
and the existence of dog parks. Without these things it would be untenable
to have dogs in a city as congested as NY. |
| 26 |
15 Jun 2006 - 15:48
Sarah Reid :
I support this petition because it sounds like a fair compromise.City dogs
should have a chance to be off a leash. |
| 27 |
15 Jun 2006 - 19:05
frances Lester :
i support this petition because of all the good feelings it engenders for
the dogs and the people who intereact with them during their off leash
hours. it is a wonderful part of living in new york city, |
| 28 |
15 Jun 2006 - 19:10
carine kiss :
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| 29 |
15 Jun 2006 - 19:45
Anne Levin :
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| 30 |
15 Jun 2006 - 19:49
Mary Alissa Brodsky :
dog parks are an essential way to keep dogs healthy in apartment-living
situations. They are pack animals and need to run to be mentaly sound and
socialized. It would be cruel to sentence them to a life of small spaces
and leashes forever. You will have more dog aggression problems throughout
the city without the outlet of a dog park. |
| 31 |
15 Jun 2006 - 19:52
denise Herman :
because off leash activities and community are in fact critical to keeping
dogs social and create an environment of self policing within the dog
community, thus keeping dogs and the non dog owning public more safe than
without. |
| 32 |
15 Jun 2006 - 19:55
Keith Gardner :
I support it wholeheartedly and enthusiastically. For many, life without
dogs is like life without kids. Some don't care either way. But for
most of us, dogs, kids, keep us happy, they surprise us, they entertain us,
they keep us young. And in return, we need to provide arenas for them to
live, and to grow, and to interact with their own kind, or just to frolic.
Fullness of life, kind of thing. |
| 33 |
15 Jun 2006 - 20:03
Rebecca de Guzman :
Dogs, owners, and the general public all benefit from these open, off-leash
spaces. All New Yorkers have the right to share and enjoy the
parks--including dogs and their owners. I don't let my dog off-leash,
but I greatly enjoy seeing and interacting with the off-leash dogs (and
their owners) in city parks. They greatly contribute to the culture and
health of the city. Please support these off-leash areas! |
| 34 |
15 Jun 2006 - 20:19
Ginger Berman :
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| 35 |
15 Jun 2006 - 20:45
Debra Gambino :
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| 36 |
15 Jun 2006 - 21:22
Mark Hilzenrath :
This is the best way to socialize our pets and give them excercise |
| 37 |
15 Jun 2006 - 21:27
Carrie Straus :
the notion of eliminating off-leash spaces is ridiculous and serves no one.
Dog runs benefit all of society, not just dog owners, because happy dogs
make happy dog owners who contribute to the upkeep of these parks and the
economy of surrounding areas. As has been noted, well-socialized pooches
are the least likely to cause problems, and the people who take the time to
frequent these dog runs are clearly among the most responsible, socially
aware, safety-conscious and community-involved dog owners in the city. Do
not punish us for no reason. |
| 38 |
15 Jun 2006 - 21:38
Dorothy Sherman :
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| 39 |
15 Jun 2006 - 22:16
Vaughn Blake :
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| 40 |
15 Jun 2006 - 22:22
annemarie ahearn :
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| 41 |
15 Jun 2006 - 22:49
Nirmala Charan :
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| 42 |
15 Jun 2006 - 22:51
Jordan Rosenfeld :
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| 43 |
15 Jun 2006 - 22:52
Jou-Yie Chou :
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| 44 |
15 Jun 2006 - 23:12
Dirk Kaufman :
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| 45 |
15 Jun 2006 - 23:18
Jessica Romero :
because allowing dogs to play off-leash during hours when parks are
sparsely populated hurts no one, yet brings much happiness and amusement to
dogs and their owners. Principally, because there is more room to spread
out, thus greater exercise is being had and dogs aren't forced to play
on top of each other. There are enough responsible dog owners in the city
that make this allowance a worth while use of space. |
| 46 |
15 Jun 2006 - 23:52
Marcie Klein :
dogs do not respond the same way in enclosed spaces as they do when allowed
to run off-leash. They get more exercise and are happier as a result. To
lose this privilege would create dogs that are more pent up, frustrated and
aggressive. It will end up creating more behavior problems then it
prevents. |
| 47 |
16 Jun 2006 - 0:11
Kelli Scarr :
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| 48 |
16 Jun 2006 - 0:17
Thomas Lowy :
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| 49 |
16 Jun 2006 - 0:21
Judith Brooks Pare' :
As a dog owner and tax payer in this wonderful city, I am dumbfounded that
anyone would want to curtail dog runs, and off lease hours. Please do not
make this city a harder meaner place. |
| 50 |
16 Jun 2006 - 0:31
Keith Goldberg :
It is essential to have access to off-leash time in the parks for our pets
who do not have opportunities to roam in backyards or open spaces. |
