| 451 |
Christopher Borg
2006-09-20 20:22:30 |
I agree and hope for more support of this petition! |
| 452 |
Luke Bebenek
2006-09-20 16:50:58 |
9pm to 9am are perfect hours to have our dog run around freely. We always
monitor his activities, and clean up his mess. This law suit to end this
off leash rule, is ridicilous. The same people who are against this, should
focus on much more important issues in our parks. |
| 453 |
Nevin Patton
2006-09-20 15:44:44 |
Making off-leash illegal would be a horrible repression of what it means to
live. |
| 454 |
Jasmine Melzer
2006-09-20 14:44:33 |
Off-leash hours make the parks safer during hours that the park would
otherwise be empty except for a few joggers. And dogs have rights too;
this world was not created only for humans. I don't see anyone
enforcing no barbecue rules in the Parks or asking to see permits for large
groups over 25. If dog walkers have to tolerate the depredations of other
park users, then at least be a little even handed in giving dogs and their
owners a bit of leeway. |
| 455 |
Alina Kwasnicka
2006-09-20 02:42:57 |
I support this petition because there is nothing better than having people
dog owners and their friends and children interacting in a friendly
atmosphere. I've been in the Park Slope area for the past 44 years
and were a dog owner most of the time. I gained friends or inherited them
through my Dad who has walked our dogs for all those years. He is gone now
but I know it would have "killed" ; him to hear that our
canine friends no longer had a time to run off leash. In the 40 plus years
I have not heard a one story of a dog attacking a person in our park. |
| 456 |
Eric Brooks
2006-09-20 00:48:11 |
I no longer have a dog but support off-leash hours for responsible dog
owners. Not only do dogs get time to socialize, but permitting dogs off
lease in brings hundreds of people to the park in hours when parks have
little attendance, enhancing security. Permitting off leash hours improves
the quality of life of humans as well as dogs. |
| 457 |
John Armstrong
2006-09-19 22:58:02 |
Dogs are far more aggressive on leash than off leash. The petitioners will
have the opposite result from the one they argue they need. |
| 458 |
Elena-Margarita McCalla
2006-09-19 22:12:03 |
I support this petition because as a native of Park Slope Brooklyn, I
recall the times when it was extremely unsafe to walk through Prospect
Park. The dog walkers have brought safety to this park through their
presence. As an owner of two dogs, the park provides healthy excercise and
socialization not only for our pets, (in my case-I think of my dogs as
children) but for the humans as well. This in turns lends itself to
addressing the safety issues in the Park because the presence of dog
walkers surely helps curtail criminal activity. |
| 459 |
Jane Holzka
2006-09-19 22:05:54 |
Off leash hours are good for parks, for dogs, and for people of all kinds
-- dog owners or not. Off-leash hours extend the hours that the park is
heavily used, provide a constituency of people (dog owners)who care -- who
make the parks safer and cleaner for other users. |
| 460 |
Marti Hoffman
2006-09-19 21:59:39 |
Great vehicle for having small children overcome incipient fears
they may have of dogs. |
| 461 |
Erika Levasseur
2006-09-19 21:39:21 |
I moved to Park Slope soleley because of the off-leash times in Prospect
park. Critically important factor for my place of habitation. Have had
nothing but positive experiences with dog-owners and non-dog-owners alike.
Dog owners are very responsible, we don't take this priveledge for
granted - and when there's an idiot owner not following the rules
or not being courteous, the other dog owners speak up and put pressure on.
Dog runs are not an option - they are too small, and create greater
atmospheres of tension between both people and dogs. They do not provide
proper exercise for bigger dogs. We early morning walkers mind our own
business, and keep the park safe for others. Let us keep our small
freedom! |
| 462 |
Steven D'Orazio
2006-09-19 21:23:39 |
I support this petition because Dogs need to be socialized with other dogs
with
Off-leash time. The socialization of dogs at a young age is critical for
their development and I think that taking away these dog parks could have
the opposite affect. I think it could cause more problems since dogs will
not have the proper opportunity for socialization, so they may not get
along with other dogs when seen in the park on a leash. Not to mention
these dog runs are invaluable for the dog owners since it is great benefit
to have their dogs get good exercise which also helps keep them be more
calm and comfortable at home. Also it should be noted that almost all of
the people that go to the dog parks are hard working tax payers so why
shouldn't they have a place that benefits their life
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| 463 |
Dana Crowell
2006-09-18 22:30:40 |
I support this petition because dogs are extremely important companions to
a great number of New Yorkers. This is a wonderful place to raise a dog
precisely because the parks are available to exercise them. It works well
to have large areas designated for off-leash rights at certain times of the
day. This works beautifully in Riverside Park. The presence of dogs there
during the off-leash hours before 9 a.m. help keep the park safe for early
morning runners. It is inconcievable that all these dogs could be exercised
all at once in the tiny run available. I urge the city to change its rules
to permit off-leash rights in designated large areas until 9 a.m. |
| 464 |
Jennifer Selig
2006-09-16 22:35:51 |
Dogs need off-leash time and dog owners have rights too. We have to be
responsible but for those who are not, revoking off-leash rights is not
going to stop them from being a problem. Revoking off-leash time is the
wrong solution for the perceived problem. Let's not punish our dogs
a result of all of this either. They add so much to our lives and our city
boroughs. |
| 465 |
Robert Gonzalez
2006-09-16 17:29:03 |
We need these dog runs. We need to socialize our dogs.These dog runs give
our family ( our dogs ) a healthy living. |
| 466 |
Fran Carroll
2006-09-16 11:26:09 |
because it's time we gave back to "man's best
friend". Off leash time is the very least we do for our canines
in general. Canines have helped us in the medical field, during war time,
saving many lives, as well as in nursing homes where dogs always have time
to visit. Pet a dog and lower your blood pressure! |
| 467 |
Jan Libby
2006-09-15 21:49:31 |
I can't imagine living in new york without this off-leash time. It
is incredible -- not just for the dogs, but for the people as well. It
honestly makes living in New York City a wonderful experience. I invite
the judge to come to Central Park and meet this incredible community. |
| 468 |
Don Nguyen
2006-09-15 21:19:25 |
My dog and I love Prospect Park. Having a park with off leash hours was a
real attraction to my wife and I when we were looking for a place to
purchase our first apartment. |
| 469 |
Karen Tingley
2006-09-15 21:17:19 |
I support this petition because the park is active and alive in the morning
during off leash hours. When I walk to work through the park I feel safe
becuase there are a lot of people and a lot of activity. If you take dog
owners out of the park, (and most will leave to find a fenced in version) I
worry that the park will become unsafe due to lack of activity. |
| 470 |
Nicole Larege
2006-09-14 21:56:03 |
I support this petition. If my dog were not allowed his off leash time he
would be a far less social animal.His face just lights up when he sees his
"friends&quo t; in the park. Merely walkin him makes him
behave as if he is being punished. I support this petition! |
| 471 |
Vicki Szymczak
2006-09-14 20:54:31 |
I support this petition. These parks belong to ALL of us. Shared parks,
shared responsibility. Besides, parks with dogs are cleaner than parks
with people. Take a look around on a Sunday in Prospect. |
| 472 |
Susan McCafferty
2006-09-13 14:48:29 |
Off leash hours are not only crucial for the dogs but create a vital sense
of real community for New Yorkers |
| 473 |
Renee Ehle
2006-09-13 14:09:30 |
In my experience, most dog owners in favor of off-leash hours are
responsible and courteous, to other dog owners as well as to other members
of the public who may be nervous around dogs. We are typically very
involved in training our dogs to respond to voice commands--it would be
dangerous to our dogs themselves if our dogs would not come to us on
command. We typically put our dogs on leash when encountering unfamiliar
dogs, or to prevent our dogs from bothering people without dogs. Off-leash
hours have been successful precisely because the majority of us making use
of them (for the mental and physical health of our dogs) have respected our
communities. |
| 474 |
Beth Powmesamy
2006-09-13 00:09:37 |
I support this petition. By retaining this privelege, I believe it is
actually promoting responsible dog ownership and fostering healthy dog
behavior. |
| 475 |
B.J. Navarro
2006-09-12 18:21:11 |
Responsible dog owners should be encouraged and the city should be made
friendlier for people and their pets. |
| 476 |
Michael
2006-09-12 13:51:31 |
because it is cruel to prevent dogs and owners from responsibly enjoying
our parks. We pay for them, too! |
| 477 |
Sofia Vecchio-von Stange
2006-09-12 13:50:17 |
because a city that is truly evolved is one that recognizes the right of
dogs and owners to exercise without being tied to a leash while having
large, natural spaces in which to happily run. |
| 478 |
Thomas Carpenter
2006-09-12 13:17:17 |
I am a dog owner and I vote. Please promote health and safety for New
York pets by retaining off-leash policies and establishment of dog runs and
parks in New York. |
| 479 |
Kate Carr
2006-09-12 00:49:59 |
This is an extremely important privelege which improves the quality of life
for many living in NYC. |
| 480 |
Mary McInerney
2006-09-11 01:30:01 |
because Offleash preserves the sanity of owners and dogs alike. We both
need it! Remember, Mr. Mayor: My dog can't vote, but I can. |
| 481 |
Bart Adlam
2006-09-09 17:03:45 |
Don't make NYC unfriendly to dogs. |
| 482 |
Laura Stoland
2006-09-08 16:48:36 |
This is an important park of our Brooklyn life. Please preserve it! |
| 483 |
Patricia Koo
2006-09-07 20:19:11 |
Vehemently support off-leash rights for dog owners. |
| 484 |
Karen Apicella
2006-09-06 20:46:00 |
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| 485 |
marie burge
2006-09-05 21:09:32 |
we own two chihuahuas and daily weather permitting enjoy off leash hours
with our pups.please allow this this to stay |
| 486 |
Audrey Ashendorf
2006-09-05 20:45:58 |
because pets (i.e.dogs) help the mental health of their owners and thus NYC
as a whole and because dogs need to run off leash now and then. |
| 487 |
Lucy Rumack
2006-09-05 18:11:45 |
off leash hours benefit owners as well as their dogs -for exercise as well
as socialization! |
| 488 |
CORLETTE HASTY
2006-09-05 16:33:53 |
I TOTALLY SUPPORT THIS PETITION. HAVING TWO DOG OF MY OWN AND KNOWING HOW
THEY LOVE TO RUN. |
| 489 |
Anna Loengard
2006-09-05 16:28:55 |
I would probably leave NY if this is passed. |
| 490 |
Sean Campbell
2006-09-05 16:21:16 |
My family and I have been exercising our dogs off-leash in NYC parks for
almost 20 years, and we've never seen anything but good come of
this policy. |
| 491 |
Shakti Shukla
2006-09-05 16:09:53 |
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| 492 |
Sean McClintock
2006-09-05 04:08:31 |
because getting rid of off-leash privileges is ridiculous! |
| 493 |
Michael Wiggin
2006-09-05 00:25:01 |
If the Juniper association doesn't want no leash time in their
park, that is their perogative. They need not legislate the wishes of
their neighborhood to my neighborhood or any other in which they do not
live. |
| 494 |
Peter Kallis
2006-09-04 19:38:01 |
With common sense and responsibility on the part of dog owners eveyrone can
enjoy the park, whether they have two legs or four. |
| 495 |
carla michelini
2006-09-04 18:01:58 |
Doggies need a place to play in the city! |
| 496 |
Peter Brooks
2006-09-04 15:47:29 |
My dog, Leo, whom I am channeling, says that without a place and time to
hang out with his friends, most of his buddies would either get fat and
sleepy, or become canine juvenile delinquents and drink and bite. Give us
a break. |
| 497 |
Paula Galloway
2006-09-04 01:02:56 |
I support this petition because dogs that are exercised are happier dogs.
They are better socialized. Dog owners that are out in the parks during
courtesy hours make the parks safer for all citizens. |
| 498 |
Kate Larson
2006-09-03 16:14:30 |
Dogs that are well behaved need space to run and play too! |
| 499 |
Sheila Kehoe
2006-09-03 13:18:19 |
What is the point of a park if all citizens cannot enjoy it. Dogs have
certainly proved themselves valid citizens in this city from the everyday
seeing eye dogs who for years have guided the blind into having more
complete lives here in New York to the hero search and rescue dogs of 9/11.
Then, of course, there are the "Average Joe" dogs who
just enjoy a good morning romp with their owners. We all need a little
"off leash" time before starting the work day. |
| 500 |
Alexandra Nolan
2006-09-03 01:23:32 |
Responsible dog owners should be allowed to enjoy the park off leash.
Skaters, riders and children loose in the park pose a threat as well but no
restrictions are placed on them.
Do not let an isolated case ruin the lives of responsible dog owners. |
