| 51 |
16 Jun 2006 - 1:09
Candace Roche :
Dogs off leash in a natural environment create a happier healthier animal,
less problems for everyone. |
| 52 |
16 Jun 2006 - 1:13
Alex Gurvich :
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| 53 |
16 Jun 2006 - 1:14
A. Demetropoulos :
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| 54 |
16 Jun 2006 - 2:17
Amanda Tobier :
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| 55 |
16 Jun 2006 - 2:28
Camille March :
because the half million (according to the Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene in the New York Times) dogs and their owners deserve a chance to
enjoy being off leash in a city that doesn't offer many backyards or
wild areas. Additionally, frequently crowded dog parks are not desirable to
many owners. |
| 56 |
16 Jun 2006 - 2:40
Catherine Bailey :
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| 57 |
16 Jun 2006 - 3:05
Robert P. Turner :
because dogs are man's best friends. A world or city without dogs,
smiling at us, playing with eachother, sniffing around, would be a sadder
place. Offleash hours have been working well for years. Please let our
dogs run free (at least for a little while each day). |
| 58 |
16 Jun 2006 - 3:11
Nina Tobier :
New York dogs deserve the opportunity to run and socialize in open areas.
Responsible dog owners can vouch for the difference this off-leash time
makes in their dogs' lives. |
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| 59 |
16 Jun 2006 - 3:24
Cynthia Hummel :
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| 60 |
16 Jun 2006 - 3:36
Michelle Lindenblatt :
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16 Jun 2006 - 3:43
Jeffrey Lee :
I am a lifelong New Yorker who votes at every single election, and it is
imperative that NYC parks retain off-leash areas and hours for the pets
which so many of us consider members of our family. |
| 62 |
16 Jun 2006 - 4:33
Ann Crumb :
I support this petition because there is precious little time as it is for
dogs to run without being tied by a few feet to a human. They need to
explore and socialize with other dogs. Other cities are exploring
completely off-leash options in their parks as long as dogs are under
"hand-control." NYC can at least keep the off-leash hours it has
now. It works beautifully for all families and their dogs. |
| 63 |
16 Jun 2006 - 4:42
Ellen Harvey :
because the parks are for everyone. Over the years dog owners and their
dogs have helped bring back a level of safety to our parks, and to allow
dogs off-leash social time creates a more stable and social dog. We as
owners should be allowed to keep the few off-leash hours we currently have. |
| 64 |
16 Jun 2006 - 4:53
Sue Crystal :
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| 65 |
16 Jun 2006 - 6:26
Jeff Moreau :
The Bloomberg administration sees another potential cash cow by handing out
citations and ticketing offenders. Will our tax dollars be paying for
additional cops to write us up? Will we be paying for their coffee and
donuts as well? |
| 66 |
16 Jun 2006 - 8:24
Elizabeth Pratt :
I support this petition because dogs off-leash from 9 pm-9 am keep crime
out of the parks, because the dogs deserve it, because the people would be
less likely to keep dogs in their homes without off-leash spaces, and
because the responsible people who care about other people and animals will
be hurt the most if off-leash privileges are taken away. |
| 67 |
16 Jun 2006 - 17:35
Katherine Dacey-Tsuei :
this is an essential resource for dog owners throughout the city. Many of
the city's parks do not have adequate dog run facilities and do not
have the funds to build them. Moreover, the facilities that do exist in
places like Riverside and Central Parks are frequently crowded, unclean,
and abused by professional dog walkers, making them an undesirable place to
bring a dog. Please make the informal "9 to 9" policy a law. |
| 68 |
16 Jun 2006 - 18:37
jennifer :
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| 69 |
16 Jun 2006 - 18:49
L Mieszkowski :
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| 70 |
16 Jun 2006 - 19:06
The McKenna family :
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| 71 |
16 Jun 2006 - 19:44
Ann :
I support this position. I especially enjoy off-leash time with my dog.
Since 1990, when I first go a dog, the off-leash system of 9 pm to 9 am has
worked so well. It is not broken, so don't fix it. |
| 72 |
16 Jun 2006 - 20:18
Michelle :
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| 73 |
16 Jun 2006 - 20:48
NiCOLE SCHNEIDER :
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| 74 |
16 Jun 2006 - 20:56
Lindsay Genshaft :
Dogs in New York City need to be able to run around and have a bit of
freedom so they will be happier dogs and better canine citizens. |
| 75 |
16 Jun 2006 - 21:00
Jayson Elliott :
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| 76 |
16 Jun 2006 - 21:21
Penny Ashton :
Off leash hours for dogs and their owners are vital to the well being of
our pets. Animals need to run free in the grass and interact freely with
each other. Not all dogs do well in dog runs with their artificial
surfaces. We don't yet know what the outcome of these artificial
surfaces will have on the health of our pets, but that's another story. |
| 77 |
16 Jun 2006 - 21:23
Janice Hall :
I support this petition because most dog owners are responsible and neither
they nor their dogs should be punished by changing the current off-leash
rules. Dog ownership has many benefits for the community including keep
parks safe during these off-hours. |
| 78 |
16 Jun 2006 - 21:27
janet fischer :
taxpaying half million dog owners in nyc value offleash time for them &
their dogs |
| 79 |
16 Jun 2006 - 23:17
Carolyn Zajano :
Dog owners help make the parks safer, especially during the off-leash
hours. |
| 80 |
17 Jun 2006 - 0:50
Joan :
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| 81 |
17 Jun 2006 - 3:22
Lalita Khosla :
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| 82 |
17 Jun 2006 - 4:09
Diane Hope McAfee :
Off leash courtesy laws have been in effect in Claremont Park for the 32
years I have been a resident and I see no reason why it should be
discontinued. I do not favor the creation of a dog run here as the park is
too small and intended for quiet escape for strolling and reading. |
| 83 |
17 Jun 2006 - 4:58
Sandra Terry :
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| 84 |
17 Jun 2006 - 8:46
Nellie :
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17 Jun 2006 - 9:18
Mary Max :
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17 Jun 2006 - 11:19
Tara Bahna-James :
Offleash-hours at the park provide THE primary opportunity for our pets to
be properly socialized, both with one another and with the humans who share
their love of the outdoors. To take this opportunity away does nothing to
improve the relationship between people and dogs in this city and actually
makes the possibility of a violent encounter (between anxious, cooped up
dogs and the humans unaccustomed to them) more and not less likely. |
| 87 |
17 Jun 2006 - 17:27
Linda Neaalon :
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| 88 |
17 Jun 2006 - 21:01
Tracy Sebben :
It has been a successful program for 20 years. Dog ownership has increased
while dog attacks have decreased. Therefore, I see no justification for
removing this right. |
| 89 |
17 Jun 2006 - 22:45
Jena :
my dog has no place to run and socialize with other dogs. I am a
responsible dog owner who pays taxes and should be able to have a part of
the park for my use. |
| 90 |
17 Jun 2006 - 22:59
Jeff Sebben :
I support the petition, dog owners are voters.... |
| 91 |
18 Jun 2006 - 0:01
heather Kerr :
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| 92 |
18 Jun 2006 - 0:02
francis catalano :
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| 93 |
18 Jun 2006 - 0:07
Connie Liu :
Offleash exercise is vital to a dog's health and in turn works off the
dog's tension and aggression. |
| 94 |
18 Jun 2006 - 0:10
Yuning Chiu :
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| 95 |
18 Jun 2006 - 1:02
Etsuko Tulloch :
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| 96 |
18 Jun 2006 - 1:28
Richard Haney :
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| 97 |
18 Jun 2006 - 1:32
William Hayes :
because off leash hours are a daily part of life for many thousands of New
Yorkers. Dog owners are among the heaviest users of Prospect Park (and many
other parks) on a day-to-day basis, year round. Having off leash hours is a
huge quality of life issue. |
| 98 |
18 Jun 2006 - 1:39
Zelda Penzel :
dogs should be able to run and get exercise for their physical and
emotional well-being. It is essential that the off-leash hours in parks be
retained. |
| 99 |
18 Jun 2006 - 6:53
teresa kravitz :
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| 100 |
18 Jun 2006 - 17:04
Jacques Miller :
because dogs should have the opportunity to run and play with other dogs
without the restriction of a leash. |
