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If a human jumps a turnstile, the transit cops would be all over him/her. But when a dog gets on the subway without paying the fare, the police want to adopt her. But then again, Gothamist might have the same reaction. A dog got onto a 2 train at Burke Avenue yesterday morning, and took it to 180th Street, where she got onto another train and met a few police officers. The incident gave everyone an opportunity to wax about a dog that takes the subway. The Daily News had some quotes:
- "Maybe it had an appointment somewhere. Who knows what a dog does?" - Passenger at Burke AvenueThe Daily News wondered if the mutt was on its way to the Bronx Zoo, pointing out how the dog missed the stop. But the best part of the story is what other animals Officer Santana has witness riding the rails, "We've seen chickens, cats. Once a rat took a train downtown."
- "She was probably going to see the sights or see an old friend at the Bronx Zoo." - Another train passenger
- "I guess she [was waiting] for an express train or something" - Officer John Santana, who may end up adopting her - the dog is at Animal Control, where they are waiting for an owner to claim her
The MTA allows service animals on trains and buses; Gothamist doesn't know how they feel about dogs in purses, cats in carriers, or goldfish in bags, but if they don't take up another seat, it's probably okay. A dog rode the rails in England. And the above image is from animals on the underground.
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"Who knows what a dog does?" - best quote ever.
The Shadow knows...
The book Subwayland also had a great story about the pigeons that ride the subway.
How many people saw this dog and did nothing? He/she is lucky that to have run into the cops and not ended up on the tracks.
mutts ... they're sneaky!
isn't that clever graphic of a dog overlaid on a subway map actually the LONDON UNDERGROUND???? hey guys, get a map of the MTA ...
isn't that clever graphic of a dog overlaid on a subway map actually the LONDON UNDERGROUND????
Yes it is! And if you'd bothered to read the post properly, tony b, you'd've realized the very last sentence says "the above image is from animals on the underground." Duh.
The MTA lets you bring animals onto the subway and buses as long as a) they're in proper carriers and b) they don't occupy a seat.
Its called the Tube. As for allowing animals on it? Well, just guide dogs I guess. As for humans? Well, without a/c we're treated liek animals. A word to any New Yorkers planning a trip. If the weather is hot, and it has been very hot lately, take some water with you when you take the tube. Here is a good site to use. http://tube.tfl.gov.uk/guru/index.asp
It is technically called the London Underground, but most people refer to it as the tube. Dogs are generally allowed in the tube as well, but it is up to the discretion of the service staff.
It is technically called the London Underground, but most people refer to it as the tube. Dogs are generally allowed in the tube as well, but it is up to the discretion of the service staff.
Thanks for the morning laugh.
You're in fine fettle this AM.
The MTA allows small dogs in carriers held in your lap. As long as they aren't walking around.
Darn, my dog is to big to be carried in one of those samll plastic carriers. So unless it is legal for me to get a large canvas carrier and cut out holes for his legs, tail, and head and then walk him onto the subway, he will never get to know the joys of riding the F train during rush hour.
Just food for thought: the MTA also allows medium size dogs. Life's Abundance to everyone.