Gothamist: Animals Can Take Mass Transit (If There's an Emergency)

ABC Girl

Mon, 22 May 2006 16:33:45 -0500

I take my pet on the subway for EMERGENCY trips to the vet, as I live in NJ and his vet is in Queens. I've never had a problem and I don't think most people who care enough to take their pet with them on the subway during an EMERGENCY would be irresponsible... As for the people who are worried about poop in the subways: I can't help think about the countless tossed diapers I see in the subway-- on the tracks and even in subway cars: does that mean kids shouldn't be allowed in the subway either?

Samantha T

Mon, 22 May 2006 15:40:45 -0500

Thanks for clearing that up, Ryan - I was wondering what constitutes a human emergency versus a pet emergency!

Ryan

Mon, 22 May 2006 12:38:38 -0500

"The Transit Authority has drafted proposed changes to its strict pet policy to allow New Yorkers to board subway trains and buses with their dogs and cats if an emergency evacuation of the city is ordered." This pets on a train thing only counts for evacuations, guys.

Judas Iscariot

Mon, 22 May 2006 12:37:19 -0500

"so you KNOW there'll be plenty of "accidents" on our already getting grungier trains" Please, like there's no human "accidents" in the subway? More times than I would like to count I've probably stepped on more human "accidents" because there's no bathrooms down there and people just can't wait to get where they're going to do there business. Not that I want pets in the subway at all. From what I hear of the Paris subway where they allow pets the stations/subway cars are far worse.

Meghan

Mon, 22 May 2006 12:18:52 -0500

I can't wait to see what constitutes an emergency for those tiresome, MY dog doesn't need a leash, aren't my dogs shoes cute dog owners.

Jen

Mon, 22 May 2006 11:51:31 -0500

But what if they wear diapers?

scott

Mon, 22 May 2006 11:45:13 -0500

this is as bad an idea as allowing cell phones on planes! most dog owners just let their animal urinate in the middle of the sidewalk, which is beyond gross... so you KNOW there'll be plenty of "accidents" on our already getting grungier trains. let's keep dogs where they belong: in the zoo.