Gothamist: Judge Says Dogs' Off Leash Hours Okay!

NYCoffleash.com

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:02:27 -0500

To #9: The new Health and Parks regulations will take the 20-Year Offleash Hours policy and finally make it a written policy, with signage, increased requirements encouraging responsible dog ownership, and better education of the rules. Unfortunately, there are only 44 dog runs at present in NYC (some wonderful, others inadequate) to accomodate 1.4 million dogs. That's about 30,000 dogs per dog park. And most New Yorkers don't live within walking distance of a dog park (and most don't have cars to get to one--of course most dogs are not allowed on public transportation). Far more people use the Offleash Hours in parks like Central, Prospect, Marine, Ft. Greene, Stuyvesant, Cadman Plaza, and many others than go to dog runs. In an ideal world there would be enough dog runs, but the land and money required to build enough to be adeqate just won't happen anytime soon. Those who support responsible dog ownership, strict enforcement of rules, and the education of the dog owning population should cheer the recent Supreme Court and Health Dept decision. More information can be found at NYCoffleash.com.

ctb1010

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 13:27:30 -0500

Sorry, but few even follow the 9pm to 9 am rule. I walk my dog on a leash and everyday run into people who let their dog off leash. Inevitably their stupid dog runs over and starts bothering my dog. Often times they are friendly, but on occasion my dog has been attacked, and the attacking dogs' owner feels no remorse. Why is it such a big deal to just walk your dog on a leash? What are the dog runs for?

rileys owner

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 20:58:21 -0500

that's actually my dog - wierd. here is her myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/rileyannmarie

rimp rick

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 11:27:02 -0500

Or, get yourself some hot dogs and anti-freeze. or, Poinsettas, chocolate etc. it's too easy. I never knew bears were a danger in NYC?

rin tin tin

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 10:17:00 -0500

If you're seriously afraid, you can buy citronella "doggie mace" at pet stores. It's what some dog walkers carry. It does not work on bears, or shrimpdicks who shoot at dogs with bb guns.

beastly

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 09:42:28 -0500

I love dogs. I do not love owners who don't train.. I can predict the untamed beast leaving dog "deposits" all over the area. Do you know of anyone selling dog tazer guns so at least I have a chance when I get attacked.

justin

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 02:55:58 -0500

Thanks for posting that picture. Now maybe all the dog owners who french kiss their dogs in public will understand why we cringe. I'm a dog lover and all, but tongue kissing your dog's anus loving mouth is nasty.

koch

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 17:21:44 -0500

warming up my bb rifle as we speak. fuckin mongrels - hopefully I can line up a pidgeon or two and save on ammo.

Reap what you sow

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:59:42 -0500

Schadenfreude undenied.

Voice of Reason

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:50:00 -0500

For a complete factual overview of the successful 20-year Offleash Hours policy, visit NYCoffleash.com You'll also find a complete PDF of NYS Supreme Court Justice Kelly's written ruling in the case.