Enforce the leash law!
According to official statements posted on the NYC Parks Department website, The City of New York enforces the leash law for several reasons."First, unleashed dogs pose potential danger to people and... continue reading »
"I agree with the leash law and would like to add my disgust with the fact that many dog owners don't pick up after their dogs - they just carry a bag to make it look as though they will. Another new development is people picking up after the dog and then "
"It is the civilized thing to do. Leash_Please."
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"For the dog's safety and for those enjoying the parks, keep dogs leashed and safe."
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"I witnessed the same pack of unleashed dogs that Mr. Trojanowicz made reference to attack two leashed dogs in the same location two mornings ago at 6:45 AM. The leash law MUST be enforced."
"Why are dogs at Juniper Park allowed to relieve themselves on the ballfields where children play? Ridiculous!"
"My ankle was broken by an off the leash dog in Riverside Park about ten years ago. Two dogs were chasing one another and crossed the runner's path where I was jogging. One hit my ankle as I ran. The force with which the dog's body hit my ankle broke both "
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"Animal acts are irrational and at any time can attack even its owner. Dogs should be leashed and muzzeled."
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"Isn't this petition completely moot due to your crushing loss in NYS Supreme Court as well as the unanimous vote of the Health Board to amend the Leash Law to specifically grant the Parks Commisioner the authority to do what the court said has been legal "
"Leashes protect the dogs as well as the environment and the people! Too many lost dogs, dogs hit by cars--if you love your dog, keep it leashed!"
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"Unleashed dogs serve to disturb migrant and resident birds from feeding and breeding. I also see a fair amount of dog droppings that have been left behind. Please enforce the leash law."
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"There are now ample dog runs, in this area, for dog owners to give their pets some degree of freedom, without impinging on the freedom and safety of humans."
