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To: Citizens
To: Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD):
The goal of this petition is to support the construction of a 5 acre, enclosed dog park at Wardlaw Park.
It is essential to have your voice heard if you want this dog park. The GVRD is now considering the amount of space it's willing to allocate for the dog park. It's looking like it might not be as large as we feel is needed to represent the 118,000 residents of Vallejo (FYI, Benicia has 30,000 residents with TWO dog parks). The GVRD is also feeling a lot of pressure from residents to make the skate park a priority in building. Let your voices be heard, sign this petition and get your neighbors and friends to sign too.
Vallejo city ordinance mandates dogs be kept on a leash in public areas for the protection of fellow residents, as well as the dogs themselves. As you are aware, several dog parks have been constructed over the years to provide safe places for dogs to gather and play legally "off-leash". Unfortunately, there is not one of these dog parks in the city of Vallejo, where many dog owners reside.
Therefore, we are asking the GVRD to construct a dog park at Wardlaw Park for the following reasons:
+ There is not a facility in our to accommodate safe, "off-leash" activity
+ Such a facility would resolve the ongoing angst between dog owners, non-owners, police and park authorities regarding dog access to the park
+ Many dogs need exercise over and above human limitations; leashes limit the dog’s space and pace
+ Socializing dogs is very beneficial to the community, since it makes them less skittish and mitigates aggressive behavior when meeting other dogs and
people
+ The cardiovascular effect is great for the dog's longevity and weight control, and the overall effect makes most dogs calmer and better behaved
+ Such a facility would increase park utilization and increase interaction among families in the community
The proposed location for the dog park is an under utilized area on the northeast side of Vallejo. Specifically, the large open area and the creek
bed.
Once constructed, the undersigned dog owners who utilize the dog park will participate in maintaining it as necessary (e.g. organized, periodic, cleanup efforts). Additionally, such dog owners understand and will obey the following rules:
Rules & Regulations
* Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries caused by their dogs
* Owners must remain within the fenced area at all times
* Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving the area. Gates to the area must remain closed
* Owners must clean up after their dogs.
* Dogs with a known history of, or who exhibit, dangerous behavior are prohibited
* Dogs must be healthy, fully immunized, de-wormed, and licensed
* An adult must accompany children under 12; young children must be closely supervised
* Puppies under four months old, and female dogs in heat are prohibited
* Dogs must be watched at all times
* Cooperation between dog owners is essential
Again, we would appreciate your consideration in constructing an enclosed dog park in Wardlaw Park.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned |
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