While we may love dogs, we DO NOT WANT "Off Leash Dog Hours" at Bachman Park, or any of the Los Gatos neighborhood parks for the following reasons:
-Off-leash dogs in an unfenced area present a safety issue. Dog owners cannot control their off-leash dogs 100% of the time. Off-leash dog owners more often leave behind dog feces than do owners with leashed dogs.
-Off-leash dog hours will impact the peace and tranquility of our neighborhood. THERE ARE NO OTHER OFF-LEASH, UNFENCED DOG PARKS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. Bachman Park will become a magnet for off-leash dogs/owners, resulting in more traffic and parking problems in the neighborhood, not just from Los Gatos residents, but from all over the South Bay area.
-The Parks Dept. has stated that they cannot police off-leash dog hours...it will be up to the dog owners. This situation is already out of control with off-leash dogs coming to Bachman Park at all hours. What will happen when it is legal?
Town Council of Los Gatos, we urge you to vote down this proposal and keep Bachman Park dog-safe for families, children, and on-leash dogs, and free of increased traffic and parking problems in the neighborhood.
The Town Council is weighing this proposal despite the clear hazards it creates for our local families. Post this link on your neighborhood Facebook groups now so they know we are watching. Email your representative today and demand they reject the off-leash hours for Bachman Park.
June 14, 2012
The momentum behind this effort is undeniable and shows that our neighborhood cares deeply about park safety. Post this link on your Facebook page today and email your council member to demand they vote no on the proposal.
Reached 100 supporters
June 14, 2012
6 Comments
L
Linda Chavez
14 years ago
Featured
PLEASE keep our park safe for the walkers and kids. some of us are scared of dogs running up to us and it is not fair that we cant enjoy our own neighborhood.
S
Susan Ryan
14 years ago
Featured
I got jumped on by a big dog yesterday and the owner just laughed and said he was friendly. Keep them on a leash or get out of the park.
K
Karen Rodriguez
14 years ago
Featured
My kids play here every single day and I am so tired of dodging dog pee and poop. Keep the park for the people and keep the leashes on.
M
Mark Cooper
14 years ago
Featured
This is a terrible idea. The town cant even police it now so why would it get better with official hours?
R
Robert Day
14 years ago
Featured
Total disaster waiting to happen. Vote no.
D
Dave Yang
14 years ago
Featured
Absolutely not. This is a neighborhood park not some massive county facility. We dont have the parking for random people from all over the south bay bringing their pets here.
Help this petition grow
Share it with friends to help reach
250 signatures.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
or sign with Email
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via
.
Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
While we may love dogs, we DO NOT WANT "Off Leash Dog Hours" at Bachman Park, or any of the Los Gatos neighborhood parks for the following reasons:
-Off-leash dogs in an unfenced area present a safety issue. Dog owners cannot control their off-leash dogs 100% of the time. Off-leash dog owners more often leave behind dog feces than do owners with leashed dogs.
-Off-leash dog hours will impact the peace and tranquility of our neighborhood. THERE ARE NO OTHER OFF-LEASH, UNFENCED DOG PARKS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. Bachman Park will become a magnet for off-leash dogs/owners, resulting in more traffic and parking problems in the neighborhood, not just from Los Gatos residents, but from all over the South Bay area.
-The Parks Dept. has stated that they cannot police off-leash dog hours...it will be up to the dog owners. This situation is already out of control with off-leash dogs coming to Bachman Park at all hours. What will happen when it is legal?
Town Council of Los Gatos, we urge you to vote down this proposal and keep Bachman Park dog-safe for families, children, and on-leash dogs, and free of increased traffic and parking problems in the neighborhood.
The Town Council is weighing this proposal despite the clear hazards it creates for our local families. Post this link on your neighborhood Facebook groups now so they know we are watching. Email your representative today and demand they reject the off-leash hours for Bachman Park.
June 14, 2012
The momentum behind this effort is undeniable and shows that our neighborhood cares deeply about park safety. Post this link on your Facebook page today and email your council member to demand they vote no on the proposal.
Reached 100 supporters
June 14, 2012
6 Comments
L
Linda Chavez
14 years ago
Featured
PLEASE keep our park safe for the walkers and kids. some of us are scared of dogs running up to us and it is not fair that we cant enjoy our own neighborhood.
S
Susan Ryan
14 years ago
Featured
I got jumped on by a big dog yesterday and the owner just laughed and said he was friendly. Keep them on a leash or get out of the park.
K
Karen Rodriguez
14 years ago
Featured
My kids play here every single day and I am so tired of dodging dog pee and poop. Keep the park for the people and keep the leashes on.
M
Mark Cooper
14 years ago
Featured
This is a terrible idea. The town cant even police it now so why would it get better with official hours?
R
Robert Day
14 years ago
Featured
Total disaster waiting to happen. Vote no.
D
Dave Yang
14 years ago
Featured
Absolutely not. This is a neighborhood park not some massive county facility. We dont have the parking for random people from all over the south bay bringing their pets here.
Help this petition grow
Share it with friends to help reach
250 signatures.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
or sign with Email
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via . Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
Signing with Google or Facebook verifies your signature instantly — no email needed.
PLEASE keep our park safe for the walkers and kids. some of us are scared of dogs running up to us and it is not fair that we cant enjoy our own neighborhood.