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Build a Dog Run at Rainey Park!

Build a Dog Run at Rainey Park!

Closed — 61 supporters Verified

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Mercedes G.
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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 5 months ago
Hello, We are looking for a minimum of 500 signatures of New Yorkers who support the construction of a dog run in Astoria, New York. Currently, aside from the incredibly dilapidated dog run in the tiny, northernmost tip of Astoria, there is no open space for Astoria dogs to run off-leash within a decent walking radius (one mile or less). This means that dogs are not getting the physical stimulation and emotional socialization that is recommended for optimal health and happiness. Plus, doggie owners don't have the opportunity to meet each other in a casual, open environment! Help us reach - or exceed - our petition goal by signing our petition today! We are also in the process of a letter-writing Campaign to Community Board One as well as the City Parks Department. We are engaging local politicians as well. If interested in getting more involved, we are putting together a volunteer Committee to meet once a month or every other month to maintain momentum on this project. We hope you will lend your support! For more information, join our Facebook group, "Build a Dog Run at Rainey Park!",https://www.facebook.com/groups/157606374404927/, or email us at [email protected].

Updates

April 28, 2013

The silence from the City Parks Department is unacceptable but it proves they are feeling the pressure. Email your local representatives today to demand they respond to our proposal for Rainey Park. Text three of your neighbors the link to this petition so they can add their names.

April 28, 2013

Reaching this milestone shows the city that Astoria residents demand a safe space for our dogs. Post our petition link on your Facebook profile and email your local rep to demand a meeting about this project now.

6 Comments

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Jessica Gutierrez
13 years ago Featured

plz do this. would be so much better for all the dog owners in this area.

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Jason Griffin
13 years ago Featured

ASTORIA NEEDS THIS NOW. so tired of people yelling at us for having our dogs on the grass.

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Tom Graham
13 years ago Featured

The northern tip run is gross and always muddy. we need something clean in the neighborhood.

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Mike Wheeler
13 years ago Featured

About time. Walking all the way to the other park is a nightmare with a reactive dog.

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Sarah Rivera
13 years ago Featured

Yes please! Rainey is the perfect spot for this my dog needs a place to burn off energy.

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Elena Verma
13 years ago Featured

Been waiting for something like this for years. my pup would love to meet some neighbor friends.