A small, but vocal, group of citizens are pressing the City of Cambridge and specifically, Cambridge Animal Control to clamp down on "noise" - specifically, dogs barking - in the Tudor Street Dog Park.
This group - possibly just one resident owner nearby - has pressed Animal Control to ticket dog owners whose dogs bark too much!!!
I've personally confirmed at least 1 owner (although rumored to be several) who's been ticketed and has to limit his dog's time in the Park to avoid being ticketed again. Another's dog has been banned for life from *all City Dog Parks* due to the dog's barking!
How is this any different that someone moving in next to a day care center, and then asking the City to enforce noise ordinances when children are in the playground?
- The Park has been in existence for years, pre-dating the newer and renovated structures near it.
- Those who move into nearby residences and offices were aware of the presence of the Park before they moved in. No one forced them to move into an area near a Dog Park!
- The Park is one of Cambridge's finest dog parks.
- Letting dogs play, run and bark in the Park means they're less likely to disturb anyone when they're outside the Park.
This Petition asks the City to "lay off!" and to not punish those who legitimately use the Park. We're asking them to turn down requests by those living and working nearby who complain about noise from the Park during Park hours.
And finally, we're asking the City to reverse the tickets that have been handed out and to lift the ban against dogs who've been deemed too loud.
Dog and Pet owners, make yourself be heard!
"Let's keep working on it. Dogs bark. That's what they do.”
- Marc McGovern, Cambridge City Council
Updates
March 23, 2021
Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that I am not the only person who finds these unfair tickets completely absurd. My dog and I have spent so many happy hours in this space and I feel relieved to know so many neighbors have our backs.
Reached 100 supporters
March 23, 2021
85 Comments
This park is one of the best parts of living in Cambridgeport. It's a safe place for dogs to run off leash and a wonderful place to meet local dog owners. It creates a nice sense of community. I've never, ever noticed loud barking and our dog went their daily for the last eight years.
We love Tudor street dog park and go every day, sometimes twice a day. It’s one of our favorite places in Cambridge and closing the park would have a significant impact on our family’s life. Especially during quarantine, Tudor street park has been a great outlet to get out of the house and has improved our quality of life.
Please exercise some common sense, the dog park was there prior to the condo building. It’s beyond my comprehension how someone can buy a unit abutting a dog park, and then start complaining about barking dogs.
AND the park was renovated. Space was taken away from the park to add a buffer. Soooo, already the city has spent money, and citizen have been inconvenience to appease.
It is very important in an urban area to have contact with living creatures other then ourselves. Dogs are an important part on good mental health. Just look at what France just passed as a law to allow farm smells and noises to exist without people complaining about them. Allow the part to continue to provide human /dog interaction.
Dogs are extremely important, especially in these times.
Agreed with all the people that if Animal Control wants to do something useful they should ticket people who don't pick up after their dogs, or people who let their dogs run wild where they shouldn't. Dogs should have a space they can enjoy. People who don't want to live near a dog park shouldn't. I certainly wouldn't want to live near a school, but I wouldn't try to shut one down after moving too close.
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A small, but vocal, group of citizens are pressing the City of Cambridge and specifically, Cambridge Animal Control to clamp down on "noise" - specifically, dogs barking - in the Tudor Street Dog Park.
This group - possibly just one resident owner nearby - has pressed Animal Control to ticket dog owners whose dogs bark too much!!!
I've personally confirmed at least 1 owner (although rumored to be several) who's been ticketed and has to limit his dog's time in the Park to avoid being ticketed again. Another's dog has been banned for life from *all City Dog Parks* due to the dog's barking!
How is this any different that someone moving in next to a day care center, and then asking the City to enforce noise ordinances when children are in the playground?
- The Park has been in existence for years, pre-dating the newer and renovated structures near it.
- Those who move into nearby residences and offices were aware of the presence of the Park before they moved in. No one forced them to move into an area near a Dog Park!
- The Park is one of Cambridge's finest dog parks.
- Letting dogs play, run and bark in the Park means they're less likely to disturb anyone when they're outside the Park.
This Petition asks the City to "lay off!" and to not punish those who legitimately use the Park. We're asking them to turn down requests by those living and working nearby who complain about noise from the Park during Park hours.
And finally, we're asking the City to reverse the tickets that have been handed out and to lift the ban against dogs who've been deemed too loud.
Dog and Pet owners, make yourself be heard!
"Let's keep working on it. Dogs bark. That's what they do.”
- Marc McGovern, Cambridge City Council
Updates
March 23, 2021
Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that I am not the only person who finds these unfair tickets completely absurd. My dog and I have spent so many happy hours in this space and I feel relieved to know so many neighbors have our backs.
Reached 100 supporters
March 23, 2021
85 Comments
The dog park is an asset to the whole neighborhood. Even for those like me who don't own dogs, it's lovely to watch animals at play and other humans cheerfully interacting. Let's try, in this hard time, to give each other (and these other creatures!) a little space, tolerance and understanding.
This park is one of the best parts of living in Cambridgeport. It's a safe place for dogs to run off leash and a wonderful place to meet local dog owners. It creates a nice sense of community. I've never, ever noticed loud barking and our dog went their daily for the last eight years.
We love Tudor street dog park and go every day, sometimes twice a day. It’s one of our favorite places in Cambridge and closing the park would have a significant impact on our family’s life. Especially during quarantine, Tudor street park has been a great outlet to get out of the house and has improved our quality of life.
Please exercise some common sense, the dog park was there prior to the condo building. It’s beyond my comprehension how someone can buy a unit abutting a dog park, and then start complaining about barking dogs.
AND the park was renovated. Space was taken away from the park to add a buffer. Soooo, already the city has spent money, and citizen have been inconvenience to appease.
It is very important in an urban area to have contact with living creatures other then ourselves. Dogs are an important part on good mental health. Just look at what France just passed as a law to allow farm smells and noises to exist without people complaining about them. Allow the part to continue to provide human /dog interaction.
Dogs are extremely important, especially in these times.
Agreed with all the people that if Animal Control wants to do something useful they should ticket people who don't pick up after their dogs, or people who let their dogs run wild where they shouldn't. Dogs should have a space they can enjoy. People who don't want to live near a dog park shouldn't. I certainly wouldn't want to live near a school, but I wouldn't try to shut one down after moving too close.
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The dog park is an asset to the whole neighborhood. Even for those like me who don't own dogs, it's lovely to watch animals at play and other humans cheerfully interacting. Let's try, in this hard time, to give each other (and these other creatures!) a little space, tolerance and understanding.