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The Dog Park at Ewing Young Historical Park - new surface petitioned
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We, the undersigned, would like to petition the Newberg Park and Recreation District to put a new surface in the Newberg Dog Park. The current surface is a hog fuel, a type of bark dust that breaks down rapidly. This creates several problems. During the wet season it does not hold water well, thus creating a muddy surface the deters people from bringing their dogs. During the dry season it creates a very dusty environment. This is inconvenient as it creates continuous clouds of dust when the dogs run around. Plus, the small microfibers of bark irritate the skin and eyes of many of the dogs.
The potential dog health problems related to wood chips are not trivial, as gotopetsamerica.com notes, “Nasal aspergillosis [in dogs] is caused by several species of fungus of the genus Aspergillus. A. fumigatus grows abundantly in rotten vegetation and wood chips, compost, sewage, and moldy hay. Some species live mainly in soil. The fungus produces many small spores which can be inhaled. Some aspergillus species found in moldy feed produce aflatoxins, poisonous compounds that can cause serious injury to the liver if ingested. A local immune dysfunction is suspected in affected animals.”
Different types of surfaces can be found on this website: http://thestantonfoundation.org/canine/dog-parks/guide/surfacing
Another option is decomposed granite: http://www.propertymanagementinsider.com/property-management-strategies-how-to-add-the-perfect-dog-park
We would like to create an environment that is safer and more suitable for our pets. Therefore, we are requesting that the park be filled with grass and/or larger bark chips that will not deteriorate so quickly. Many of us have visited other dog parks such as Sherwood and McMinnville where there are large grassy or wood chipped areas that make for a very pleasurable experience for both dogs and their owners.
Whatever new surface is used, it must be maintained. Having a dog park that causes more harm than good is not an adequate dog park for our community.
Thank you so much for your consideration of this matter.
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August 10, 2016
I have been reading through your stories about the health issues your dogs are facing and I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people are dealing with this. This was just a simple idea to fix our local park but the response proves this is truly your project now.
August 10, 2016
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you felt strongly enough to step up and sign this. This movement belongs entirely to all of you who care so much about our dogs. I never imagined this would find such a massive audience when I started it.
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Agreed, I've seen the aforementioned problems with the hog fuel surface. The dust is especially bad during the nice time of year. It makes it difficult to enjoy sitting at the benches and watching the dogs play.
I quit taking my dogs to the dog park here in Newberg because my dog would always vomit after being on the surface. I considered it dangerous to her health.
Some people suffer from the dust, and don't bring their dogs to the park during the dry months of the year.
I couldn't agree more! Always have to bathe my dog after we visit.
Seems breathing into dog lungs not good either.
I support this petition to upgrade the surface at Newberg/Ewing Young Dog Park.
Please, we need something done about this before the rainy season starts.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
The Dog Park at Ewing Young Historical Park - new surface petitioned
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, would like to petition the Newberg Park and Recreation District to put a new surface in the Newberg Dog Park. The current surface is a hog fuel, a type of bark dust that breaks down rapidly. This creates several problems. During the wet season it does not hold water well, thus creating a muddy surface the deters people from bringing their dogs. During the dry season it creates a very dusty environment. This is inconvenient as it creates continuous clouds of dust when the dogs run around. Plus, the small microfibers of bark irritate the skin and eyes of many of the dogs.
The potential dog health problems related to wood chips are not trivial, as gotopetsamerica.com notes, “Nasal aspergillosis [in dogs] is caused by several species of fungus of the genus Aspergillus. A. fumigatus grows abundantly in rotten vegetation and wood chips, compost, sewage, and moldy hay. Some species live mainly in soil. The fungus produces many small spores which can be inhaled. Some aspergillus species found in moldy feed produce aflatoxins, poisonous compounds that can cause serious injury to the liver if ingested. A local immune dysfunction is suspected in affected animals.”
Different types of surfaces can be found on this website: http://thestantonfoundation.org/canine/dog-parks/guide/surfacing
Another option is decomposed granite: http://www.propertymanagementinsider.com/property-management-strategies-how-to-add-the-perfect-dog-park
We would like to create an environment that is safer and more suitable for our pets. Therefore, we are requesting that the park be filled with grass and/or larger bark chips that will not deteriorate so quickly. Many of us have visited other dog parks such as Sherwood and McMinnville where there are large grassy or wood chipped areas that make for a very pleasurable experience for both dogs and their owners.
Whatever new surface is used, it must be maintained. Having a dog park that causes more harm than good is not an adequate dog park for our community.
Thank you so much for your consideration of this matter.
Updates
August 10, 2016
I have been reading through your stories about the health issues your dogs are facing and I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people are dealing with this. This was just a simple idea to fix our local park but the response proves this is truly your project now.
August 10, 2016
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you felt strongly enough to step up and sign this. This movement belongs entirely to all of you who care so much about our dogs. I never imagined this would find such a massive audience when I started it.
10 Comments
I totally agree. The current surface is not good when it's wet. And when it's really dry both the dogs and I cough. I did not know that the dust causes problems but it doesn't surprise me.
Agreed, I've seen the aforementioned problems with the hog fuel surface. The dust is especially bad during the nice time of year. It makes it difficult to enjoy sitting at the benches and watching the dogs play.
I quit taking my dogs to the dog park here in Newberg because my dog would always vomit after being on the surface. I considered it dangerous to her health.
Some people suffer from the dust, and don't bring their dogs to the park during the dry months of the year.
I couldn't agree more! Always have to bathe my dog after we visit.
Seems breathing into dog lungs not good either.
I support this petition to upgrade the surface at Newberg/Ewing Young Dog Park.
Please, we need something done about this before the rainy season starts.
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I totally agree. The current surface is not good when it's wet. And when it's really dry both the dogs and I cough. I did not know that the dust causes problems but it doesn't surprise me.