Councilwoman Roxanne Burns told me over the weekend she is so concerned over the dog attack of a two year old at the Farmer's Market, she is wondering if animals are appropriate at events with public assembly. Ms. Burns says the child and the dog are not at fault, but bad judgment may be as bringing animals and children together in a hectic and crowded setting creats a danger that is not necessary.
I agree those holding events may want to consider not allowing animals. I doubt you could bring a dog to the midway at the Fair or a concert at the Arena, so why bring one to markets, sporting events or concerts like the annual one in Thompson Park.
It's a good point. Of course the devil is always in the details, but at the very least, pets should probably be left home when headed to a site with many humans.
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Intersting how Ms Burns takes the fore on the thorny topics whilst you are able to offer sage yet thoughtful comments...without actually committing yourself.
I agree with Ms. Burns dogs do not belong at public events such as this and probably should be banned.
But, really, who in their right mind would allow a kid to pet an unrestrained dog?
Actually, as an eyewitness I can state the dog WAS restrained on a leash, however, leash or not, a dog can still bite. Its a leash, not a muzzle.
I agree dogs should not be allowed at events with humans being crowded together. I always tell a person or child that wants to touch my dog, "no, dont touch. He may bite. " though he never has.
And I was extremely annoyed with all the dogs at the symphony in the park. come on people the dogs dont care for the music or the fireworks.
OK, no dogs at public events. And to be safe no kids under 5 at public events. And to be sure, no public events where anything can happen to anyone without safety helmets for all participants. And for safety sake no public events without an MD and a nurse for each participant under the age of 21 at each and every public event unless a cash bond of $2million has been deposited in a bank account monitored by the NYS Attorney General. NO CHILI. NO CHEESE CUTTING. No cookies that haven't been baked under the watchful eye of at least one state employee. Ear plugs to protect participants from dumbass comments by people demanding a perfect world.
I'm 51 years old and this "bringing dogs to everything public" is a recent phenomena that I saw beginning with the ADA laws/helper dogs.
This is nothing more than the "if they can do it, so will I" mentality of some dog owners, which feed's on itself ad nauseum.
"NO CHILI. NO CHEESE CUTTING."
Hmm... come to think of it, I did burn the roof of my mouth at the Chili contest a couple of years ago.
That is an interesting observation, 3:54.
Now don't go all stupid on us you special needs people. He didnt' criticize you. He was just making an observation.
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