Re: “Dogs in Seattle parks lead to complaints; owners say there’s nowhere to go” (Jan. 5, Native Information) and “Dogs belong in Seattle. But not off-leash in city parks and beaches” (Jan. 9, Opinion):
Thanks for the information article and editorial. I dwell throughout from east Inexperienced Lake; that portion of the park has turn out to be a de facto off-leash park. I’ve complained to the Seattle Board of Parks in letters however have by no means obtained a response.
I used to be additionally stunned that the Discover It, Repair It app obtained few complaints concerning canines in Inexperienced Lake. I imagine it is because there’s a sense of resignation — the issue is so pervasive that it seems unsolvable.
However this can be a big downside. This space has a playground for younger kids, indicating that enforcement is crucial. There’s a native preschool, and these younger kids use the park every day. A neighborhood center college additionally makes use of the park for outside recess and recreation.
My 2-year-old son was bitten by a canine on the park. I’ve direct expertise with the hurt canines can render to younger kids, to not point out the well being hazards from unclaimed canine feces.
I hope your consideration to this downside ends in simpler enforcement, conserving our kids secure and wholesome.
Pamela Austin, Seattle
