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March 24, 2013 at 10:47 pm #606891
Georgia MomMemberAs my special needs child and I were leaving the smaller playground at Lincoln Park, I saw 2 women walking near a large white dog with brown ears/markings. The dog was running loose, so I asked if it was their dog. One of them said yes, so I told her the dog needed to be on a leash. She actually said, “It doesn’t want to be”. The dog then suddenly charged at my child, who screamed, and only then did they rush to put the dog on the leash. I am just irate that this owner was so arrogant, and needlessly frightened my child. What if they hadn’t managed to get the dog before it reached my daughter? Shame on you for causing my child so much distress- it’s more than an hour later and she is still upset about it.
March 25, 2013 at 12:01 am #786513
desdemonaParticipantso tired of the off leash dogs at Lincoln Park. How do we report them?
March 25, 2013 at 12:24 am #786514
anonymeParticipantI think it’s always a good idea to carry pepper spray at Lincoln Park. Not for the off-leash dogs, but for their owners. What a rabid, self-entitled piece of crap. The level in irresponsibility of dog owners has reached epidemic proportions, in part because they know damn well that there’s no enforcement. I’d be all for a night in jail at the offender’s expense.
One option is to follow them to their car, get their plate number, and report it to Animal Control. If you fill out the online form, there is a written record of the complaint. They will follow up, and if the dog made any physical contact it is considered a “bite” – which IS taken seriously.
March 25, 2013 at 4:13 am #786515
JoBParticipantanonyme.. that’s great info..
March 25, 2013 at 4:17 am #786516
JiggersMemberIts funny how you have to be more aware of unruly dogs in a park than drunks or homeless folks.
March 25, 2013 at 7:57 am #786517
WorldCitizenParticipantIs there no greater menace to society than off leash dogs?
I feel fortunate to have lived in an area where this is the issue that stirrs up so much passion. Tske a moment to look around you and be thankful for all you have. There are truly few in this world who can call themselves so lucky…
March 25, 2013 at 1:26 pm #786518
datamuseParticipantI’ve been chased and bitten, WorldCitizen, so yeah, it does bug me.
So do other things. It’s not like a person can’t be concerned about this AND, I don’t know, the growing global water crisis, just for example.
March 25, 2013 at 2:24 pm #786519
trimmMemberI try to stay away from dogs that are off-leash. If I see one, I keep my distance. In reality, it’s still a dangerous world. You don’t walk in the middle of the street with cars, you walk on the sidewalk. Take the safer path.
March 25, 2013 at 3:49 pm #786520
WorldCitizenParticipantI usually pet them.
March 25, 2013 at 3:50 pm #786521
JustSarahParticipantUgh. I’m sorry. I’m so sick of the entitled attitudes of some dog owners. A couple weeks ago, my husband, infant son and I were at Alki with a friend and his two toddlers. A young couple was on the beach with their dog (strike one, no dogs on the beach), then let him off the leash (strike two), where he proceeded to poop, and they didn’t pick it up (strike three). Well, the guy did kick some sand over it. So disgusting.
And then the dog went swimming in the water…
March 25, 2013 at 4:00 pm #786522
WorldCitizenParticipantMarch 25, 2013 at 4:00 pm #786523
miwsParticipantWell, the guy did kick some sand over it.
Man, that’s some bully!
The only thing he can kick sand at is a pile of dog crap! ;-)
Mike
March 25, 2013 at 4:17 pm #786524
Georgia MomMemberWorld Citizen, actually, when you have a large dog charging your small child, there is no greater menace. And we are thankful – that we weren’t bit.
Thank you for the helpful advice Anonyme – I’ll remember it for next time and get a pic of their plate.
There were other dogs off leash, and yes, this entitled attitude is outrageous. Why do they think it’s ok to let their dogs roam free by the PLAYGROUND? As many times I have told my daughter not to run around dogs, when she is scared she will do this every time. I had her hand or she would have done it yesterday, instead of just screaming. This happened right as we were leaving the playground – if you are inconsiderate enough not to leash your dog, at least have enough sense that you DON”T let them run loose around children.
March 25, 2013 at 9:01 pm #786525
BostonmanMemberPepperspray or a 9mm. Either one especially if you are fearful of what the dog could do to your child. One bite to a 2 year old in the neck is enough to kill your child.
March 26, 2013 at 8:10 am #786526
WorldCitizenParticipantWow. Lets advocate pulling a gun and firing it in public because a dog is running toward you. What world do you people live in?
March 26, 2013 at 11:07 am #786527
velo_nutParticipantObviously you have never been or seen a child mauled by a dog.
March 26, 2013 at 2:16 pm #786528
JoBParticipantvelo..
but not every dog will maul a child. in fact most will bound right up to your frightened child and lick their face.
now i can understand why you wouldn’t want to take that chance..
which is why any dog owner who lets their dog off leash in any public space who can’t call their dog to an immediate stop and drop the first time really has no business letting their dog off leash at all.
and let’s face it, the number of people whose dogs are actually that well trained is greatly exceeded by the number of people who think their animal is that well trained..
after all. a dog that well trained and well observed by it’s owner wouldn’t get close enough charging your child to concern you.
let your dog leash you …
it will make both of you more secure
March 26, 2013 at 5:39 pm #786529
BostonmanMemberI live in the world where I have the right to protect my children. Not only the right but the duty as a parent. I would chose shooting a dog over my child being scarred for life physically and mentally.
It’s simple, leash your dog. If you don’t then take your chances.
March 28, 2013 at 8:16 pm #786530
dee kalaniParticipantPeople that have dogs in their lives need to be considerate of others, we don’t know if your dog is aggressive and shopuld’nt have to make that determination. Keep your dogs on a leash, if not, your dog becomes your liability.Even on a leash some people cannot control their dog, I see young kids with bully breeds, just an accident waiting to happen. just saying take responsibility, and be courteous. Love and take care of your dogs!
March 29, 2013 at 2:18 am #786531
JoBParticipantMarch 30, 2013 at 1:26 am #786532
wssortMemberWho do you contact when you see dangerous dogs off leash at a school playground? I took the kids to Sanislo yesterday afternoon and this guy was playing fetch with two pit bulls on the field next to the playground. Needless to say we left, didn’t want to take ANY chances!
March 30, 2013 at 1:41 am #786533
hammerheadParticipantSeattle animal control. hell I would call 911, even though not an “emergency”, you could deem it one.
Make a big deal out of the fact they are pitbulls. I am sure they will respond quicker.
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