A
city parks committee is considering a ban on pets in certain areas of Raleigh
parks after complaints about unleashed dogs roaming beyond owners' "sight and
control."
By
city law, unleashed dogs are not allowed on public property except for in
designated dog parks. In addition, pet owners are required to remove and dispose
of pet waste. According to a press release from the city, both the public and
city staff have complained about pet waste on athletic fields.
"Residents
frequently unleash their dogs on open park grounds allowing them to roam beyond
their sight and control, presenting the opportunity for pets to interact
unrestricted with other park patrons," the release said. "Citizens also use
fenced playgrounds, athletic fields and court areas as dog parks – allowing pets
to run unleashed within the fenced area."
The
Greenways and Urban Tree Committee of the
Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board is reviewing the
issue and wants public input at its next meeting, at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Room
303 of the Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex at 222 W. Hargett Street.
The
committee will take that input and review the issue before making a
recommendation to the full Board.
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