Get thee to a dog park, Washington!
by Swamp Pundit
Yes, Virginia, we need an off-leash dog park in this fair small town! Join the rest of North America and move forward…
Pets (dogs specifically, in this case) are fundamental cogs in the wheels of our society.
Read about the value of pets:
“Pets as companions and social lubricants”
“Pets can act as emotional substitutes for spouses, romantic partners and children. Albert and Bulcroft’s 1986 survey of 436 people in the Rhode Island metropolitan area (USA) is just one study that supports this popular view. They found that the people who felt closer to their pets tended to be those without a present spouse or romantic partner, who have no children or have no children present in the home. They found that widows, single people and empty nesters are more likely to emphasise the companionship qualities of pets. In the McHarg et al. survey, 79%
of pet owners find it comforting to be with their pet when things go wrong and 91% feel very close to their pet. The McHarg et al. survey also revealed that 58% of pet owners said they got to know people and made friends through having pets, while 62% said that having a pet around when people visit makes it easier to get into conversation and create a friendly atmosphere.
Pets helping to teach children
“Pets are often obtained to help children learn responsibility and how to share. They show that if affection is given it will be returned. McCallum Research Pty Ltd et al. confirmed the significance of the teaching role when they concluded:
“Some parents feel they would be failing in their responsibilities as parents if they ‘deprived’ their children of pets and that what they learn from pets makes them better human beings.”
(McCallum Research et al. 1992, p. 16)”
So let’s do it. Let’s give Washington NC an off-leash dog park. In this space, soon, we’ll have information about what you can do to help. Responsible pet owners need a place for their dogs to socialize. Dog parks create healthier, more people-friendly, better socialized pets.
This website, The Endless Chain Pig Club, is now dedicated to supporting the Washington Off-Leash Dog Park.
“I yearn for the fenced in paradise that would be my park.” Thompson longs for a place to play, won’t you please help us fulfill his dream of daffodils and puppies yearning to play? It takes so little to give a lot…
We need a safe place for dogs to play. The benefits are lasting and numerous.
And don’t forget – spay or neuter your pet.
Join the Washington Off-Leash Dog Park FACEBOOK group! *hey ya’ll who are working so hard on the park, the group just kinda’ happened, hope no one’s toes are stepped upon by this… ok? And an email? How about: dogpark @ washingtonnc.org? (no spaces, duh)
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Dog Parks are growing in popularity!
Seattle, WA (just a bit more progressive than a little town in NC) has 20 (as in TWENTY) Dog Parks, for humans and their canine companions!
So, kudos to the new Washington Off Leash Dog Park group that is raising money to built this for its residents and visitors!
Donations are tax deductable! Let’s raise the bar and sent in those checks!