The Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) in Queens is continuing the effort to end off-leash recreation in NYC. There will be another court date on August 29th to examine the “courtesy hours” from 9 pm to 9 am that give dog owners privileges to run dogs off-leash in parks without designated off-leash dog runs.

NYCityPets covered this issue earlier, but things are far from cut and dry with both sides of the debate publicly crying out for support.
Dog-owner groups need your support now more than ever, since the end of the 9-9 courtesy hours could bring about the end of off-leash space in dog runs eventually. It is not surprising to us that the JPCA doesn’t support the construction of a fenced, designated off-leash space for the park patrons any more than they support off-leash in the park proper.

Please send your thoughts on this issue to your councilmembers and pledge support to NYCDog.

If your fury isn’t fueled by our words, read this new blog that paints the picture of dogs doing more harm than good. How can that blog be called Prospect Park Advocate? We see no support there for a large portion of the park users!
We think those photos of the dog beach look fun, but we’re guessing that blogger doesn’t appreciate our furry friends.