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Dogs BANNED from Nissequogue River State Park!
Recently the Nissequogue River State Park has installed several No Pets signs in the park prohibiting leashed dogs from the entire park. We are circulating a petition asking the Park Administration to change this policy. We currently have approx 800 signatures and have setup an online web site to collect additional signatures.
Please visit our website at Kings Park Network and sign this petition.
The New York State Parks and Historic Preservation Department recently banned all family dogs from the Nissequogue River State Park. Hundreds of dog-loving families, who previously used that park as a pet-friendly haven, are now unable to bring their faithful companions to this newly-created and yet mostly uninhabited state park which is on the grounds of the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center.
Our canine companions are members of the family. They give us all unconditional love, protection and friendship and ask for so little in return. Like so many of us humans, they need exercise to remain healthy and happy. The upper part of the Nissequogue River State Park is ideal for this cherished family activity because of the many wide, paved trails which enable the entire family to walk side-by-side, through this scenic wonderland virtually free from poison ivy and ticks.
Secondly, if you're a woman walking alone, your faithful dog provides some necessary and comforting security. Many of the trails wander through beautiful woodland areas which are not patrolled by park security on a regular basis.
Over 800 people have organized a petition drive and created a proposal to request that well-behaved, leashed dogs be permitted in designated areas of the Nissequogue River State Park providing that all pet owners clean-up after their dogs, limit activity to designated areas and use a leash no greater than six feet at all times.
Responsible pet owners respectfully urge the Nissequogue River State Park Administration to reconsider this policy banning all pets from the park.
Text of Petition:
We, the undersigned, are requesting that well-behaved, leashed dogs be permitted designated areas of the Nissequogue River State Park. Through the institution of leash and clean-up regulations, we believe the property can be used in a safe and respectful manner by dog owners and their dogs. Secondly, we respectfully request that the Nissequogue River State Park Administration establish a fenced-in area, where well-behaved unleashed dogs can exercise in a safe environment without endangering or annoying people, property and wildlife.
Please Visit our Website to Sign the Petition:
Kings Park Network
All the best
Steve Weber
Kings Park Network
Recently the Nissequogue River State Park has installed several No Pets signs in the park prohibiting leashed dogs from the entire park. We are circulating a petition asking the Park Administration to change this policy. We currently have approx 800 signatures and have setup an online web site to collect additional signatures.
Please visit our website at Kings Park Network and sign this petition.
The New York State Parks and Historic Preservation Department recently banned all family dogs from the Nissequogue River State Park. Hundreds of dog-loving families, who previously used that park as a pet-friendly haven, are now unable to bring their faithful companions to this newly-created and yet mostly uninhabited state park which is on the grounds of the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center.
Our canine companions are members of the family. They give us all unconditional love, protection and friendship and ask for so little in return. Like so many of us humans, they need exercise to remain healthy and happy. The upper part of the Nissequogue River State Park is ideal for this cherished family activity because of the many wide, paved trails which enable the entire family to walk side-by-side, through this scenic wonderland virtually free from poison ivy and ticks.
Secondly, if you're a woman walking alone, your faithful dog provides some necessary and comforting security. Many of the trails wander through beautiful woodland areas which are not patrolled by park security on a regular basis.
Over 800 people have organized a petition drive and created a proposal to request that well-behaved, leashed dogs be permitted in designated areas of the Nissequogue River State Park providing that all pet owners clean-up after their dogs, limit activity to designated areas and use a leash no greater than six feet at all times.
Responsible pet owners respectfully urge the Nissequogue River State Park Administration to reconsider this policy banning all pets from the park.
Text of Petition:
We, the undersigned, are requesting that well-behaved, leashed dogs be permitted designated areas of the Nissequogue River State Park. Through the institution of leash and clean-up regulations, we believe the property can be used in a safe and respectful manner by dog owners and their dogs. Secondly, we respectfully request that the Nissequogue River State Park Administration establish a fenced-in area, where well-behaved unleashed dogs can exercise in a safe environment without endangering or annoying people, property and wildlife.
Please Visit our Website to Sign the Petition:
Kings Park Network
All the best
Steve Weber
Kings Park Network