gggrrr, My ISP has a ''conference'' that people go to and discuss things. Like a discussion board for the county. Alot of people post things (not so nice) anonymously (sp) and say nasty things about the politics in the town. Almost every discussion put on there turns politcal if it is meant to or not. When I first moved here I posted a question about finding an Exterminator and someone put stuff on there about Bill Clinton!!!! ANYWAY, I posted a topic about a dog park in the community and I got mixed responses which I figgered I would get but here are the posts!!!! I tried to clean it up as best I could, the extra crap and duplicate posts etc.I will put my posts in BOLD!

I have been leery of posting this b/c I am afraid that people will think I am nutso.
And I sometimes despise posting things here b/c people bring up such political
things or say in appropriate things on posts that have nothing to do with the topic,
and it angers me. {ie: the free to good home kittens and someone posted, "the
other white meat"} But, what can I say, I am still going to post this under
anonymous b/c I don't want drowned under e-mails, not that anyone would send
them to me. Just in case.
ANYWAY!!
I was wondering how well a dog park would go over here in Upper? There is
one in Findlay at the Riverbend park. It is fenced in, on about 3 acres. With
Trees, and a couple picnic tables, and the parks people hang jugs of water on the
fence for the owners. It is awesome for those of us who want to exercise and
socialize our dogs that live in town.
I was just wondering how big the need would be. When I was there I met a guy
from Crawford that takes his dog over there.
And I talked to a few people at work and they said they would be interested in
one here locally also.
There is a membership at the one in Findlay. You pay $10.00 a year from
December to December. You only have to make sure that the parks service (or
whoever) has a copy of your dogs updated shots. They provide baggies similar to
the ones at Bicentennial and Stepping Stone. And one of the rules is you have to
clean up after your pet. You can also sign up to volunteer around the park etc,
but not required. They also have a smaller dog kennel (similar to what I am sure
many of you have for your dogs) that is the "time out kennel" if you will. If the
dogs don't get along or pick a fight, they have to go in there. There is a
combination lock on the fence and it is locked when not in use, members get a
membership card with the combination on it. And it changes at the beginning of
each year.
I have no idea where a good spot would be for one. Any suggestions? Really
other than the baseball diamonds in the fall at the park, there isn't a place to let
your dogs run and exercise. In Hancock CO, if the dog is in any other part of the
park, it has to be on leash (less than 8 feet). Just like the leash rule at the Upper
Parks.
I just wanted to know if anyone else was interested in this locally. I am willing to
drive a half an hour for my dog, but I would be AWESOME to have one locally
so I don't have to!
Thank you for your time!




I think that this sounds like a GREAT idea! I know of several in our
neighborhood that would support the park. I don't think that you are nuts. I
would encourage you to contact someone in the city (mayor, council member,
park board member, etc.) to express your idea to them. I'm sure that they will
listen, and take your idea under advisement. Letting them know a little about what
Findlay is doing would probably help.


And, I also agree to your comment about the unrelated replies to topics posted
on this conference board. I, too, hate to post anything for the same reasons you
give. Makes you wonder if those individuals have anything else to do with their
time other than come up with those comments. Posting like yours are what I feel
this conference board is all about. Thank-you!!!!



And I thank you for the support!! WOW!! I would have never thought I would
get such a positive first response!!!
Do you know where I can find a list of the park members??
Thanks!




I am sure that if you call the mayor's office, his secretary would be able to tell
you. The superintendent of the parks is Mike Cheney, and he would be able to
tell you, also. He might even take the idea and pursue it. Or you might try the
Upper Sandusky Area Chamber of Commerce office. The office has a wealth of
information about the city and surrounding area. The more people that you "bug,"
the more chances of starting something. Maybe if you have friends that believe in
this project, they could contact them also. The more support you have, the better.
If I had a dog, I would join in your campaign.

I sincerely hope that you can make something happen with your idea. I noticed
recently that Upper promotes itself as "The City of Parks." What a good addition
to that theme. Please keep us informed of any developments.



I could never take my dogs to a any kind of park without having them on a leash.
My dogs are very well behaved but I would worry about other dogs. My dogs
are tiny and the leash lets me have quick access to them . What about children
and a dogs with no leash ?





The park in Findlay I am talking about has a rule that children under the age of 16
must be accompanied by an adult. And that puppies under the age of 16 weeks
shouldn't be there either since they haven't had all their shots yet. The first time I
went to the park a few weeks ago, a woman brought her Jack Russell Terrier that
was the runt of the litter and weighed 9 pounds. All the dogs that were there were
over 40 pounds. All the dogs did great with her even tho they had never been
around a dog so small. My dog harasses my cat constantly and she weighs 12
pounds. Honestly,I was worried mine would try to pounce on the dog, my cat
and this little dog are both all white. My dog did great with her. Also, if you are
not comfortable having your little dogs around big dogs, you could take them
when people/dogs aren't likely to be around. I took mine to the dog park in
Findlay on Monday afternoon around 3pm and was the only one there. Also
someone told me that there is a dog park in Texas that has 3 fenced in areas. One
for the dogs under a certain weight limit and one for dogs over and one for all
dogs. www.dogpark.com
I just think this is a great idea for the county b/c obviously people have expressed
an interest in this and yes there is one in Findlay but why should we as Wyandot
county citizen's pay Hancock county? If I want my dog to get proper exercise I
have to drive 50 miles round trip to either Findlay or to where my parents live in
Kenton. I am willing to do this yes, but not every day. If I had a park like this
locally we would probably be there everyday at least. I just took my dog to the
Bicenntenial Park to the baseball diamond. I walked her around the perimeter
and made sure the gates were shut, and that I had a baggie for any "deposit". She
ran around playing with her tennis ball until her heart's content. That would work,
but I don't know if the park people would like it very much!!!!! Altho I cleaned
up after her and she didn't bother anyone.


Well, why don't you just keep doing what you always have done. let your dog
crap on your neighbors lawn and kill his Shrubbery with its urine? That is what all
dog owners do.
Why should the taxpayers pay for building a park that only dog owners can
enjoy? This is just another way that republicans want to be separated from the
"Haves" and "Have Nots"!
You have a pet and that is ok with me but I don't want to pay for the upkeep with
my tax dollars! The next thing you know, you will want me to pay for your child
to go to a private school!





>>
>Well, why don't you just keep doing what
>you always have done. let your dog crap
>on your neighbors lawn and kill his
>Shrubbery with its urine? That is what
>all dog owners do.
>Why should the taxpayers pay for
>building a park that only dog owners can
>enjoy? This is just another way that
>republicans want to be separated from
>the "Haves" and "Have Nots"!
>You have a pet and that is ok with me
>but I don't want to pay for the upkeep
>with my tax dollars! The next thing you
>know, you will want me to pay for your
>child to go to a private school!
>


HEY - GIVE US A BREAK - WILL YA !!!!?????



This is just another way that
>republicans want to be separated from
>the "Haves" and "Have Nots"!


You know, Republicans really do have broad shoulders!! We get blamed for
everything. Every time one of you Democraps screw up, we get blamed. At least
we take responsibility, and most of the time it is for YOU!! Since the beginning of
politics, you hypocritical democraps have blamed us. Don't you think it is about
time, in this day and age, to take some responsibility?? Probably not. Too bad.



Here we go again...it gets pretty monotonous...

On 10/3/02 7:06:37 PM, Anonymous wrote:
>This is just another way that
>>republicans want to be separated from
>>the "Haves" and "Have Nots"!
>
>
>You know, Republicans really
>do have broad shoulders!! We
>get blamed for everything.
>Every time one of you
>Democraps screw up, we get
>blamed. At least we take
>responsibility, and most of
>the time it is for YOU!!
>Since the beginning of
>politics, you hypocritical
>democraps have blamed us.
>Don't you think it is about
>time, in this day and age, to
>take some responsibility??
>Probably not. Too bad.
>

I agree, it is monotonous. Had an old friend once who used
to say, "you have to pick the meat off the bones and throw
the bones away". Although she was talking about some of
the stuff you hear preached from the pulpits, it would fit here
too. There are some good points made here.


>
>Here we go again...it gets
>pretty monotonous...
>


>>You know, Republicans really
>>do have broad shoulders!! We
>>get blamed for everything.
>>Every time one of you
>>Democraps screw up, we get
>>blamed. At least we take
>>responsibility, and most of
>>the time it is for YOU!!
>>Since the beginning of
>>politics, you hypocritical
>>democraps have blamed us.
>>Don't you think it is about
>>time, in this day and age, to
>>take some responsibility??
>>Probably not. Too bad.
>>
>
>
>
>





How dare you say I let my dog crap and pee in your yard. I take a bag with me
when I take her for a walk. I suspect you might be one of the ones that does that.
I never said non-dog owners couldn't enjoy the park. If Upper is the "city of
parks" why can't I enjoy it with my dog? I don't have any children, that is why I
have a dog. Very rarely do I let my dog off leash in town for that reason, yes she
has been off leash b/c she has escaped. Nor do I want to pick her up at the
Humane Society if they catch her. How about the time before Christmas when my
dog was only about 12 weeks old I took her outside and the biggest chocolate
lab I have ever seen comes running right up to me. Thank God it was friendly, I
bet he was out pooping and peeing in other people's yards. And I have no idea
who he belonged to. If other communities all over the United States can support
something like this why can't we. Since you don't want to pay for my kid to go to
private school, how about paying for some manner classes for yourself. And at
least I signed my name.

Just in case we have people like this respond or in charge of the project. For
those of you interested in an application to the Hancock Park District's k-9 Field
of Dreams dog park, call 419-425-7275.

Manner classes - I love it. I wish some of these people
WOULD take them !!




I want a park for my cat,,,with scratcin posts and little bags of cat-nip hangin
from the fences. Milk from bottles,and a four hole porta kitty potty,,,no bags for
me!!!!





Where exactly do you think this town can put another park we have too many
now?
How many more parks do we really need..
Just let your dog run loose,maybe you`ll get your park,but you`d be better off
building it yourself!!!!!GOOD LUCK (pet owners)