Dog ban proposed at Singing Beach
Singing Beach, on the North Shore of Massachusetts, has long been a haven for dogs in wintertime, but there’s a movement afoot to change that – backed in part by people who fear their foot might land in a movement.
For decades in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Singing Beach – considered one of the state’s finest beaches and located near multimillion dollar homes -- has been a destination for dogs and their owners, who are allowed to walk the beaches with their pooches from October through April.
But some are looking to change that, saying they are fearful of the problems large numbers of dogs could create, and concerned about dog poop that dog owners don’t dispose of.
A vote is expected at a town meeting on April 7.
"I don't have anything against dogs," Patricia Morley, a resident and town employee who gathered the necessary 10 signatures to introduce the dog ban at Town Meeting in April, told the Boston Globe. "But I don't like it when there are 20 or 30 in one place." Other signers voiced concerns over dog waste and children getting harmed.
To read the Boston Globe story click here.
Comments
No prob! I never liked the North anyway.
Bimini and I will continue heading to DOG-FRIENDLY beaches. All of my travel revolves around where he can go with me. And the beach is our favorite place to go.
Charleston, SC is very dog friendly. They have THREE off-leash dog parks, and two beaches that have specific times for off-leash play! Both Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms allow dogs all year long with off-leash times in the early morning.
Raleigh, NC has two off leash parks that I know of and Myrtle Beach, SC has an off-leash park with a gigantic lake in the center for dogs to swim. (I'm beginning to realize why I like the South better than the North).
Cities better wake up and realize that more and more, pets are a part of people's families. Many people have animals instead of kids. If cities want to keep their tourism businesses going, they need to start accommodating more pets.
Posted by: Carey Hughes | February 26, 2008 12:40 PM
There are always a handful (literally) of miserable people that want to ruin it for the majority. ONLY on a peculiar warm day in the Winter will you get that many dogs! There are doggie stations set up for pick-up and everyone is usually very mindful of it. Pls. please please email the manchester cricket newspaper (news@cricketpress.com) Thanks for all your support ruff ruff
Posted by: hillary Berkley | February 26, 2008 1:29 PM