- Target:
- City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Dept; City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Dept
- Region:
- United States of America
The beach is a special place where friends and family convene to have fun and enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, many people are forced to leave a valuable loved one at home each time they visit the beach: Their dogs. The restriction of dogs at our beaches means that many dogs miss out on valuable exercise, socialization, and bonding time with their families and other canines.
As stated on the website of Pompano Beach, dogs are permitted on the West side of A1A - across the street from the beach. However, this forces individuals to walk their dogs in front of parking lots and condominiums with numerous cars driving in and out, rendering it hazardous to exercise there. Additionally, should families with young children choose to walk their dogs at the beach then they are prevented from enjoying the fishing pier, beautiful playground, picnic tables, and restrooms on the east side of A1A. Deerfield Beach does not allow animals at all.
This rule generates a feeling of undue stress at what should otherwise be a place of fun and enjoyment, and means that many dog-owning families spend less time at the beach, beachfront restaurants, and beachfront stores than they otherwise would.
Changing this rule will not only allow local residents and tourists to enjoy time at the beach with their leashed pets, but will significantly contribute to the mental and physical welfare of the canines in our community.
This petition will be sent to Broward County Commissioner, Chip LaMarca, who represents Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach.
We, the undersigned, request that the City of Pompano Beach and the City of Deerfield Beach allow leashed dogs onto the boardwalks and beaches in their cities with the following restrictions:
1.) Dogs will not be allowed on the playgrounds.
2.) Dogs will be prohibited from entering the water fountain play area at Pompano Beach.
3.) Persons who neglect to pick up after their dog or dogs will be subject to a fine.
4.) All dogs will be leashed at all times.
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The Request to Allow Leashed Dogs at Pompano and Deerfield Beaches petition to City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Dept; City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Dept was written by Lydia Marie Crook and is in the category Animal Welfare at GoPetition.