Why should dog owners be considered?
Pet ownership is a positive aspect of our society. Many studies have shown the benefits of pet ownership to the mental and physical health of people of all ages. Taking a dog into a social situation provides a means for social interaction between people that otherwise may not be possible – it is easy to start up conversations when a pet is present and many friendships begin in this way. For many elderly people, an outing with their dog may provide the only contact with other people in their day. For people with mobility problems, a dog park allows exercising of their dog without walking any distance. For most dog owners, the opportunity to meet other dog lovers is a happy and rewarding experience, just as it is for their dogs to meet other dogs. Dog owners are taxpayers. It is unfair to ban them from public parks paid for by their taxes only because they wish to be accompanied by their dogs. Dog owners who drive to neighboring communities to visit dog parks with their dogs also spend t
