No Dogs at Boat Launch

[NightWing]

Originally Posted by LilacHill

We went to the boat launch with the dogs today in Alton and they changed the signage to read NO DOGS. Why? Where are we supposed to go with them? No where in town apparently. What was the reason behind this? Does anyone know and what can we do to get this changed? My taxes are going to help pay for this stuff and the only thing we use recreationally is the boat ramp for the dogs.

Not meaning to sound disrespectful but why is it the town's responsibility to provide a recreational site for your pets? Where are you supposed to go with them? How about home in your yard. If they want water to play in, get a kiddie pool or set up a sprinkler.

There are several dog parks around the state where your dogs can run and enjoy a vast, secure playground dedicated to them. They can be found with a Google Search.

As an afterthought, the recreational purpose of the boat ramps is for the launching and retrieving of boats, not dogs.

I am a dog lover and owner and I keep my pet leashed or crated when I can't supervise him in the house. He is not allowed to run loose at any time. He gets healthy walks and eats excellent food. He has been to obedience school and has good social skills. I love him to death and tend to spoil him. My town has a beautiful park that has facilities for soccer, softball, basketball and a kiddie playground. It also has signs that say NO DOGS. I respect that and realize that the park was built for people and not pets.