Cupertino Dog Park

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Cupertino City Council and Parks Dept.

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This petition is intended to show how many people are interested in establishing a Dog Park, Off-leash area, or designated hours for off-leash dogs at local parks in Cupertino.%u2020 While we are primarily interested in the views of Cupertino residents, we welcome our neighbors in adjoining communities to join us in this discussion.%u2020 And while you certainly don't need to own a dog to sign this, we would like to know how many dogs in Cupertino are are in need of a place to play.%u2020
A Dog Park or Park Dog Hours allows the dogs to socialize and get the exercise and playtime that is%u2020not possible while they are on a leash. As dog owners we know how important this is for their health and well being. A tired dog is a happy dog!%u2020 It also gives us a chance to meet other dog owners and build a sense of community with them, sharing information while monitoring the dogs interaction and of course doing clean-up duty.%u2020
Please sign the petition, they say anonymous people are frequently not counted, and please add any comments you wish to share.%u2020 We promise not to use this information for any other purpose.%u2020 We want to make this a community project!

We started this petition to gauge interest in having a dog park in the Cupertino area. 460 signatures later, we feel that the interest is definitely there and we are ready to move on to a discussion on this issue with the community.

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We signed the "Cupertino Dog Park" petition!

# 462:

8:48 pm PDT, Oct 9, Marlena Martinez, California
Hopefully you guys get your dog park. Good Luck!!

What city do you live in? (will be displayed publicly and used to help qualify local signatures)..San Jose

# 461:

11:58 am PDT, Oct 2, Name not displayed, California
Dog parks are great and are needed for our growing limited-space dog owners. With zero or near zero-lot living spaces dogs are receiving the consequences of their owner's limited excercise space. However, there does not appear to be a balance between existing use of parks today and the increasing needs that our children have. So, instead of putting both children and dogs in the same physical area why not utilize space in areas unsuitable for children such as space in the utilities zones or in spaces unused through the railroad tracks. Just too many unused spaces to start putting our children in harms way....

Live in San Jose, Work in Cupertino

# 460:

6:22 pm PDT, Sep 23, Chawla Alisha, California
we need a dog park!!!!!!!!!!!

# 459:

3:01 am PDT, Sep 15, Iryna Marroyen, Belgium

# 458:

1:00 pm PDT, Sep 14, Name not displayed, California
we totally need a dog park here in cupertino. My dog loves to play with her friends in an open area. We need one ASAP!

Cupertino

# 457:

12:49 pm PDT, Sep 14, Name not displayed, California

# 456:

8:36 pm PDT, Sep 12, Name not displayed, California
We need a dog park for our dogs to be happy!!!!!

cupertino!!! W00T!

# 455:

10:52 am PDT, Sep 9, Phil Wang, California

# 454:

10:59 am PDT, Sep 5, K Traeger, California
San Jose, CA

# 453:

1:11 pm PDT, Aug 20, Marilynn Ferguson, California
It is very important for some dogs to be able to run and socialize. Dogs are great companions and friends. I will never be without a dog and I hope, always a place to go with her.

Santa Clara

# 452:

11:02 am PDT, Aug 20, Lynda Harding, United Kingdom

# 451:

1:09 pm PDT, Jul 31, Greta Malkotzoglou, Greece

# 450:

12:14 pm PDT, Jul 31, Dawn Hasegawa, California
Good Luck, Thank you!

# 449:

12:03 pm PDT, Jul 31, Jay Cena, California
Our dog Cody loves to meet and play with other dogs. Having a local dog park would be GREAT. Thank you for your leadership on this issue. Jay Cena Former Cupertino Public Safety Commissioner

# 448:

9:16 pm PDT, Jul 28, Marina Payne, Oregon
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# 447:

5:43 pm PDT, Jul 24, Justin Mauldin, California
Cupertino

# 446:

2:15 pm PDT, Jul 24, Terri Ho, California
It would be great to have more places to take our dogs off leash.

I live in Sunnyvale close to the border of Cupertino.

# 445:

2:24 pm PDT, Jul 23, Mark Fernando, California

# 444:

11:16 pm PDT, Jul 21, Name not displayed, California
Definitely need a dog park in Cupertino

Sunnyvale

# 443:

11:40 am PDT, Jul 14, Name not displayed, California
The amount of square feet allowed for dogs, when we have *millions* of dogs and many more millions of pet owners, is absurd - and grossly disproportionate! Whining and dog-fearful non-animal people forcing laws against pet owners and dog freedoms is short sighted and discriminatory! And not representative of any community's populus! More open space and leash free areas are required for dogs! Not a small square thatch of fenced space where dogs can feel trapped and fearful and overly-reactive, but large open spaces that support relaxed play.

Cupertino

# 442:

10:53 pm PDT, Jun 28, Name not displayed, California

# 441:

7:20 pm PDT, Jun 23, Seth Stern, New Jersey

# 440:

2:12 pm PDT, Jun 23, Joseph Maggiolino, California
allowing our dogs to run free and socialise with other people and dogs will make them better dogs. Most cities around Cupertino already have a dog part, why not Cupertino ?

cupertino

# 439:

1:58 pm PDT, Jun 16, Name not displayed, California
Cupertino needs to support its dog citizens by offering them a park option. Residents should not have to depend on the services offered in our nearby communities.

Cupertino

# 438:

9:55 pm PDT, Jun 13, Rick Chatas, California

# 437:

1:25 pm PDT, Jun 9, Michael Yuen, California
San Jose

# 436:

6:52 am PDT, Jun 8, Romona Hanes-Troxell, Pennsylvania

# 435:

4:21 pm PDT, Jun 4, Name not displayed, California
For more impact, add a personal comment here

What city do you live in? (will be displayed publicly and used to help qualify local signatures)Cupertino

# 434:

3:13 pm PDT, Jun 4, Angela Boynton, California
I would love to see an off leash dog park in the city of Cupertino. It will add more of a community feel to the neighborhoods as well as the city. Let's make Cupertino and even better place! Let's make it more dog friendly!

I live in the city of Cupertino.

# 433:

10:29 am PDT, May 20, Jacqueline Tremlin, Idaho

# 432:

12:45 pm PDT, May 19, Sara Mattinger, California
I would love a dog park close to home!

# 431:

11:04 am PDT, May 19, Stephanie Sharron, California
Please provide access to well-maintained parks for dogs. Having these facilities ensures that dogs have a clean, safe place to play and become well socialized. This benefits both dog owners and non-dog owners alike. Surrounding communities have already made this part of their communities. Menlo Park's Nealon Park is a good example of how Park Dog Hours can work. Please consider joining those communities that care about the health and safety of families, pet-owners and their dogs. It is irresponsible not to have a place for so many homeowners with dogs to bring their pets to exercise in the safety of an enclosed, well-maintained area.

# 430:

12:03 pm PDT, May 16, Ginger Geronimo, Alabama

# 429:

5:19 pm PDT, May 7, Name not displayed, California

# 428:

11:29 am PDT, Apr 30, Sophia Leung, California

# 427:

11:01 am PDT, Apr 11, Kristin Pasko, Massachusetts

# 426:

11:11 pm PDT, Apr 9, Audrey Lee, California
My husband and I have two dogs and they are very much a part of our family. Being able to take our dogs somewhere and to be able to spend time with them in the open enjoying the day would be invaluable. As responsible dog owners, we understand that exercise and socialization are important for our dogs' physical and mental health. Dog parks function not only as places for dogs to get exercise but also as a place for dog owners to meet and share information on dog training, health, and other issues concerning owning and raising balanced animals. We have attended various other dog parks in neighboring cities and are surprised that Cupertino does not have any.

cupertino

# 425:

5:40 pm PDT, Apr 8, Name not displayed, California
Woot GO Cupertino. We need a dog park in Cupertino. My house is very far from the closest dog park. It is a couple of miles away so I can't possibly walk my chihuahua there.

Cupertino

# 424:

9:45 am PDT, Apr 8, Jonathan Lin, California
cupertino

# 423:

7:04 am PDT, Apr 7, Sven Gaskins, California
We love dog parks, our dogs love dog parks, and even our little baby loves going to the dark park. Dogs need placed to play also, which is why it would be awesome to have a dog park in Cupertino.

Sunnyvale

# 422:

11:54 pm PDT, Apr 6, Name not displayed, California

# 421:

5:36 pm PDT, Apr 6, Kavita Gadde, California
To have a dog park in Cupertino is a wonderful idea. It can be shared by so many of our neighbors from other sities as well.

Cupertino.

# 420:

9:30 pm PDT, Apr 4, Andrew Micheletti, California
I live in sunnyvale but I would love to have an alternative in Cupertino.

Sunnyvale

# 419:

1:52 pm PDT, Apr 4, Name not displayed, California
Having just moved to Cupertino, I was surprised it does not have its own dog park. It is really needed in this community.

Cupertino, CA

# 418:

2:25 pm PDT, Apr 2, Kim McIntyre, California
As a responsible dog owner living in the South Bay, I've signed this petition to express my support for a dog park in Cupertino. I lack for dog parks that are big enough for my Golden Retriever to run and play. It is my hope that the Cupertino City Council and Parks department will support responsible dog owners by putting in an off-leash dog park so residents and visitors have a clean, safe, legal place to exercise their dogs and interact with others in the community.

San Jose, CA

# 417:

2:36 pm PDT, Mar 31, Name not displayed, California

# 416:

11:33 am PDT, Mar 31, Christine Hsieh, California
Dogs do need an offleash area to socialize with other dogs and run off all their pent up energy. There aren't nearly enough off leash dog parks in the area!

Sunnyvale

# 415:

9:11 am PDT, Mar 31, Name not displayed, California

# 414:

8:38 pm PDT, Mar 30, Name not displayed, California

# 413:

8:20 am PDT, Mar 29, Sharon Hull, California

# 412:

7:23 pm PDT, Mar 27, Natalie Santiago, Puerto Rico

# 411:

6:44 pm PDT, Mar 25, Cheryl Silkett, Missouri

# 410:

5:22 pm PDT, Mar 25, Name not displayed, California

# 409:

4:45 pm PDT, Mar 25, Name not displayed, California
A healthy, well exercised dog is a happy dog. Dogs need to be free to run just like humans.

Cupertino

# 408:

4:54 pm PDT, Mar 22, Kristin Hughmanick, California
We have alot of dogs in this town that are not being properly socialized. Therefore, we are going to see more dog fights and dog related problems-- help our dogs and lets get them a Park !

cupertino

# 407:

5:43 pm PDT, Mar 20, Laurie Dean, California
I strongly feel that we should be able to make some allowances for having 'dog time' in one of our Cupertino parks. Linda Vista would be a great choice, either with set hours, or a set location.

Cupertino

# 406:

2:55 pm PDT, Mar 20, Michele Wheatley, California
Would like to suggest using artificial turf - what a difference that makes - like the Saratoga Creek and the Bucher Park dogparks.

Sunnyvale

# 405:

1:59 pm PDT, Mar 20, INGRID PEETERS, Spain

# 404:

9:47 pm PDT, Mar 19, Sally Weller-Luiz, California
I am the owner of a certified therapy dog, Tahoe. She brings me great joy, as I am sure other dog owners must feel about their own pets. I consider myself a responsible dog owner, and I would like to see a more pet friendly community in Cupertino. Having a place to socialize your dog also socializes the dog owners. I believe that in creating places for people to come together for a positive common experience we build a closer community, in this case, the dog owner community. By creating opportunities for dog friendly interactions, we help build more responsible dog owners. And in having more responsible dog owners, you have a happier and healthier community as a whole.

# 403:

9:38 pm PDT, Mar 19, Shane Barclay, California
Would be a great community addition!

Cupertino

# 402:

5:11 pm PDT, Mar 19, Clark Barclay, California
Cupertino

# 401:

1:53 pm PDT, Mar 19, Bud Barclay, California
my dog needs room to romp!

Cupertino CA

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