Off-leash dog run in Smith Park on Western Ave. in Allston.

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Mark Ciomo and the Boston Parks Department

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To Representative Ciomo and the Boston Parks Department,

I support the creation of a new fenced in off-leash dog run in Smith Park on Western Ave. in Allston.
Off-leash dog runs provide a place for dogs to socialize with each other, getting the physical and mental exercise they need to be good companions and good neighbors.

Benefits of a Dog Run:
Discourages the dog waste problem
Well-exercised dogs are much quieter, less destructive neighbors .

In addition, the dog run will benefit the community in many ways:
Dog parks keep the animals away from children and people who don't like them.
They help keep other public spaces free of feces
They promote responsible pet ownership
Well-socialized dogs are less aggressive towards people and other dogs
For elderly and disabled people, a dog park is often the only accessible place to bring their companions to socialize
They foster community feeling -- dog park users get to know each other well,
Keeps dogs out of exsisting playing fields,
Dog parks are desirable neighborhood amenities for newcomers

Sincerely,

To Representative Ciomo and the Boston Parks Department,

Sincerely,

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1:15 pm PDT, Sep 18, Simos Tarabatzis, Greece

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11:26 am PDT, Aug 20, Lynda Harding, United Kingdom

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10:19 am PDT, Jul 30, Andi Alnwick, New York

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8:21 pm PDT, Jul 28, Marina Payne, Oregon

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10:25 am PDT, Jul 28, Andrea Alnwick, New York

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12:37 pm PDT, Jul 22, Name not displayed, Connecticut
I would love to be able to take my pups for a run when we're up visiting family. They need a FENCED IN good, close, clean dog park.

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1:02 am PDT, Jul 17, Sam Sokol, Massachusetts

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1:22 pm PDT, May 30, Gail Freel, New Mexico

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1:24 pm PDT, May 29, Andrea De Nicolo, Italy
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11:52 am PDT, May 29, Michele Cabot, Massachusetts

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2:58 pm PDT, May 28, Gay Sheldon, Massachusetts
I've been living in the neighborhood for several years and feel that this would be a huge gift to the dog loving community. In prior times, we've been verbally attacked and even had baseballs hit at us while walking our dog. A dog designated area would be diffuse any animosity that non-dog people might have towards us. Thanks!

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1:33 am PDT, May 28, Linda Bonura, Louisiana

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7:26 pm PDT, May 26, Michael Neel, Massachusetts
As a dog owner, I would love to know that I have a safe, enclosed place to bring her. City life is hard for a dog, as there is a shortage of enclosed, open space for them to run in. A dog park would be extremely beneficial and would greatly increase a sense of community. I have only owned my dog for 9 months and already I have met many more people in my neighborhood than in the previous five years, and I am happy that I live in a place where I can say "hi" to people as I walk down the street.

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7:01 pm PDT, May 26, Jessica Neel, Massachusetts

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4:03 pm PDT, May 22, Maria Dixon, Spain

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1:19 pm PDT, May 22, Lynne Bennett, Massachusetts
RESIDENTS NEED A SECURE AREA IN THE PARK TO LET THE DOGS RUN.

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1:12 pm PDT, May 22, Phyllis Harrington, Massachusetts

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1:12 pm PDT, May 22, Phyllis Harrington, Massachusetts

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6:22 pm PDT, May 21, Moni Anonym, Germany

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12:36 pm PDT, May 19, Anthony Montapert, California

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7:00 pm PDT, May 14, Jane Mchale, Massachusetts
This would be a great asset to the park and dog owners - there are lots in Brighton/Allston.

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6:28 am PDT, May 13, Eileen Taylor, Massachusetts

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6:05 pm PDT, May 12, Tim McHale, Massachusetts

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