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Updated information regarding the Dog Park Issue

The city has released it’s proposal for off-leash dog parks. There are four public meetings planned for this week and an online survey for people to fill out if you cannot attend the meetings.

This is a debate affects all dog owners who love to take their dogs to run around and play with other dogs in local city parks.
Many people are concerned that many local “off-lease” parks will be elliminated - show your support and attend one of the following meetings:

View The Proposal:
http://www.toronto.ca/parks/pdf/dogs/people-parks-dogs.pdf

City of Toronto info and online survey:
http://www.toronto.ca/parks/dogs.htm

Please note the following schedule for the public hearings on the Dogs in Parks Strategy in Toronto (all public consultation sessions will take place from 7 to 9 p.m.):

Toronto/East York Regions
Wednesday June 6, 7-9pm
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street W.

Scarborough Region
Monday June 4, 7-9pm
Scarborough Civic Centre
150 Borough Drive

Etobicoke Region
Tuesday June 5, 7-9pm
Humberwood Community Centre (Etobicoke)
850 Humberwood Blvd.

North York Region
Thursday June 7, 7-9pm
North York Memorial Hall
5110 Yonge Street

Public meeting re Professional Dog Walkers permit policy (note that this proposed policy has not yet been released for review)
Wednesday June 13, 7-9pm
Metro Hall
55 John Street

Please read these articles about the Dog Park issue:

National Post Article:
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/toronto/story.html?id=ea86b0d9-78dc-41d7-a4c8-75e6640dd1cd

Globe and Mail Article:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070526.wdog0526/BNStory/National/