Back to SearchFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2018
IRRESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PETS NO LONGER BEING ALLOWED AT QUINTE CONSERVATION AREAS
Quinte Conservation areas are open to the public all year round from dawn until dusk. These natural spaces are enjoyed by all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts, and often times, their four legged friends. For the safety of your pet, they need to be leashed while at any conservation area.
General Manager Terry Murphy says, “We have been receiving so many complaints from visitors encountering off leash dogs at our conservation areas and of owners not cleaning up after their pets. A few years ago we had to close the off leash trail at Potter’s Creek because a majority of dog owners were disrespecting our on-leash policy for the other trails.”
It doesn’t matter how well-behaved your animal is, these are shared spaces used by other visitors and home to all kinds of wildlife.
Murphy adds, “Hikers will encounter other trail users, dogs, and not to mention wildlife at any of our areas. It’s the safety of your dog that we are concerned about. How will you protect them if they come across a coyote or aggressive animal?”
Quinte Conservation areas may see a change if users continue to ignore the on-leash policy.
Murphy says, “We don’t want to, but it has come to the point where we are seriously considering Prohibiting pets from all of our conservation areas.”
Pet owners are also reminded to clean up after their pet. There is no garbage pick-up at any Quinte Conservation areas. Some dog owners have been leaving their pet’s waste in bags along the trails and in the parking lot. Not only is this polluting, it is a serious health concern to other animals and wildlife. One of the easiest and more environmentally friendly ways to clean up after your pet is to find a stick and flick away from the trail.
IRRESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PETS NO LONGER BEING ALLOWED AT QUINTE CONSERVATION AREAS
Quinte Conservation areas are open to the public all year round from dawn until dusk. These natural spaces are enjoyed by all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts, and often times, their four legged friends. For the safety of your pet, they need to be leashed while at any conservation area.
General Manager Terry Murphy says, “We have been receiving so many complaints from visitors encountering off leash dogs at our conservation areas and of owners not cleaning up after their pets. A few years ago we had to close the off leash trail at Potter’s Creek because a majority of dog owners were disrespecting our on-leash policy for the other trails.”
It doesn’t matter how well-behaved your animal is, these are shared spaces used by other visitors and home to all kinds of wildlife.
Murphy adds, “Hikers will encounter other trail users, dogs, and not to mention wildlife at any of our areas. It’s the safety of your dog that we are concerned about. How will you protect them if they come across a coyote or aggressive animal?”
Quinte Conservation areas may see a change if users continue to ignore the on-leash policy.
Murphy says, “We don’t want to, but it has come to the point where we are seriously considering Prohibiting pets from all of our conservation areas.”
Pet owners are also reminded to clean up after their pet. There is no garbage pick-up at any Quinte Conservation areas. Some dog owners have been leaving their pet’s waste in bags along the trails and in the parking lot. Not only is this polluting, it is a serious health concern to other animals and wildlife. One of the easiest and more environmentally friendly ways to clean up after your pet is to find a stick and flick away from the trail.
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