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Scott Delucchi September 5, 2012 at 02:04 am
Thanks, Frank. I don't mean to sugarcoat the Chihuahua problem at all. This latest column was…Read More intentionally light because the subject was "birthday parties." We have written anzd spoken about Chihuahuas many times. And backyard breeding is a significant factor. Still, we have a difficult time seeing how dollars spent on additional enforcement will be more impactful than the incentives we have planned. Consider this: in the six years we've offered free spay/neuter surgeries to targeted communities, we've averaged almost 1,000 surgeries per year. If we had devoted the same dollars and resources to enforcement or legislation, I don't think our efforts would have come close to matching this and would likely have been difficult to measure. That said, we routinely look at many approaches to this serious issue. Again, thank for taking the time to write. -- Scott
Freak Lazaro September 3, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Sorry for the choppy posts. Not too good at this stuff. Thanks to Ms Getty forger generous donation
Christa Bigue (Editor) September 6, 2012 at 03:12 pm
Thanks for the heads up on that one, Lisa. I will make sure they get your message!
Lisa Warns September 6, 2012 at 02:44 pm
The AmpSurf people do need to get a permit to have this surf event on Pacifica beaches. Please call…Read More Lisa or Mike at City of Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation at 650-738-7381. Thank you.
http://www.AmputeeProsthetics.com September 2, 2012 at 04:26 pm
This is a fantastic idea! From what I read it is catching-on very quickly. Good for you!
Christa Bigue (Editor) August 28, 2012 at 02:12 pm
Thank you so much for letting us know. Correction made!
michelle jacob March 17, 2013 at 10:33 pm
There should be no problem with having your dog off leash in an open space, like a field or large…Read More area at the beach with no one around to distract you or the dog. However it is courteous to put your dog on its leash and it a lie down position when others walk by with or without a dog that look uneasy.
I have a white boxer, which is easily mistaken for a pitt bull or american bulldog and he loves to socialize, but only when the feeling is mutual with the other animal and owner.
My large breed dog has been attacked or ran up on by a small dog and bit in the face or on the legs plenty of times. Animals are creatures of habbit and are scared just as much as their owners are. The more relaxed at at ease you are around your pet and re-assure them that they are alright, the better we will all be.
People need to get a grip on reality. It is a BIG world and there are TONS of people with pets out there...just be courteous and respectful, do not be a jerk and act like a victim.
Small dogs are just as dangerous as large dogs as well as being intimidated...it has nothing to do with the animals size, but it has everything to do with the animals intent.
Sarah Silverman August 14, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Hey, I'm a bit out of your area but wonder if anyone is following up on the fate of the dog that…Read More belongs to the woman arrested for stabbing the guy in the lot behind Safeway. All articles mention that she was living In a van with her dog. In most cases of arrest the vehicle is impounded...often resulting in the owner not being able to retrieve it due to impound costs. But worse yet, what about her dog? Can someone in HMB follow up on this, or perhaps your heroes have already done so!!! Thanks!!!!
Lynn Adams July 24, 2012 at 03:38 pm
Kudos to Jeri Flinn and Penny Keating for founding the Pacifica Beach Coalition in 1997 and for…Read More setting a high standard for us to follow all of these years!
Michele McGee July 14, 2012 at 11:32 pm
I love the fireworks at the beach, in the street and in the air. My vote is for keeping Pacifica…Read More free of firework restrictions. I do help with beach clean up and happy to do it too.
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