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Crown Hill Park … the Work Begins!

Preliminary work has begun on the future Crown Hill Park! Seattle Public Utilities has begun to install the water service for our new park. Workers were spotted this morning (April 11th) on 14th Ave NW, near the South end of the Crown Hill Center making a street cut and excavation. Pipes, gaskets, flanges were then handed down into the hole by SPU workers as onlookers (and their dogs) exchanged greetings, and arranged for a dog adoption (of a really cute 15 week old puppy). Thanks to Catherine Weatbrook for the photographs.

Utility work for Crown Hill Park

Utility work for Crown Hill Park

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Dogs in the Neighborhood …

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There is nothing more galling to responsible dog owners than the sight of a dog let loose to run on the streets every morning and night. There are several issues with the scenario:

  1. The loose dog will frequently set off  barking of other dogs
  2. Some of the loose dogs are not particularly friendly to humans
  3. The owner is not complying with the leash law
  4. The owner is not cleaning up their dog’s fecal deposits

Owner responsibility for their pets is key to resolving situations like this. There are several laws that can be enforced. However, if you are comfortable doing so, it can be enough to discuss the behavior with the offending pet owner and let them know that you know. If this doesn’t work, or you are uncomfortable, the enforcement of the laws by Seattle Animal Control is key. There are several relevant laws which are quoted (in italics) below from here:

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