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I could not agree more with visitor Charlene Wallis. The policies regarding pets in our regional parks need to change.
The latest statistics suggest that 35% of Canadian households have at least one dog. I'd wager that in an outdoor playground like the Okanagan, our rate of dog ownership is even higher than the national average.
I understand that the City of Kelowna has made an effort to provide accessible dog parks throughout the city, and I commend that effort. However, there are absolutely no spaces in the area accommodate both humans and dogs. I can't go for a picnic in a dog park, and my dog is not allowed to come with me to the beach, even while leashed.
I don't expect the city to create an off-leash free-for-all out of any of our popular beaches, but it would be nice if we could bring the whole family with us on our outings, even if one of them has to be leashed. After all, our pooches want nothing more than to simply be with us.
Given the rate of dog-ownership, it's about time that the regional district creates a space for dog owners. After all, we do account for over one-third of the tax-paying population, so why shouldn't we be accommodated?
Ally Turner
