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Reduce/eliminate fee for Chicago Dog Parks

Reduce/eliminate fee for Chicago Dog Parks

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Started by Anonymous 20 years, 11 months ago
We the undersigned feel that the fee of $35, which the Chicago Park District (CPD) is planning to charge for a \"Dog Friendly Area Permit,\" is unwarranted and excessive. According to the new Cook County Ordinance, dog owners must show written proof of vaccinations. In addition to these regulations, the dog owner would be required to show proof of a veterinary checkup date within the last 30 days and have their veterinarian complete and sign the Permit Application. There are absolutely NO reports suggesting an increase of canine infection with any of the viruses mentioned at the meeting. Furthermore, research now shows that annual vaccinations for the suggested diseases have the potential of making our dogs sick and occasionally causing death. The new protocol recommends these vaccinations every 3 years. In addition to giving our dogs unnecessary and dangerous vaccines, pet owners must make additional, unnecessary vet visits. Most vets charge around $50 for the visit alone; add the cost for the vaccines and this will add to our already high fees What will Chicago give back to us dog owners They already said that they will give NOTHING more than the rights to use the park. These parks are already being maintained by volunteers from among the very people who use it the most. Why would we pay if they, CPD won

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September 5, 2005

WE JUST CRUSHED 250 SIGNATURES AND THE MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! IT IS CLEAR THAT CHICAGO DOG OWNERS ARE TIRED OF THESE UNFAIR FEES AND WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED!!

Reached 250 supporters

September 2, 2005

August 31, 2005

I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MY ENTIRE WEEK EMAILING PARK OFFICIALS TO DEMAND ANSWERS ABOUT THESE RIDICULOUS FEES!! THEY ARE TRYING TO IGNORE US BUT OUR STRENGTH IS MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEM TO HIDE!! KEEP THE PRESSURE HIGH BECAUSE WE DESERVE BETTER PARKS WITHOUT THESE EXTRA COSTS!!

August 15, 2005

ONE HUNDRED SIGNATURES ARE ALREADY ON THE BOARD!! THIS IS MASSIVE ENERGY AND I AM ABSOLUTELY THRILLED TO SEE SO MANY PEOPLE STANDING UP AGAINST THESE ABSURD FEES!! WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED!!

Reached 100 supporters

August 12, 2005

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Jessica Schneider
20 years ago Featured

totally agree. we do the work ourselves at the park. why should we pay on top of everything else?

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Mike Turner
20 years ago Featured

35 bucks is ridiculous when we already pay enough in city taxes. Plus we are the ones doing all the cleaning at the parks anyway. Fix the mud and grass first.

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David Stevens
20 years ago Featured

Ridiculous. My dog is healthy and up to date but this is just overkill. Vets are expensive enough as it is.

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Elena Doyle
20 years ago Featured

my vet is already expensive, now they want me to go in for a pointless checkup just to satisfy some office drone? stop taxing pet owners for existing.

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Tom Mendoza
20 years ago Featured

THEY ARE LITERALLY ASKING US TO PAY FOR NOTHING. NO NEW EQUIPMENT OR ANYTHING. LEAVE US ALONE.

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Sarah Abbott
20 years ago Featured

this is just another way for the city to grab cash. im already paying for vet visits and food, i dont need an extra fee just to let my dog run around!

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