Dog in Park Fountain?
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Anonymous
| Our family English Chocolate Labrador loves water and swimming, so sometimes on days that I can't take him to the lake or river, I let him jump into a park fountain to cool off and swim after a long walk or jog. The other day a friend was with me with her Golden Retriever on the walk, and when she saw my lab jump in and swim, she looked at me like I was crazy. I've never thought twice about this, and it seems harmless, but is this an unspoken dog rule that I'm breaking? FWIW, I see other dogs in fountains in these parks, and there are no signs saying this isn't allowed. |
Anonymous
| They shouldn't NEED a sign saying it's not allowed. It's not a dog fountain. |
Anonymous
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Depends on the fountain. Is the water dark green instead of clear? If yes, it's toxic with chemical in it.
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Anonymous
| OP here. The water is clear, and I have seen other dogs in it from time to time as well. |
Anonymous
| OP, would it be weird for a person to be in the fountain? I think the answer is yes. These are not swimming pools or splash pads. |
Anonymous
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If too many people think like you, it will lead to a sign saying "no dogs in fountain". So please be discreet, OP. Otherwise you'll ruin it for yourself.
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Anonymous
| I think it’s fine. I wouldn’t deny him this fun. As a passerby, I would think it was cute to see a dog frolicking in a park fountain. |
Anonymous
| Wtf, OP?!? I would’ve looked at you like you were crazy, too, and I’m also a dog owner. People like you are why we can’t have nice things. |
Anonymous
You need to be told it's not your/your dog's personal fountain? You really need a whole ass sign about this? Someone needs to hold your sweet little hand and explain to your stunted self that just because you can reach it doesn't mean it's for you? Really? This is the most entitled nonsense, and why most public spaces just get hit with blanket "no dogs" signs. OP, you're a jerk. Leash and control your dog, keep it out of public spaces that aren't specifically labeled as dog-friendly, and honestly? consider why you have a dog at all, since you don't seem interested in being a responsible dog owner. If you're really stuck here, ask your friend to explain it to you, since she clearly knows what you don't. And no, "I saw other jerks doing it" isn't a defense. Jaysus... |
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Anonymous
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It depends.
The minute a dog defecates in one, the party is over. Until then, I think it’s fine and cute. Again, depends on the location, context, purpose of fountain. |
Anonymous
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Even the homeless respectfully refrain from using public fountains as a venue for refreshing themselves.
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Anonymous
Could you be more entitled? |
Anonymous
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Why are you unleashing your dog in a public location that is busy enough to have a fountain?
My goodness, lady, leash you dang dog or keep him at home in your own yard. |
Anonymous
What harm, exactly, is a dog causing to a fountain? The water is not potable, it's not a kids play area. What am I missing? |