Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 10:59     Subject: Dog in Park Fountain?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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.


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?


The short version is that dogs are generally supposed to be leashed at all times in public spaces.



Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 09:45     Subject: Dog in Park Fountain?
Anonymous wrote: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.


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?
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 01:36     Subject: Dog in Park Fountain?
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
Post 06/08/2025 01:34     Subject: Dog in Park Fountain?
Anonymous wrote: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.


Could you be more entitled?
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 23:17     Subject: Dog in Park Fountain?
Even the homeless respectfully refrain from using public fountains as a venue for refreshing themselves.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 23:05     Subject: Dog in Park Fountain?
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
Post 06/07/2025 22:59     Subject: Re:Dog in Park Fountain?
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 21:37     Subject: Dog in Park Fountain?
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
Post 06/07/2025 21:36     Subject: Re:Dog in Park Fountain?
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
Post 06/07/2025 21:34     Subject: Dog in Park Fountain?
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.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 21:22     Subject: Re:Dog in Park Fountain?
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
Post 06/07/2025 21:21     Subject: Re:Dog in Park Fountain?
OP here. The water is clear, and I have seen other dogs in it from time to time as well.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 21:18     Subject: Dog in Park Fountain?
Depends on the fountain. Is the water dark green instead of clear? If yes, it's toxic with chemical in it.

Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 21:18     Subject: Dog in Park Fountain?
They shouldn't NEED a sign saying it's not allowed. It's not a dog fountain.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2025 21:16     Subject: Dog in Park Fountain?
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.