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Dawg gon it!

What's with the partial discrimination by the local 'parks and recreation' folks in my city? I am certainly feeling not recreated.

There is a new trend to invest dollars into DOG PARKS where the social mingling and dating kicks off both for the animal and its owner.

What about those of us who do not like Dogs - own Dogs - or any other creature on more than 2 legs (or for that matter on 2 legs that does not use a toilet)?

I am sick and tired of these people with dogs that have an exclusive club to visit but can also take liberties with letting their pet loose in a 'community park' which technically allows for all forms of life to 'enjoy and recreate' in the surrounds. Even more annoying is the habit of these dog owners to assume that everyone on this planet is somehow as enamored with their four legged critter as they are. Hence no leash in many cases - whence the animal takes off in complete abandon - not that it knows not to - with its owners partaking the scene with a sense of wonder.

These animals then commence to lick humans or run into them at full tilt since their current existence stuck with the smelly dude or dudess (read owners) has not impressed them much - they want to park (for a leak I guess) and recreate too.

I really pity all animals that have to spend their existence inside a house (not of their choosing) when they were really designed to be outdoor enthiusiasts in the first place.

Can I introduce the idea of a DOG FREE (make that PET FREE) park where mortals like me can enjoy some solitude without having to wonder if their shoes will encounter liquids because some other species decided to use it for a post?

Or get 30 lbs of brute energy ram into your knees when you least expect it?

Did I mention these guys can be real fast and stealthy?

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