OFF-LEASH DOG PARK FAVORED; HUMAN PALS WANT PLAYGROUND FOR PETS.Byline: Stacy Brown Daily News Staff Writer Santa Clarita Valley The Santa Clarita Valley is the valley of the Santa Clara River in Southern California. It stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Its main population center is the city of Santa Clarita. The valley was part of the 48,612-acre (19,672. dog owners are enthusiastic about a city proposal to create a dog park where their four-legged pals can roam free. ``It's a great idea. I have a dog who likes to run and play with other dogs,'' said Leah Goodman of Valencia, among about two dozen people who responded to a Daily News poll seeking public opinion on the plan. A city ordinance requires dogs to be on leashes and under control while in public. But officials concede that some pet owners don't have enough space for a bigger animal to play, sparking the idea for a dog park. ``This gives an opportunity for dogs to stretch their legs. A lot of us like our dogs to run and to socialize so·cial·ize v. so·cial·ized, so·cial·iz·ing, so·cial·iz·es v.tr. 1. To place under government or group ownership or control. 2. To make fit for companionship with others; make sociable. with other dogs,'' said Rick Putnam, city parks chief. While the proposal is still in the initial stages, some residents already are questioning whether tax money would be better spent on human recreation. But some respondents said they'd be willing to help foot the bill to give their pets a playground of their own. ``If people are concerned about money, I'm sure most dog owners would help with the cost,'' said Audra Goyette of Canyon Country. Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, resident Jill Gunther said she, too, would be willing to reach into her pockets in support of such a park. ``I vote yes, yes and yes for all three of my dogs,'' Gunther said. Carol Wilson said dog food manufacturers and others who reap a profit from canines Canines The two sharp teeth located next to the front incisor teeth in mammals that are used to grip and tear. Mentioned in: Animal Bite Infections should help pay for a dog park. ``There are too many restrictions on dogs and, really, those companies should sponsor this,'' Wilson said. Putnam said a report will be presented to the Parks Commission in August. Barbara Ave Maria Ave Maria (ä`vā märē`ä) [Lat.,=hail, Mary], prayer to the Virgin Mary universal among Roman Catholics, also called the Ave, the Hail Mary, and the Angelic Salutation. of Valencia said she hopes the park is approved. ``It would be great to have a place where we and our canine friends can meet and exercise,'' she said. Kiza Stratton, a Santa Clarita resident and business owner, said she and her German shepherd German shepherd, breed of large, muscular working dog perfected in Germany at the turn of the 20th cent. It stands about 25 in. (64 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 60 to 85 lb (27.2–38.5 kg). , Sheba, have visited dog parks in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, and in Oregon, and she thinks a dog park is great for a community. ``We've had fun. Sheba frolics around in a state of bliss with her many dog playmates,'' Stratton said. |
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