City Dogs Killing Trees

I do not understand why do people want to live with dogs in a city where space is at her premium? (Clarify; this is not about your live in partner.) Most of us don’t even have enough space in our flats for ourselves. It is even humane to keep animals in such a small confined space? What is your take on this?

That of course is your choice, however what concerns me is that your beloved dogs are killing our trees on the sidewalk in the city. Most people do not have the time to take their dogs to area that is built specific for their dogs, with our tax dollars of course. That means more often than not, the first tree available is where their dogs use as their toilet.

Their urine is too much for the trees, and gradually killing them. Most building owners keep silence, afraid to offend the left wing pet lovers. I suggest our Governor should make the irresponsible action taxable or fines, instead of the sugar beverage tax proposing, added extra burden to family that cannot afford it. If pet owners are mandated to pick up poops already, why not clean up after their dogs. They should carry a bottle of water to clean up after their dogs, every time it uses the sidewalk. After all you do flush your toilet after usage don’t you?

This is not an unreasonable mandate. If dog lovers can afford the expenses came with ownership, they should certainly take on the expense and responsibility to keep our city trees alive. Otherwise I suggest a fund to be recreated by neighborhood associations for trees replacement.

If they do not want to pay for yet another tax I suggest that a dog bathroom should be construction in their flats for their precious dogs. This is not a new concept, pet owner in the suburb been using their backyard as pet toilets for centuries. The other suggestion is to learn from pet owners from the Far East, they put diapers in their bathroom for their dogs. If all that failed, dog lover should consider built community bathroom for their dogs. On their own expense of course.

It is a win win situation, you will have more time without walking your dog. Less work for the maintenance crew to clean up the mess, and most importantly we New Yorkers get to keep our tree alive on the sidewalk. Is that a brilliant idea? Ding.

I am not proposing more Tax, or expense, and I do not hate dogs. I just want the trees on my sidewalk to be kept alive for all to enjoy. However if you can afford to have a dog, you certainly can afford extra expenses. Please feel free to comments, unless you do not mind if next time your neighbor’s dogs pee kills all your trees.

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