Free news: The City Council adopted an updated Dog Control Ordinance amending Chapter 5.20 of The Dalles Municipal Code. The ordinance modernizes local regulations to support responsible dog ownership and protect public health, safety, and welfare.
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THE DALLES — After a lengthy discussion with local veterinarians on Oct. 27, The Dalles City Council opted to postpone action on its dog control ordinance. Councilors concluded that public feedback, particularly regarding potential client confidentiality issues, necessitated extended time and revision towards a more thoughtful, accurate authorization.
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Rose and Tom Clapham like to take their new rescue dog Sissy for a morning walk on the Riverfront Trail, before the heat of the day sets in.
But Wednesday morning, the retractable lead slipped from Tom’s hands and Sissy took off, the leash bouncing on the pavement behind her and scaring her further.
To the editor: At the risk of stepping on somebody’s toes, I would like to respond to Sherry Bird’s March 11 letter regarding dogs in public places. I do not have a problem with that, if they behave well. But I had an incident at Home Depot where a dog on an extended leash came right up to my heels, and snarled at me. I did not know he was there and he scared the daylights out of me. They immediately jerked on his leash, but I thought I had been had — The Big One!
Are you looking for a little buddy to just chill out with and snuggle? BudderBean would love nothing more than being your companion!
A well-attended drop-in session earlier this month helped the parks and recreation district get a sense of what the public is looking for in terms of dog-friendly local parks.
Residents are invited to a “pop-in, pop-out” open house Monday, Feb. 5 to let the parks and recreation district know their thoughts on off-leash dog parks in The Dalles.
To the editor: Thank you, LeeAnn Stocking, for writing regarding the abuse by dog owners of the off-leash hours at Firehouse Park in Columbia View Heights. I have contacted the Parks Department repeatedly regarding this over the past year, to no avail.
Bogey, “the happiest Lab mix around,” has been selected by volunteers as Adopt A Dog’s adoptable pet of the week. He's about 88 pounds and 2 to 3 years old. Bogey is enthusiastic about everything! Grab that leash and he'll jump for joy right out the door! His leash skills are getting better and better every day.
Two Hood River women lost virtually everything Friday when a fire turned their home to rubble.
