Help rescues! Build dog parks in neighborhoods where people adopt.
Help rescues! Build dog parks in neighborhoods where people adopt.
The Issue
I keep seeing headlines that animal shelters are FULL in big cities like Dallas where I live. This breaks my heart.
I adopted a rescue dog, Maci, in 2020. When I tell people we live downtown, they ask if it’s hard to take care of a dog in the city.
- Yes, it is hard because there are no dog parks on the west side of downtown where I live.
BIG IDEA: Add dog parks in the zip codes that adopt more rescue dogs. Why?
- Some zip codes adopt more rescues than others
- Dog shelters are FULL
- It’s easier to adopt when a dog park is close
The zip code of Downtown Dallas (75202) is the 4th most likely zip code in the city to adopt shelter dogs on a per capita basis. (See source below.)
Think of all the dogs waiting in shelters right now. As a society, we must think creatively to get more dogs adopted.
- Sign this petition to support our big idea!
Right now, I am working with my neighbors on a campaign to add a dog park in Civic Garden, a park at 1014 Main St in Downtown Dallas.
The city seems open to a dog park. However, they want to see broad community support before they agree. Let’s show them we have the backing!
- Sign this petition to support a dog park in Civic Garden!
Please also:
- Share this petition on social media and tag a local news network
- Add a video testimonial to this petition
- Support a local shelter
- Start a petition like this in your city
- If you can, adopt a rescue dog
Photo: The dog in the above photo is named Bubbles (id# A1227368). She is available for adoption at Dallas Animal Services, 1818, North Westmoreland Road Dallas, Texas, 75212. Call 214-670-6800 or email dasadopt@dallascityhall.com for adoption info.
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The Issue
I keep seeing headlines that animal shelters are FULL in big cities like Dallas where I live. This breaks my heart.
I adopted a rescue dog, Maci, in 2020. When I tell people we live downtown, they ask if it’s hard to take care of a dog in the city.
- Yes, it is hard because there are no dog parks on the west side of downtown where I live.
BIG IDEA: Add dog parks in the zip codes that adopt more rescue dogs. Why?
- Some zip codes adopt more rescues than others
- Dog shelters are FULL
- It’s easier to adopt when a dog park is close
The zip code of Downtown Dallas (75202) is the 4th most likely zip code in the city to adopt shelter dogs on a per capita basis. (See source below.)
Think of all the dogs waiting in shelters right now. As a society, we must think creatively to get more dogs adopted.
- Sign this petition to support our big idea!
Right now, I am working with my neighbors on a campaign to add a dog park in Civic Garden, a park at 1014 Main St in Downtown Dallas.
The city seems open to a dog park. However, they want to see broad community support before they agree. Let’s show them we have the backing!
- Sign this petition to support a dog park in Civic Garden!
Please also:
- Share this petition on social media and tag a local news network
- Add a video testimonial to this petition
- Support a local shelter
- Start a petition like this in your city
- If you can, adopt a rescue dog
Photo: The dog in the above photo is named Bubbles (id# A1227368). She is available for adoption at Dallas Animal Services, 1818, North Westmoreland Road Dallas, Texas, 75212. Call 214-670-6800 or email dasadopt@dallascityhall.com for adoption info.
Sources:
1,560
The Decision Makers
Supporter Voices
Petition created on September 17, 2024