Petition launched
to create dog run in
Morris Park
BY JASON COHEN
With the closest dog run in
Pelham Bay, Morris Park resident
Matt Caulfi eld would like
to have one in his community
as well.
On Jan. 18, Caulfi eld, an
owner of two dogs, at the suggestion
of the Community Board
11 Budget Committee members,
launched a petition to make a
dog run in Loreto Park. So far it
has more than 250 signatures.
His plan is to repurpose the
underused southeast corner
of the park near Van Nest Ave
and Tomlinson Ave to use as a
dog run. This area is already
enclosed with adequate fencing
on three sides and there are
benches for people to sit.
“A centrally located dog run
will create a convenient place
for owners to relieve their pets,
as well as socialize them,” he
said. “Dog runs help people
build a routine and sense of
community. Dogs bring comfort
to their humans who might
tend to isolate and also serve as
an ice breaker for strangers to
interact.”
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According to Caulfi eld, the
dog run could increase foot
traffi c, there are no other dog
runs within walking distance,
the existing concrete bocce ball
court can remain as an obstacle
for dogs to run around, the area
is shaded by trees to help dogs
and people stay cool in the summer
and there is water access
close by.
Caulfi eld presented the plan
to the CB 11 Parks Committee
on Jan. 26 and told the Bronx
Times it the board supported
his plan.
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