Cabrera announces
construction of new
dog run in Devoe Park
BY JASON COHEN
Dog owners in the west
Bronx will soon have a safe
place to take their furry
friends.
On Thursday, Councilman
Fernando Cabrera announced
the beginning of construction
of a new dog run in Devoe
Park. The lawmaker allocated
$600,000 in capital funding
several years ago at the request
of residents and now the
money is being to good use.
New York City’s dog runs
were closed between April and
July in 2020, but reopened during
the third phase of the city’s
reopening as the number of
COVID-19 cases dropped last
year. But the usual restrictions
will still apply.
“New York State law requires
that dogs be vaccinated
against rabies and the
New York City Health Code
requires dog owners or attendants
to carry proof of dog license
and vaccination when
in public with the dog,” Cabrera
said.
Dog owners and attendants
are required to pick up
their dogs’ waste and dispose
of it in bags in containers
provided in the park or dog
run. Owners and attendants
must prevent their dogs from
chasing squirrels or birds, or
leaving dogs unattended.
The dog run is expected to
be fi nished by April 2022.
“Devoe Park’s new dog
run will have separate areas
for large and small dogs,
making it safer for people’s
pets,” Cabrera stated. “I’m
looking forward to the completion
of this new asset in
our community.” A rendering of the dog run at Devoe Park. Photos courtesy of NYC Parks
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