Sunday 21 July 2013

dogs not allowed in the river

We're disappointed to see a new fence around our favourite swimming spot at Yarra Bend Park, the place that is generally wonderfully dog friendly.


Penny headed straight for her usual swim as soon as we took her off lead when we had walked under the freeway, and what did she see? This:


Not a sign saying 'dogs on lead' - but a brutal 'NO DOGS'.

How sad for us. It's a safe place to enter the water and there are rocks for tired humans to sit on while dogs have fun.

I have faith in those who run the park, so I assume there is some need to protect this part of the environment. Perhaps water birds will nest there.

Time will tell.
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8 comments:

  1. Duke22 July 2013 at 01:43

    What a bummer for you and your mom, Penny! We hope the gates will be opened again in due time!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  2. Lassiter Chase and Benjamin22 July 2013 at 10:06

    Thats a shame the park has the no dogs sign.

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  3. parlance22 July 2013 at 18:30

    Mitch and Molly, it didn't occur to me that perhaps it is a temporary measure. I'll hope for the best.

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  4. parlance22 July 2013 at 18:30

    Lassie and Benjie, it is a shame, but perhaps there is some good reason.

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  5. Arran, Arthur and Mum24 July 2013 at 20:12

    What a shame they didn't give. Reason. I hope you find a nice new place to have a paddle.
    ~Lickies, Ludo

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  6. parlance24 July 2013 at 22:09

    Ludo, I did try to get some information from the internet, but didn't come up with anything. I think I'll call into the Park Office next week and see what I can discover.

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  7. Johann The Dog26 July 2013 at 23:20

    Hope it's only temporary!!!

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  8. parlance28 July 2013 at 16:05

    Johann, I think it's there to stay, but I guess the local creatures deserve a small area safe from dogs.

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