Hello Hawkwood!
As the weather warms up, it is always great to see the community come alive as we get outside and enjoy our walks around Hawkwood. Many of us also enjoy exploring the neighbourhood with our furry family and spring is a good time of year to review how being a responsible pet owner contributes to our great community.
To find out more about The City of Calgary’s pet regulations, you can search the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. From a community perspective, however, here are some things to keep in mind:
We are servants to our pets: It’s true! Humans who welcome a furry family member into their home sign-up for cleaning up after their pets on daily walks. If you have the urge to walk on without picking up what your dog has deposited, please stop and look into your puppy’s eyes – I know I couldn’t live with myself, knowing I disappointed them!
Leashes are like seatbelts for pets: Daily walks are so unpredictable…so many smells, kids on bikes, loud cars driving by, other dogs on the same path with their humans who think they’re all that! Be a good human and protect your pet by keeping them on a leash. Oh, by the way, school grounds, parks, and sports fields are very unpredictable places for dogs and must be avoided on daily walks at all costs.
Dogs have lifetime memberships to their own exclusive clubs: There are places in Hawkwood and all over the city where dogs can let loose, run as free as the wind, and maybe make eyes at that cute pup along the path. Check out all the off-leash areas to explore and enjoy at https://maps.calgary.ca/OffLeashAreas/.
Help your wayward pet find their way home: Sometimes pets just need a break from their humans and sneak out of the house or yard. Please make sure your pets are licensed so they can be returned home quickly if lost. To report a lost pet, call 3-1-1. If you find a lost pet, contact the City of Calgary Animal Services Centre or, if after hours, the closest veterinary clinic.
Now, I’ll admit I have no future as a comedian, but I hope my attempt at presenting what can be a frustrating subject in a lighthearted way will encourage all of us to work together in building a great community for all human and furry members. Personally, my household is ruled by a cat, so I definitely know my place!
Please send me an email at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments, or want to learn more about the HCA.
In gratitude and kindness,
Michele del Valle
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