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jaylen_browns_beard t1_j7psnnd wrote

Reply to comment by paul-e-walnts in Hamilton Park Dog Park Mayhem by idankflip

Pretty similar reasons to people that own them outside of cities.

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paul-e-walnts t1_j7q1mj0 wrote

Compensating for not having children?

You understand living in a city is different environment than outside of one, yeah?

Highly dense neighborhoods don’t have to be covered in piss and shit. What a dream.

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jaylen_browns_beard t1_j7q7as3 wrote

I’m sorry that you don’t understand. I hope one day you’re able to see the value some humans and dogs get out of their relationships because it’s a great thing. Personally I would like to see dog ownership require licensing over a certain weight, particularly in urban environments, but I’m culturally aware enough to know that will not happen in jersey city. Additionally the dog rescue infrastructure isn’t set up to support the number of dogs they would need to with this solution so it’s not realistic and more dogs would end up suffering. It’s a difficult issue to solve. I’m curious what your solution is?

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originatorn t1_j7q99eh wrote

Licensing actually is required in JC for all dogs over 7 months. It's super easy and cheap, but most dog owners are unaware of the requirement or just don't care because there's no enforcement.

https://library.municode.com/nj/jersey_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH90AN_ARTIIIDOOTAN_S90-12DE

https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/health/division_of_animal_care___control

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jaylen_browns_beard t1_j7q9wy4 wrote

I apologize for not being clear. I meant a qualification system in order to be eligible to own a dog. I don’t think the current system has much value

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paul-e-walnts t1_j7qf6oo wrote

There isn’t an easy solution. But I would suggest stop treating dogs like people. They don’t belong in restaurants or stores. We shouldn’t use our money and space in the city to accommodate them.

People should understand a city is not an appropriate environment for a dog. Our sidewalks and green spaces shouldn’t be covered in shit and piss from these animals.

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jaylen_browns_beard t1_j7qiefc wrote

Treating dogs like people is very different from what your describing. Businesses can allow pets or disallow them, it is up to their discretion. A suggestion on what people should do is not a solution it’s merely a suggestion. Actionable legislation would be an example of a solution. However I don’t think that’s realistic since your views are pretty niche lol

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paul-e-walnts t1_j7qoets wrote

No, it is treating dogs like people.

Guy, I came here to point out owning dogs in a city is dumb, not propose legislation. But if you insist, ok. Ban dogs and zero out spending on accommodating them. Instead, shift that spending on enforcing the ban.

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