Respectfully, pet lovers don't refer to their pets as "it", oddjob. Pet lovers know how to be responsible and are able to take well-behaved dogs on outings and frequent favorite hang outs with ease and great care. We true pet lovers enjoy time spent around downtown with our kids and our dogs together--while striving to keep to respect others. Our city is growing beautifully and growing means change. Many of us that have moved to downtown from elsewhere and made Chattanooga our HOME and our futures- we have invested a lot of money for housing (which has expanded the tax base immensely helping our city even more). Along with our home purchases/investments downtown, we have moved our young families and pets--pets which also require a lot of exercise (along with their owners) , companionship and socialization. Residents moving downtown means more people that will require more area to interact and walk their dogs. We must learn how to coexist with each other-humans, animals, earth, cars, bikes, etc... like so many other pet friendly cities in the U.S. There is much to tolerate when "SHARING" our beautiful downtown areas. There are times I wish the OCCASIONAL parent would better monitor children, as well as, I sometimes wish the PERIODIC disruptive teenagers would respect being in a shared environment when yelling profanities. Acceptance is what I give and I expect the same toward me. My dog, lying on the floor of a restaurant at MY table would not infringe on your meal. Chattanooga is not the first city to accept well bahaved pets in restaurants. Pets are not considered a health issue--Cigars, however, are now considered a health problem unfortunately for you, oddjob. I agree that pet clean up is a requirement, Rolando. You do what you find necessary for the inconsiderate pet owners you come across, as for me-allow me and my family, which includes a dog- peace. The dog opposers don't expect any more than we true pet lover's expect. I expect dirty diapers to make it to the trash cans that I occasionally see on the Walnut Street Bridge as well as, the Pigeon droppings all around. I expect to feel safe when there are safety concerns on occasion-no matter what the city. And don't worry restaurant/shop/bar owners, we pet lovers will spend, spend, spend in your establishments now more than ever. And we will tip really well, too because so often kind servers bring water to all our table guests--even to our guests underneath the table! Chattanooga will grow up to become known as the scenic city that is bike friendly, kid friendly, pet friendly, commuter friendly and environmentally conscious. What a great place in which we live!
Dogs might get their day with new bill, local committee
Respectfully, pet lovers don't refer to their pets as "it", oddjob. Pet lovers know how to be responsible and are able to take well-behaved dogs on outings and frequent favorite hang outs with ease and great care. We true pet lovers enjoy time spent around downtown with our kids and our dogs together--while striving to keep to respect others. Our city is growing beautifully and growing means change. Many of us that have moved to downtown from elsewhere and made Chattanooga our HOME and our futures- we have invested a lot of money for housing (which has expanded the tax base immensely helping our city even more). Along with our home purchases/investments downtown, we have moved our young families and pets--pets which also require a lot of exercise (along with their owners) , companionship and socialization. Residents moving downtown means more people that will require more area to interact and walk their dogs. We must learn how to coexist with each other-humans, animals, earth, cars, bikes, etc... like so many other pet friendly cities in the U.S. There is much to tolerate when "SHARING" our beautiful downtown areas. There are times I wish the OCCASIONAL parent would better monitor children, as well as, I sometimes wish the PERIODIC disruptive teenagers would respect being in a shared environment when yelling profanities. Acceptance is what I give and I expect the same toward me. My dog, lying on the floor of a restaurant at MY table would not infringe on your meal. Chattanooga is not the first city to accept well bahaved pets in restaurants. Pets are not considered a health issue--Cigars, however, are now considered a health problem unfortunately for you, oddjob. I agree that pet clean up is a requirement, Rolando. You do what you find necessary for the inconsiderate pet owners you come across, as for me-allow me and my family, which includes a dog- peace. The dog opposers don't expect any more than we true pet lover's expect. I expect dirty diapers to make it to the trash cans that I occasionally see on the Walnut Street Bridge as well as, the Pigeon droppings all around. I expect to feel safe when there are safety concerns on occasion-no matter what the city. And don't worry restaurant/shop/bar owners, we pet lovers will spend, spend, spend in your establishments now more than ever. And we will tip really well, too because so often kind servers bring water to all our table guests--even to our guests underneath the table! Chattanooga will grow up to become known as the scenic city that is bike friendly, kid friendly, pet friendly, commuter friendly and environmentally conscious. What a great place in which we live!