Saint-Leonard lets the dogs out with pilot project allowing leashed dogs in parks
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As of July 1, dogs are now permitted to be walked on leashes in 10 of the borough's major green spaces.
The borough of Saint-Leonard is letting the dogs out this summer with a new pilot project.
As of July 1, dogs are now permitted to be walked on leashes in 10 of the borough’s major green spaces.
The new project temporarily reverses a longstanding bylaw that restricted the furry four-legged friends to the perimeter of parks.
The move comes after an online petition garnered more than 2,500 signatures calling for the bylaw to be revoked.
“We see the smiles in the park. We are able to walk our dogs in the park. It’s a great first step. We can tell people are happy just enjoying the greenery of the trees and our parks,” dog owner Rosannie Filato said.
READ MORE: New petition is calling for dogs to be allowed in Saint-Leonard parks
Filato was the one spearheading the push to lift the ban and says the pilot project is heading in the right direction but hopes for more.
Currently, the pilot project only allows dogs to be walked on the parks’ paths and trails.
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