
So NOW the Maroochy Shire Council wants to be known
as The PET FRIENDLY SHIRE?
They have even gone to the expense of providing a Dedicated Dog
Park at Buderim, where Owners can let their dogs run free without the Threat
of a $150 Fine.
Which is GREAT - For
the people who live at Buderim.
But for the rest of us Normal Folk it means a half hour drive and
a 20km to 30km Trip.
The most sensible solution would be to allow us to use the readily
accessible miles of deserted beaches in the area for this purpose
- even if there had to be some restrictions placed upon the TIME
(e.g., 5-00PM to 8-00AM) and SPECIFIC NO DOG Zones
(e.g.. Bathing Reserves).
This was the unofficial state of affairs prior to midway through
2002, when the new Dog Catcher (sorry - Local Laws Officer)
came on the scene.
What a pity they didn't think of that BEFORE they turned this joker
loose.
Instead of trying to cooperate and help the local Dog Owner Population
like any reasonable public servant should, he saw himself as a Police-man
sent to catch and punish us Law-breakers.
And his roll was to intimidate us into complying with the Letter
of the Law irrespective of the circumstances.
Below are a few actual Examples showing the type of unfair treatment which has alienated many of us normally law-abiding citizens from the Council since they decided to get tough on Dog Laws at the beginning of 2002.
| THE SITUATION:
Winter 2002, Sunrise, South Marcoola Beach, Beach deserted except for professional fishermen. John jogs with his dog before
breakfast. It's still DARK. A car approaches with it's headlights on.
THE OUTCOME: Council has lost the support of yet another law abiding citizen and his story has now spread far and wide throughout the Community. |
| THE SITUATION:
Autumn 02, Marcoola Beach, Mid morning, Rainy day, High tide, Deserted beach Reg takes his dog for a quick
walk between showers (100m max.).
THE OUTCOME: Council has
lost an Ally and gained an Enemy.
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| THE SITUATION:
Summer 2002, Mid week 10-30AM, Location: Marcoola south of Surf Club, Hot Sunny day. Lynne takes her two little girls
and the family poodle down the path to the beach for a swim.
THE OUTCOME: Council has lost
the respect of another family together with all their friends.
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Here are two TYPICAL photos of our beach taken mid-morning on a
fine spring day. As you can see it's DESERTED
(Click the Pic's for an Enlargement) |
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| On a RAINY Day there's even LESS People about,
so we still don't see any HARM in letting the Dog off his leash to have
a run or a swim or chase a seagull or two.
Is it any wonder that we are now so skeptical of the Council's desire to be known as "The Pet Friendly Shire" when they sanction the actions of this megalomaniac? |
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