DogPAC SB recently held its annual election of officers. The slate voted in as follows:
Heidi Thorson, Pres.
Mary Anne Morrison, VP
Lisa Kelly, Sec/Treasurer*
Lee Heller, Of Counsel and environmental issues
Stacey Bloodworth, photography and events
Kristi Solberg, Booths and merchandising
*DogPAC is in desperate need of Board member to serve as Treasurer.
We also would like to recruit new members to monitor the various Off-leash areas.
News items:
*Del Monte Foods scheduled the DogPACSB PR event that was canceled due to Tea Fire. The Board will be considering how we will spend the Del Monte donation to best benefit responsible dog owners, our dogs and our community. We are open to suggestions from our members.
*Dog PAC'rs were proud to participate in DFP Clean-up Day, Nov. 8th, 2008. We found very little "poop" compared to years past.
We need your help to continue our efforts.
DogPAC SB has worked for more than eight years to secure off-leash areas in Santa Barbara. And we will continue our vigilance, assuring that these privileges are not taken away.
We are a non-profit, all volunteer group representing all Santa Barbara dog owners. Our activism depends on donations. Please make a contribution! Donations can be sent to:
Dog PAC, SB
1724 Olive Ave.
Santa Barbara CA, 93101
Thank you!
Remember -
Courtesy, Clean-up, and Control
DogPAC SB has played a leading role in securing off-leash recreation in selected public parks in the South County, including the Douglas Family Preserve, Arroyo Burro Beach, and several County parks and open spaces.
These will remain dog-friendly only if park users continue to be responsible and practice good "Petiquette."
DogPAC's current role is to help maintain Santa Barbara's off-leash areas through education and advocacy. DogPAC will continue its efforts to preserve these spaces and advocate for fair and equitable use of the City's 56 parks for dog-owners.
DogPAC's motto -- courtesy, clean-up, and control -- reflects the key elements of responsible dog ownership.
Courtesy: Be courteous to fellow park users, those with and without dogs. Use your human skills to resolve issues with other dog owners and park users. If you are unable to peacefully resolve a situation or you encounter an aggressive person or dog, please contact the police. The bad behavior of a very few can jeopardize everyone's off-leash privileges.
Clean-up: Always clean up after your dogs. BYOPB -- bring your own poop bag! And please don't leave your little bundles along the path or beach; too often they are forgotten!
Control: Dog owners are always responsible for the behavior of their dogs. You must control and watch your dogs at all times to ensure that they are well-behaved, not aggressive, and safe!
It has come to our attention that Animal Control and city police have received complaints about professional dog-walkers attempting to walk as many as 10 dogs off-leash at certain City and County parks and beaches. It is Dog PAC's position that one person cannot effectively control more than three off-leash dogs at one time. It is a risk not worth taking.
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