PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The City of Portage Parks & Recreation workplace is advising those who concern parks with their dogs that they require to be on a leash at all times.
The tip originates from the City of Portage as reports from worried residents and observations of dogs off leash by Park staff have actually increased over the previous year. And city authorities are advising park users that under Michigan law (MCL. SEC. 287.262), it is illegal “for any owner to allow any dog to stray unless properly leashed,” which Portage Parks & Recreation has a guideline in location needing all dogs to be on a 6 foot or retractable leash in all parks.
They likewise advising dog owners of their obligation to get and correctly deal with dog waste within the parks as waste bag dispensers and disposal bins lie throughout the Portage parks and routes system.
And for those who wish to let their four-legged buddies stray leash, the South Westnedge Dog Park at 9010 South Westnedge Avenue is open year-round.
Information and guidelines for the dog park can be discovered at portagemi.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/South-Westnedge-Dog-Park-26.
For more details, see mypark.portagemi.gov or call Portage Parks & Recreation at 269- 329-4522.
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