In all consciousness, I could not let another day go by without writing this letter in praise of the Deerfield medics. On Apr. 24, I was trying to put out recyclables when I tripped in my garage and injured my leg. Being on Coumadin, the wound on my leg was bleeding profusely.
At the time that I fell, the recycle man arrived. He helped me get up and called my neighbor, who, in turn, called 911. Four medics arrived and eased my fears, dressed my wound and brought me into my home.
It was early morning and my two little Chihuahuas were still in their crates. They had not been walked yet. Not only did those wonderful medics care for me, but they also offered to walk my dogs. I would say they went beyond the call of duty. I do not know their names, but may God bless them all. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank them.
Ann Grignon
Deerfield Beach
Don’t close Percy White library!
Dear Editor:
I just read that the library is most likely going to be closed. Have our leaders not looked around? We don’t have a bookstore here. Florida is something like 47th out of the 50 worst states in education. We are dumbing ourselves down. I know how the last administration has ruined our great nation by elevating greed over learning. But we must not let this keep America or Deerfield Beach from education and books. Please ... someone save our library! God Bless Deerfield Beach!
Shane Bracewell
Deerfield Beach
Unleashed dogs prohibited
Dear Editor:
There seems to be a problem in Lighthouse Point with unleashed dogs going for walks with their owners. Why? People trust their dogs and think that nothing bad can or will ever happen on such walks. Such individuals erroneously believe that if their dog is “friendly,” no leash is needed. Perhaps, these owners are unaware that it is actually against the law to do so.
Walking an unleashed dog is dangerous for the dog, its owner and residents. Unleashed dogs are easily distracted, can cause property damage, become injured or cause injury during such walks. Additionally, owners may face liability for damage their dogs cause against person’s or property.
In Broward County “dogs at large” are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, dogs on walks with their owners. An owner may have his or her dog “impounded” and/or receive a citation for this violation.
Broward County Ordinances Chapter 4, Section 4-3 states the following:
Sec. 4-3.Dogs at-large prohibited.
(a)It shall be a violation of this section for any person to permit any dog to be at-large as defined herein.
(b)No dog shall be allowed to stray, run or go at-large upon any public property or street, sidewalk, park or on the private property of another without the consent of the property owner.
(c)Any dog that is on private property without the consent of the property owner or resident may be captured in a humane trap or otherwise humanely confined. A person capturing an at-large dog will be responsible for the humane care of the dog until the captured dog is turned over to the Division, other humane organization or licensed wildlife trapper. A person shall not entice a dog to become at-large for the purpose of trapping or apprehending when that dog would otherwise not be at-large.
(d)Any person confining or leashing a dog must do so in a manner that is not injurious to the dog’s health.
(e)In order for a dog to be allowed on a public street, road, park or other public property, unless otherwise specifically permitted, the dog shall be under the direct control of the owner or keeper, except while hunting, pursuant to a permit or during an obedience demonstration, show, trial, training exercise, competition, show and/or match or educational program, so long as sufficient precautions are taken by the owner of the dog and/or sponsor of the event to ensure the safety and protection of both the public and other animals.
(f)Any dog at-large that has attacked or bitten any person or domestic animal in an unprovoked attack shall be in violation of this section.
(g)“At-large” shall not include dogs actually working livestock or dogs being trained to work livestock.
(h)Any dog found by an officer to be at-large may be seized and impounded and, as an alternative or in addition to impoundment, the officer finding said dog at-large shall issue a citation as provided in section 4-28.
In conclusion, unleashed dog walking is against the law for good reasons. The message is simple: Enjoy your walks, but do it with a leash. Not doing so is not worth the consequences.
