Re: “Ruff seas: Leashed dogs now allowed inside WA ferries” (Aug. 26, Native Information):
I believe it’s a foul concept to permit canine within the cabin areas of state ferries. Concurrently policing canine habits and homeowners is an added headache for already taxed crews making an attempt to maintain the boats operational and riders secure.
Dicey conditions can flare when canine combine in closed quarters, particularly in busy, unfamiliar areas. The aisles on ferries are slender. Squeezing leashed pooches into these areas will seemingly improve the opportunity of canine/human flare-ups.
Within the case of a canine chew, what are the results of the proprietor’s culpability and the captain’s response if a passenger is severely injured?
We love our black Lab combine and all the time take her with us, however solely when it is sensible. Ruby enjoys individuals however could be very lively and tends to get aggressive when pushed by different canine. She’s superb in open-air canine parks, however all the time tightly managed in public areas.
This new Washington State Ferries coverage has opened an pointless can of worms. The secure operation of our ferry fleet is all that issues. Vancouver, B.C.’s, SkyTrain was proper in rejecting this canine providing, citing considerations of “aggression, allergic reactions, concern of canine, messes, and smells.”
I hope WSF involves that realization.
Jeff Shelley, Clinton
