The Minnehaha Off-Leash park had been used for more than 20 years by dog owners before it became a legal off-leash area. There were no reported incidents of falling off the cliff during that time. Even if an incident wouldn't have been officially reported, the people that frequent that area know when something happens and they tell everyone. None of us had ever heard a thing in the past.
We have a friend whose dog fell off the cliff before it became an official dog park. Her dog didn't die, but did receive a serious hip injury. Where would one report or look up "official" reports of these incidents? I wonder how many others this has happened to.
Secondly, I would like to know the reasons that some people are opposed to putting safety fencing along this cliff. So far, all I've heard are criticisms of people who don't have their dog under control, but no reasons not to install a fence.
I think we should be thankful that Eduardo is putting his efforts into trying to make this area safer for people and pets in the future. Some people would be spending their time on a lawsuit against the city under similar circumstances.
Rita Miller
Hiawatha
