Letter to Editor | Lack of Diversity Raises Its Head at Local Park

By Lin McNulty|2017-12-03T16:12:10-08:00December 3rd, 2017|6 Comments

— from Tony Suruda —

I took my dogs to the off leash area on Sunday afternoon December 3rd. When we arrived there were twelve dogs in the enclosed area. Eleven were Golden Retrievers and one was a Labrador Retriever.

This indicates a severe lack of diversity.

The dogs were all well behaved. I have nothing against retrievers but I wouldn’t want my sister to marry one. I encourage owners of other breeds to bring their dogs to the Orcas Off Leash Area.

About the Author: Lin McNulty

Lin has been working on a novel for over 20 years. Working/owning theOrcasonian ensures that she won't ever finish the novel. That may be intentional.

6 Comments

Anne Marie Shanks December 3, 2017 at 6:28 pm

Some days there are lots of Aussies or suddenly there is a Poodle park. Enjoy.Luv our new park. Thank you SJC
Pamela Harney December 3, 2017 at 8:27 pm

SORRY WE MISSED THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER GATHERING. OUDIN aka ODIE WOULD HAVE LOVED THAT. Sadly we walked in a different area!
Carl Burger December 3, 2017 at 11:34 pm

OMG – sorry, we’re sorry – this is all a part of the new, global “pet neutrality” movement, where it’s ordained that each and every pet among us shall be equal. looks like retrievers are Island favorites?
Lisa Russell December 5, 2017 at 8:18 am

This was a wonderful celebration of those beautiful golden retrievers 1 year old birthdays! They were all siblings coming to reunite with their parents to celebrate their special day. They were all extremely friendly and the event lasted no more than a hour or so. It really was a fun time for all of us.
Janet Alderton December 5, 2017 at 5:58 pm

All pets are wonderful companions!
Sarah Lyle December 7, 2017 at 5:43 pm

Lack of diversity by design: 1 year Birthday party for Stella and Harley’s pups, beautiful purebred Golden Retrievers.
Check out our Facebook page for photos: Island View Goldens.
https://www.facebook.com/Island-View-Goldens-1549692755316254/

The park is fabulous! Thanks to those who worked hard to make it such a great canine meeting place.