Doggie Doos
- Do leash your dog (leash no longer
than 6 ft.) Help keep
Fido in one place and not chasing after other
people’s Frisbees, children or picnic baskets. Did
you know that this is also an
Arizona Law?
- Do pick up after your dog. Who
hates seeing leftovers? Especially ones that
don’t come in a doggie bag! Remember to be a
kind neighbor and pick up after Fido when he leaves
behind his mess.
- Do use the disposable bag dispenser where
available.
It’s there for you in case you forgot to bring
your own bag. Just remember to place it in the
trash afterwards. Dispensers are only located in
some parks and basins. Always carry bags
with you just in case!
If you don't see one in your park, please
contact
Dale.Furnas@mesaaz.gov for additional
information.
- Do have fun! The park is there for
your family to enjoy and that includes Fido.
Remember to be a courteous neighbor and share
the park with others who don't own dogs.
- Do take Fido on the canal. Mesa has
several basins and a canal path for you to enjoy. This
is an excellent area for walks or runs with
Fido. Just remember to keep him on a leash &
pick up after him even on the canal paths &
basins.
- Do check out our Off-leash Dog Park.
Mesa currently has one off-leash site at Quail
Run located on Greenfield north of McDowell
Road.
- Do volunteer to help out! The
City of Mesa welcomes help from any volunteer
individuals or groups to keep our parks clean
and fun for everyone.
Doggie Don’ts
- Don’t leave your dog unattended. You
don’t leave your child unattended when going to
the park why would you do the same to Fido?
- Don’t leave behind your mess. That
includes water bottles, food, or any other items
you brought with you to the park. If you brought
it in, carry it back out or dispose of it in the
trash or recycling can.
- Don’t let your dog get into fights.
This is why we advise you to keep Fido on his
leash. The last thing you want is an injured Fido.
- Don’t take your dog to the playground
area. Kids & dogs – some kids love dogs, some
kids are terrified of dogs. That being said, we
feel it’s best to keep all dogs away from the
playground so there is no chance of a child
getting bitten or scared by Fido. All Mesa parks
have plenty of open spaces for Fido to frolic so please stay away from the playground.
- Don't take your dog to sports complexes,
athletic fields, courts or ramadas. These
facilities are designed for people use only.
- Don’t get fined. If a Mesa Parks
Ranger, Police Officer or Animal Control Officer
sees you with an unleashed dog or if you don’t
pick-up after him, you will be fined. Why waste
that money? Just remember to keep Fido on his
leash and pick up after him.
What are the
laws?
Arizona State Leash Law
Arizona Revised Statutes 11-1012. Item D
D. No person in charge of any dog shall permit
such dog in a public park or upon any public school property unless the dog is
physically restrained by a leash, enclosed in a car, cage or similar enclosure,
or being exhibited or trained at a recognized kennel club event, public school
or park sponsored event.
Mesa City Code Book: Title 6 - Police Regulations,
Chapter 4 - Animal Control Ordinance with Leash Law
Dog Fecal Matter
Any person owning, possessing, harboring, or having the care, charge, control or
custody of any dog shall immediately remove and thereafter dispose of any fecal
matter deposited by the dog on a public or private property unless the property
owner has given prior approval to use said property for this purpose.
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