Arlington Dog Owners Group

In our current membership drive, we are asking our members why they choose to support A-DOG. You can add your own reasons in the Comments section!

Here, with their permission, is what they are saying:

“We need to speak up for the voiceless and that includes all animals.”

– Heather B., Arlington

“Every dog needs a support system.  I think the work you do is so important to our dogs and our own mental and physical health.  Thanks so much!”

— Pam H., Arlington

“I thought A-DOG did and continues to do a great job of working on behalf of all of the dogs and dog owners in Arlington.  I am particularly appreciative of all of the work you did and continue to do to help obtain and maintain off leash hours for dogs in this town.”

— Louisa B., Arlington

“What you’ve done and are doing is impressive and important – we and our dogs want to be a more active part of it!”

– Roma H., Arlington

“I love A-DOG!  Always will!”

– Carrie M., Arlington

“Pets are important members of our community.  Responsible pet ownership is essential.”

– Janet D., Arlington

“LOVE the off-leash hours at Turkey Hill and use them daily.  Time to support the great group that made this happen and be in the loop.”

– Ruth S., Arlington

“I want to keep Arlington dog friendly!”

- – Gian S., Arlington, MA

“I love animals, and two of my best friends are Becker and Candace, my friend Sue’s wonderful companions.”

- – Alma G., Arlington, MA

“While I understand where opponents of off-leash dogs are coming from, many of them are against every proposed solution, so it’s important that responsible dog owners can present a united front.    I can’t wait for the fenced dog park, which I don’t think would be happening if A-DOG didn’t exist!  I’d also love evening or weekend off-leash hours (since the morning hours don’t work for me). I strongly prefer off-leash locations places with some sort of visual barrier between the dog area and other uses, even if it’s not a real fence — just something to help my dog know where the limit is).”

- – Riley H., Arlington

“As a new resident, I have found dog owners to be the most welcoming and inviting members of the Arlington community!”

- – Meghan H., Arlington

“I support A-Dog because I believe that Arlington residents who own dogs should be responsible and educated about town bylaws and plans for dog parks, etc. A-Dog does a great job of getting messages out to Arlington’s dog-owning community.”

- – Jennifer G., Arlington

“I feel strongly about exercising my rights as a responsible dog owner.  I am also concerned with the well-being of my dog who needs active off-leash play time to be healthy.”

– Gene L., Arlington

“Because dogs have feelings and needs too.”

– Keith P., Arlington

“I support A-DOG because canine citizens are an important part of our community.  Dogs enrich our lives, and A-DOG makes it easier to be a dog owner in Arlington.”

– Susan R., Arlington

“We are very interested in having areas for our dog to run and play right here in our town! We are responsible dog owners and are happy to join a group of like-minded individuals!”

– Maureen L., Arlington