THIS is the type of Entitled Jerks that Roam the Park

In case readers don't expand the comment area, I'm posting this as a stand alone Post so you can hear first hand the type of Jerks that are at the Lake areas all day, everyday.  THIS is why Dogs should be Banned from the Lake areas.  Privilege REVOKED!


This was posted Anonymously of course.  Maybe they will contribute a photo of themselves and their Dogs, you know, since they are so proud.

AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 7:17 AM

You people need to get a life. In the decades - yes, decades - that we've been walking our dogs off leash at Stow Lake there as not been one single attack on one single bird. Those ducks and geese that "fled in fear?" They understand the game (which is played on a daily basis) and fly or waddle off into the lake where they quack/honk at the dogs for a moment, then everyone (except you) forgets about it and life goes on.

Of course, everything is different when I walk my coyote off leash.

little birdieMay 26, 2014 at 11:47 PM
@Anonymous - Thank you for your comment, however ignorant it may be. You don't know what the Hell you are talking about. Ducks have been getting attacked, one was mauled recently and suffered near fatal wounds that thankfully healed. YOU and your entitled attitude are part of the problem. They understand the game? What the F kind of thing to say. How would you feel if some large Animal terrorized your Dogs? Maybe you don't care because they should know the game. What an Ass. That all said, your actions are illegal and one day you will be cited. So, enjoy your walks while you can. Maybe one day because of People like you Dogs will be banned in the Lake areas

Reporting Offenders - Dogs Off Leash- Fishing- Ect.

I have written about:

How the Dogs Off Leash are out of control.
How People Don't Care.
How the Waterfowl are being Attacked.
How the Rec and Park does Not care to do anything about it.

The Park continues to ignore the needs for more signage.
The Park Patrol continues to be understaffed.

BOTH these issues to help Deter this misbehavior can be fixed.  I have and will continue to make suggestions to the Rec and Park via the Park Manager Eric Anderson  ( eric.anderson@sfgov.org )

There is also no reason the Park Patrol can not hire additional Staff to be available to catch these Criminals.  The amount made from fines from these Crimes against Wildlife and from the Bicyclists the City allows to go through Stop Signs, would be enough to pay for the extra Staff.  Not having funds is a BS cop-out.  

The Waterfowl at Lloyd Lake and Stow Lake are especially vulnerable to the Off Leash Dogs. Contrary to what Dog Owners think, these Dogs are attacking not only Adult Waterfowl but now, during breeding season,  there have been many near misses with Babies.  

Help Keep the Wildlife Safe.  Please carry these Numbers.  Use and Share them.  Be their Voice and Report Every Dog Off Leash you see around the Lakes, as well as any other misbehavior you witness.

1st -  Park Patrol 415.242.6390 if no answer call Ranger. if no one available, call Police.
2nd - Ranger 415.831.2700
3rd - Police Non-ER 415.553.0123

Thank you.

Daily Offender - Two Dogs Terrorize Ducks Everyday

I have seen these Two Dogs Off Leash for Months, maybe longer.  They are reportedly there everyday.  I always thought because they move kinda slow they weren't a threat to the Ducks and other Waterfowl at Stow Lake.  I was wrong!

Friday Night, the Ducks and Geese were resting peacefully around the edges of the Lake, when One of the Dogs picked up speed and ran fast toward the Ducks and Geese as the fled in Fear.  I told this Woman that her Dogs needed to be Leashed.  She muttered some BS to be combative and non-compliant.  I told her that her Dogs Terrorized the Waterfowl and that harassing them is again the Park Code.  She said they are "Fine" and "Will come back"!  Like this is a valid reasoning!   

I told her I was posting her photo 

to my blog and she posed and waved!

Pompous and Arrogant.  

Per usual to most of the People who walk their Dogs Off Leash, they feel no Compassion for the Wildlife that live at the Park.  She/They think they are Entitled to do whatever the F they want, regardless of how it effects anyone else, including the other Beings whose Home it is.  

Unfortunately, she alluded the Ranger that night, but she will get Cited, I'm making it a priority.  If you see ANY Dogs Off Leash, Please call the Park Patrol.

Hillbilly Asshole Fishes in Park Lake! - Caught and Cited!

This post may have had a different title, but when the guy asked how he could find my blog post about him, this is what I told him to search for.  Every word true.

Its an everyday thing in the Park, but Friday was a tough one.  First I drive up to Lloyd Lake and see two People loitering about the edge suspiciously, then I see Orange. Then I saw RED!!!  I couldn't believe my eyes, the closer I got, watching this Asshole with a Fishing Pole, yank the Pole to hook this poor Fish and then grab it out of the Lake and as I approached, his Wife was taking a photo!  I tired to get a pic but was so upset that I didn't get the whole scene and I wanted to get to that side of Lake in time for them to put it back and not repeat.  I still see it in my mind and feel like crying thinking about that Fish gasping for air while this DEMON took a F%cking photo holding it!  I was livid to say the least. I'm still a bit traumatized by seeing this.  I took a photo of them and called the Police straight off.  Then the Park Patrol, who didn't have a Ranger available.  

There were so many things wrong with these People.  For one, their defense was "There are no signs saying we can't".  Hello, its a Lake in a City.  Second, after I told them, they said, "Why?"  Why? Ummm because there are Waterflowl that live on the Lake and can Harmed by any line that may be left or hooks, ... They just looked at me with blank expressions.    Just more People who have no Compassion for Wildlife.  

As they walked out and toward the road, I asked them if that was their car, and told them I was taking a photo of their license plate in case they left before the Police came.  The Woman said, "That's unacceptable".  I had to laugh at her.  Seriously?  Her Husband just hooked a Fish and ripped its mouth taking out the hook and she's telling me what is unacceptable.  I said,"Do I look like I care what you think is unacceptable?"  Their stupidity didn't end there, as the Guy said, He'd wait to talk to the Police. 

The Police showed up and Cited them!  Hope that photo was worth the Fine.

Repeat Park Wildlife Abusers - Caught and Cited!

I know I have the ongoing post Gallery of Offenders, but in some instances I will be making stand alone posts, because its necessary to highlight this misbehavior and often the arrogance that goes with it.

Finally I was able to get these People Cited!  Other regulars have reported them to me, many, many times.   I have only seen them a couple times, but it was brief and has not been recently, even though they go to Lloyd Lake daily.  I have told them, "Your Dogs need to be Leashed" and "Your Dogs shouldn't be in the Lake".  They just smile and ignore.

Their routine is this:

They arrive and their Two Dogs are let out to run wild.  Chasing and Terrorizing all the Ducks sleeping at the shore into the Water.  The Woman throws a bag of Bagels into the Lake, creating a feeding frenzy.  The Man throws a Ball into the Lake, so the Dogs then jump in and chase the Ducks in the Water!  Like its a F%cking Duck Hunting Club!  This is all very heartbreaking to watch.  

She showed up Friday before last as I was leaving and the routine proceeded.  I took photos and called Park Patrol.  They had no one available at the time, so told me to call the Police (Non-ER #).  They sent someone out right away.  While I was talking to the Officer, the Woman comes by with her Dog Off Leash galloping past, and she waves to the Officer and says, "I'm here everyday!"   I could not believe how pompous!  The Ranger showed up as well and they were Cited.

Please Help Keep the Waterfowl Safe.  If you see these People offending again (or any other Dogs Off Leash/In Lake), Please call Park Patrol and/or the Police.  Let them know they have been Reported and Cited before.