Letters | Animal-friendly bus route should prompt pet owners to obey rules
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Unfortunately, in my experience, such rule-breaking is becoming more commonplace. While I acknowledge the love and affection people have for their pets, I believe they should not let that cloud their judgment and break the rules, causing disturbances to other people.
Recently, I have seen pet owners bringing their pets to restricted areas. For instance, I got on a bus and there was a woman with a dog in her purse. The dog was barking throughout the entire bus journey. It was extremely disruptive to other passengers and inconsiderate of the pet owner to bring her dog onto a public vehicle.
Pets have been taken to shopping malls and numerous other places where they are not allowed. It’s unfortunate to witness so many individuals disregarding the regulations established to protect the public’s interests.
Laws are implemented to balance public interest against individual liberty. While there are certain no-pet zones, designated areas such as parks and now dedicated bus services allow pet owners to enjoy a day out with their pets. Thus it would be wrong to say that the animals’ rights are being overlooked.
