Petition to BC Transit to allow leashed dogs on their buses Petition: Signature List Feed

Anonymous [Signature #61]

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 10:45:32 UTC

Anonymous, Victoria, British Columbia

Robyn Thomas [Signature #60]

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 05:58:03 UTC

Robyn Thomas, Coquitlam, British Columbia

Larry Withers [Signature #59]

Wed, 4 Jan 2023 11:59:51 UTC

Larry Withers, Chilliwack, BC

Mauricio Rojas [Signature #58]

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:10:40 UTC

Mauricio Rojas, Vancouver, BC

Let me bring my well-behaved dog in the Skytrain

Daphne Yiu [Signature #57]

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:04:23 UTC

Daphne Yiu, New Westminster, British Columbia

Anita Medford [Signature #56]

Sun, 1 Jul 2018 03:29:54 UTC

Anita Medford, maple ridge, bc

Anonymous [Signature #55]

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:57:30 UTC

Anonymous, Vancouver, BC

Charleen Bryan [Signature #54]

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 07:53:41 UTC

Charleen Bryan, Innisfil, Ontario

If it concerns other riders, maybe designate a specific part of the bus. Since the temperature year round is usually variable outside attach a trolley to the back for passengers with pets.

mike chen [Signature #53]

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 01:08:19 UTC

mike chen

as a tourist, impossible to get around and see places with my pet.

Andrea Harvey [Signature #52]

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 01:10:37 UTC

Andrea Harvey, Vancouver, Bc

Marie-Andrée Langlois [Signature #51]

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:50:20 UTC

Marie-Andrée Langlois

Anonymous [Signature #50]

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:25:52 UTC

Anonymous

I am a middle class, law abiding person that solely depends on public transit. My dog is neutered, trained, licensed, and muzzled if you wish...but my dog is always by my side. Don't punish me for being middle class. Allergies is not an excuse or I'd be prohibited from riding too, as his dander is on everything I own. Let us on the bus!

Darcie mcneill [Signature #49]

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:45:26 UTC

Darcie mcneill, victoria, bc

Ruth Nicholl [Signature #48]

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 08:35:52 UTC

Ruth Nicholl, Victoria, BC

YES! let leashed dogs on buses. Pub. transit riders are often poor people. Help owner avoid taxi fare, car use. Maybe pets at specific hours, so allergic or phobic people can avoid transiting pets. Victoria: join Calgary, San Francisco, Paris, Stockholm! Let the dogs on the bus!

Lacey Scott [Signature #47]

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 01:24:59 UTC

Lacey Scott

Lisa Scott [Signature #46]

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:30:06 UTC

Lisa Scott

Not allowing dogs on the grounds that some people are allergic is illogical, since many bus-goers wear scents and allergies to scents (perfumes, etc.) are far more common. Leashed dogs deserve the right to ride.

Deborah Radu [Signature #45]

Sun, 9 Nov 2014 01:45:25 UTC

Deborah Radu, Victoria, BC

Anonymous [Signature #44]

Wed, 5 Nov 2014 01:44:44 UTC

Anonymous

I believe wel behaved dogs should be allowed to go with their owners on the buses. This is normal in UK and EU countries. Vancouver want to be metropolis, and greenest city in the world? Imagine all those dogs going to the park by bus not by car! It could be arranged by Translink so that dogs need to be leashed, maybe muzzled, and maybe on weekends and not in the rush hours. Also, re: allergies. I get more reactions from all the perfume, aftershave and deodorants then from the service dogs that are allowed on the bus.

Tracey Stephenson [Signature #43]

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:49:37 UTC

Tracey Stephenson

Catherine Gallant [Signature #42]

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:35:25 UTC

Catherine Gallant

Perry Walker [Signature #41]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:34:41 UTC

Perry Walker, Surrey, BC

I will certainly take transit more often if I can take my dog along.

elain genser [Signature #40]

Fri, 12 Sep 2014 03:02:46 UTC

elain genser, Victoria, BC

I have lived in Montreal, where they all0w small dogs on public transit, as long as they can sit on one's lap. No problems. Mind you, they didn't think my airdale would fit....;-) I would love to see the current rules changed. I would definitely drive less if i could take a bus to various doggy parks.

Lori Fisher [Signature #39]

Wed, 3 Sep 2014 04:23:40 UTC

Lori Fisher, Victoria, BC

Anonymous [Signature #38]

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 01:23:44 UTC

Anonymous, Victoria, BC

Please let dogs on buses. It would enable people with polite pets to serve the community as therapy dogs at different locations; it would allow them to attend dog events; it would allow them to access local parks; it would provide better options for veterinary care. This is a great idea! Thank you.

Robyn Wilson [Signature #37]

Sat, 9 Aug 2014 12:13:29 UTC

Robyn Wilson, Vancouver, British Columbia

Michaela Bennett [Signature #36]

Sat, 9 Aug 2014 11:51:22 UTC

Michaela Bennett

Jill Thompson [Signature #35]

Sat, 9 Aug 2014 11:50:50 UTC

Jill Thompson

I have travelled through Europe where this is a common practice on all public transport and never seems to cause concern or distress to other passengers. I think it will increase the number of riders considerably if this avenue of transportation is opened to them. I will certainly use it more often.

Kaitlyn Thompson [Signature #34]

Sat, 9 Aug 2014 11:40:46 UTC

Kaitlyn Thompson, Victoria, British Columbia

Well behaved, licenced dogs should be allowed to ride the bus. Even if this means that owners need to purchase a yearly bus pass tag or something to prove the dog is fit to ride the bus. As a city with such an efficient bus system, it is a major inconvenience to those of us who use the transit system regularly to have to leave pets at home for long periods of carry them in cases of emergency.

Anonymous [Signature #33]

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:13:08 UTC

Anonymous

i think allowing dogs on leash onto public transit will help a lot of people needing to get to places, and even to vet appointments for their dog if they don't drive, not every will own a car or drive a car, as there is also age difference and other reasons

laura jones [Signature #32]

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 01:45:25 UTC

laura jones, Victoria, British Columbia

Tiffany Janaway [Signature #31]

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:24:48 UTC

Tiffany Janaway

Danielle Swanson [Signature #30]

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:34:32 UTC

Danielle Swanson, Duncan, BC

I have a therapy dog (not a certified service dog) who can go into schools, hospitals, senior care facilities full of vulnerable people but can not get there on the bus. That's crazy! If behavior is an issue, restrict ridership to dogs that have passed their CGN with the Canadian Kennel Club, an inexpensive test of animal and handler.

Simone Fell [Signature #29]

Fri, 5 Oct 2012 06:49:07 UTC

Simone Fell

I live in the heart of downtown and use transit to get around. I am adopting a med-sized dog and think it's ridiculous that a well-trained, leashed pet cannot ride with me to the park (on my lap) when other passengers can transport huge suitcases, groceries, smelly garbage and recycling.

Niko Bee [Signature #28]

Tue, 7 Aug 2012 06:09:27 UTC

Niko Bee, Victoria, Bc

Lavender Martin [Signature #27]

Tue, 3 Jul 2012 01:40:13 UTC

Lavender Martin

Whitney Stevens [Signature #26]

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:10:26 UTC

Whitney Stevens, Victoria, BC

Liz Lofts [Signature #25]

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 11:02:45 UTC

Liz Lofts, Victoria, Bc

Cayla Naumann [Signature #24]

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 04:46:59 UTC

Cayla Naumann, Victoria, British Columbia

DJ Bridgewood [Signature #23]

Wed, 30 May 2012 01:14:28 UTC

DJ Bridgewood, Saanich

Monika Loreth [Signature #22]

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:55:43 UTC

Monika Loreth

I agree and disagree cause they could really revamp how they did things like maybe have 2 of the rotes a day that would allow for dogs on leash but not in the high traffic times that would make so sence to me because the dog could get hurt. But I would love to see special routes for dogs

Dylyn Wilkinson [Signature #21]

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:43:25 UTC

Dylyn Wilkinson, Victoria, BC

Heather Lanigan [Signature #20]

Mon, 28 May 2012 06:26:48 UTC

Heather Lanigan

Chynna White [Signature #19]

Mon, 28 May 2012 06:06:09 UTC

Chynna White, Victoria, Bc

Terry Froud [Signature #18]

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:05:49 UTC

Terry Froud, Victoria, B.C.

Samantha Medley [Signature #17]

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:00:30 UTC

Samantha Medley, Victoria, BC

PLEASE!!!

jp langlois [Signature #16]

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:19:02 UTC

jp langlois

I have lived in Toronto where they let dogs on streetcars, the subway and buses and its never been a negative thing. Everyone gets cheered up. Dogs have better manners than half the people on transit.

leanne grant [Signature #15]

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:26:50 UTC

leanne grant, port alberni, British Columbia

Carol Poole [Signature #14]

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:05:41 UTC

Carol Poole, Victoria, BC

I know many, many dogs who are amicable members of our society. These same dogs are also treasured family members who do not all have the luxury of privately owned transportation. I think these dogs, and their loved ones deserve the right to access public transportation just as much as you or I. Thank you for your time and consideration.

andrew trueman [Signature #13]

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:44:44 UTC

andrew trueman

Clare Purdue [Signature #12]

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:03:14 UTC

Clare Purdue, Victoria, BC

Beth Brady [Signature #11]

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:01:27 UTC

Beth Brady, Victoria, BC

Elspeth Thomson [Signature #10]

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:53:30 UTC

Elspeth Thomson, Victoria, BC

In France dogs are allowed in restaurants ! Most civilized coutries have realized that well-behaved dogs are less annoying than some humans. For those without a car this restriction is a true hidrance to their quality of life.

Anonymous [Signature #9]

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:52:59 UTC

Anonymous

Nancy Bain [Signature #8]

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:39:38 UTC

Nancy Bain

bringing leashed dogss on transport is not an issue in many other cities and countries. It limits so many from taking their dogs to parks, the vet and visiting.

johanna Hubregtse [Signature #7]

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:38:02 UTC

johanna Hubregtse, Victoria, B.C.

Mare Brown [Signature #6]

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:08:04 UTC

Mare Brown, Victoria, BC

Please allow pets on BC Transit. There have been no difficulties in Ontario which has allowed pets on transit for 30+ years. For those of us who travel with our pets we're unable to visit our friends on the mainland, as pets are not allowed on the transit system. This systematically targets those of limited means. Thank you for considering our position.

Megan Johnston [Signature #5]

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:37:40 UTC

Megan Johnston, Victoria, Bc

I do dog rescue and own a pet grooming shop and my dogs come every where with me. I would love to be able to take transit instead of driving to work but can only do so if dogs are permitted. Maybe if the dogs had to pass a class before they could get there "pass" would ensure that they can ride safely with other dogs and riders?

Cara MacDonald [Signature #4]

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:32:38 UTC

Cara MacDonald

Candice Leigh [Signature #3]

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:04:22 UTC

Candice Leigh

Jared MacDonald [Signature #2]

Thu, 24 May 2012 02:13:39 UTC

Jared MacDonald

Julie Trett [Signature #1]

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:39:01 UTC

Julie Trett