It seems to me that tying a dog to a lamp post in the public right of way is not a library issue.  I would check with the city police and see if there is an ordinance relative to this and have the police take care of this.

Roger

On Monday, March 5, 2018, Stanczak, Cindy via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
It's a common issue here in the summer.  Someone on a walk ties their dog to the light post in front of the library while they run in real quick for a book or a movie.  It's also sadly common that someone will not be brief in their visit and the dog becomes a concern for several reasons.
  • What if the dog bites someone?
  • What if someone hurts the dog?
  • What about our patrons with dog fear that won't/can't walk past a dog to come into the library?
  • What about the welfare of the dog being tied in front of the building - heat/cold, shelter, lack of shade, etc.
Does anyone have a formal policy on this you'd be willing to share to the group?

Cynthia Stanczak
Library Director
Albion District Library
501 S. Superior St.
Albion, MI  49224
(517) 629-3993

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