Comments on: On a Water Break… Washington Park, Albany

By: juicing made easy

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By: Julia

Julia — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:41:28 +0000

@dgc..it’s not like your doing this~hahaha http://youtu.be/bm4Mb70Je4w

By: Julia

Julia — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:50:04 +0000

Let’s just put a gigantic condom with a hole in it over the fountain. Problem solved ;p

By: dgc

dgc — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:18:37 +0000

We can debate evolution too…smh.

I think the point is, while some people are comfortable sharing germs with dogs, others are not. So why not just bring a bowl or a bottle of water along with your doggy poop bag and be respectful of those that don’t. I really don’t think it’s all that much to ask.

By: the Original Colleen

the Original Colleen — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:40:19 +0000

I am more disturbed by the title of this post, on a Water Break? Is Christy the homebirther ready to deliver or something. No, seriously really cute and I’d much rather have a dog’s germs around me than a human’s…..oh the root of my problems is becoming clearer now.

By: Julia

Julia — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:38:34 +0000

@ dgc..like anything else in ‘science’ it’s debatable & depends on if the contagions are zoonotic or not..Anyway.. Use common sense..disease is disease & I don’t think the above scenario is cause for any worry.. ;) http://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/dog-mouth-vs-human-mouth/

By: dgc

dgc — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:54:57 +0000

Julia,

That’s a myth.

http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/dogs/a/dog_breath.htm

“A dog’s mouth contains a lot of bacteria,” confirms Dr. Gary Clemons, a veterinarian in Milford, Ohio. “Remember, a dog’s tongue is not only his wash cloth but also his toilet paper.”

Enough said.

By: Julia

Julia — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:33:09 +0000

Omg..the baby isn’t even touching the metal! Gimme a break! Human mouths are waaayyy dirtier with bacteria..Get bit by a human & you’ll probably need a tetanus booster! More than likely not with a canine!!

By: Lily

Lily — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:01:37 +0000

The dog is clearly lapping the water as it arcs from the fountain. I’ve seen kids and adults alike put their mouths right on the faucet and drink. I’d be much more concerned about that.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:35:28 +0000

I wish the city would install a doggie sized water fountain there. I guess that’s unlikely since this is an unofficial dogpark. But lots of parks in other cities I’ve visited have great dog fountains.

By: dgc

dgc — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:23:37 +0000

I’m with you Neighbor.

Kids don’t lick themselves…*ahem*…you know where.

You do have a choice. Bring a bowl or a water bottle.

By: Lilly

Lilly — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:04:16 +0000

Neighbor:

1) it doesn’t look like the dogs mouth is actually licking the faucet.

2) This bothers you, but the fact that hundreds of other people, strangers, have probably done a lot worse to that fountain doesn’t? I imagine kids mouths and hands are something you should be more concerned about.

By: John

John — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:16:45 +0000

That is gross. Water fountains are for humans. Bring a bowl next time, creep.

By: karen.

karen. — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:00:28 +0000

@neighbor — ummm, that guy isn’t the only one letting his dog drink from that fountain. my meathead stands two-legged and drinks! not much choice for us owners or our dogs… it’s the only water source in the dog park.

By: Casey

Casey — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:09:03 +0000

Well this is just too adorable!