Dogs on the Lawn
Letter to the Editor
September 18, 2008
I want to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to the dog owners of my neighborhood.
This summer, they saw a need, unbeknownst to me, that my lawn was under fertilized, which they answered with zeal and enthusiasm.
It seems nearly every day when I walk out of the house, I see some small gift they have left, palpable tokens of the volunteerism and good citizenship of my fellow Juniatans. Since no one individual has come forward to take credit for their donations, I would be remiss if I did not thank you all collectively.
But I do have this to say: I think your kindness has been sufficiently extended to me, and I ask that you find other neighbors in need of your services.
I will try to tread lightly on this issue, as I’m surely venturing into a potential minefield. But I’m sure that I speak for all other homeowners in our city when I say that your kindness would be as welcome on any of their lawns as it has been on mine.
In conclusion, I salute you, Juniata dog owners, for the abundant goodwill you have spread across my lawn, and I’m sure the lawns of many others around me.
Rest assured that this deposit of good works will reap for you the undying affection and adulation of front lawns everywhere, leaving them greener, if not cleaner.