Because I am concerned for my two cats who have been chased by dogs running into my property, I call the attention of all Palisades residents to a town law which states: “It shall be unlawful for any owner of any dog in the town to permit or allow such dog to : Run at large unless the dog is restrained by an adequate leash or unless it is accompanied by its owner or a responsible person and under the full control of such owner or person. …i.e. staying close beside its owner."

A dog running onto my property is not under the full control of its owner. For other provisions of this local law, go to the Orangetown web site, www.orangetown.com. At the bottom of the list at the left there is a link to the Town Codes.

One dog who came into my driveway was attacked and chased away by my 15-year old female calico cat — however it could easily have ended differently.