Spotted one of these in a local cemetery:
OK, I am trying to understand the point/purpose for posting this sign.
First thing that comes to mind...... poop.
The cemetery does not want irresponsible pet owners leaving Fido's doo-doo with the dearly departed. I get that -- makes complete sense.
What else could be a reason though?
1) "sacred ground"; general concern about the cemetery being treated like a park (i.e. don't want a place of solitude to be disturbed by dogwalkers)
2) male dogs hiking a leg on the tombstones
3) Fido grabbing cemetery decor/flowers and dragging them around like a toy
4) dogs digging in fresh dirt
Anything else?
I suppose all 5 of those together make a pretty good case why canines have no place among the dead.
My next question: how many dog owners actually take heed of the sign? Or, is it ignored like so many other signs* are?
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt
* ex. DO NOT LITTER, SPEED LIMIT 30, STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK, 8 ITEMS OR LESS ONLY, NO CELL PHONE USE WHILE FUELING....... just to name a few