Dear Editor,
I was bemused to read the recent complaint about off-leash, under-control dogs in UNA park spaces (The Campus Resident, February 2026).
While I keep my senior dog, who is far more interested in sniffing bushes than bothering people, on-leash near playgrounds, I allow him the freedom of exploring on his own in our parks, and have done so daily for two years without incident.
We all have preferences that we need to sacrifice to live in a community like ours. I particularly dislike smoking or late-night park parties that keep the neighbourhood awake, yet I understand this is part of living near others.
I once again invite Ms. Xu to consider that her personal phobias should not impact the liberties of others who have done her no actual harm.
TOM PINCHON, RESIDENT