The idea of people organizing for the benefit of their dogs--to make life better and safer for them--is not a new concept in Hudson. Recently, Paul Barrett discovered this article, which appeared in the Columbia Republican on May 15, 1916. Like the Hudson FORWARD initiative, the Dog Club advocated for licensing dogs. Their mission "to protect canine interests" also included "to offer a reward and assist in the prosecution of all poison cases, to protect dogs from wanton automobiles and in general to assist in seeing that dog owners obey the law and in return that the laws protecting dogs' rights be strictly enforced."
How very lucky, the North dock Labradors of Columbia County were, passing freely and easily, leading their masters, from shore to water and back again, passing through the wharf without restriction. Free and easy, you know, the way it's supposed to be...
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