The letter ‘Preserve pets off ferry decks’ within the Oct. 27 PNR brings up some fascinating issues. First, I’m sorry that you’ve got allergic reactions to pets. Nevertheless, your reluctance to have pets on decks and elevators wants a rethink.
Your remark that pets get a free trip is problematic insofar that youngsters below 5 and seniors (on sure sailings) are free. By your reasoning, these folks shouldn’t be allowed on elevators or outer decks both.
Many individuals are delicate/allergic to scents similar to fragrance and aftershave. Do folks carrying these scents lose their proper to make use of the elevators and outer decks as nicely?
As to the amenities for pets on board the ferries: I’ve not but had the pleasure of a visit alongside the Sunshine Coast. Nevertheless, when one travels on the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route, the “pet space” is severely missing. The realm is chilly, draughty, and often unsanitary. If there are greater than two folks in there with their pets, social distancing will not be attainable. Add to the truth that a variety of drivers have no idea the right way to lock their vehicles with out alarming them (as requested by BC Ferries), and when an alarm invariably goes off, the pets are upset, scared and distressed.
Similar to you, I pay full fare for myself and my automobile. My canine is as a lot part of my household as youngsters are to others. She doesn’t should be caught in an insufficient “pet space.”
As an alternative of complaining within the PNR, may I counsel that you simply get in contact with BC Ferries (as I’ve) and advocate for higher pet amenities that may hold the pets happier and extra content material. Then it’s possible you’ll not should work together with them and everybody can benefit from the voyage.
Ron Wright
North Saanich
