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Francine Segal: Starring Role in Barking Success of the Pet-Friendly Beach Walk
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"Dogs are indigenous to South Beach," said Francine Segal. She was one of more than 40 dog lovers that packed City Hall, February 22nd, 2006, to fight for canines' rights to stroll on the Miami Beach walkway.
Quoted by the Miami Herald, respected by City Hall Officials and applauded by fellow dog lovers and pet enthusiasts she added, "It's a pet-friendly city. We're known for it."
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Our community owes a great deal of thanks to Francine and Bogie, her sag card carrying Maltese. On a daily basis, morning and evening, at times on bike and with others on foot, she continues to conscientiously patrol the walkway. She makes beach walk passersby (those with and without dogs) aware of the need for pawsitive doggie etiquette. It goes beyond the scope of "poop patrol". She encourages visitors and tourists from around the world to be aware of environmental concerns specific to Miami Beach such as:
- The dunes being protected areas not to be walked on or used as garbage cans.
- Sea turtles come ashore and please not to disturb them.
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WOOF Patrol recognizes her abilities as a champion community facilitator. Her ability to speak to anyone on any topic is both unparalleled and impressive. Francine doesn't seek attention, it seeks her. She is a glowing example of generosity and compassion. Describing herself as an actress, director and educator, we also note she is a humanitarian.
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WOOF Patrol's Motto:
Pick Up & Leash Up - Keep Our Beaches and Cities Bow-Wow Clean and Safe
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Francine and her husband Jerry are from New Orleans. No one needs to tell you what took place in their hometown. But we need to thank them both for reaching out and not only assisting family and friends, but also for helping to rescue dogs that were Katrina victims.
Thank you Francine . you are our first ever WOOF Patroller Extraordinaire embracing and unleashing the qualities that win Hearts, Minds and Tails every day and in many ways.
Francine Segal: WOOF Patrol's ARF Deco Historian
On January 13, 2007, over 250 dogs and their owners, surrounded by an additional pack of 100,000 Art Deco enthusiasts from around the world, took part in a pre-parade tailgate party.
Joined by Chinese delegates, South Beach's Boys and Girls Club members and many other spectators, a much entertained crowd suspended their belief to consider the existence of Fido-Tects and their canine contributions to the Arf Deco movement.
A compelling Arf Deco scripted lecture was delivered by Francine Segal, Miami Beach's foremost Arf Deco Historian. She explained that, "The artists and architects of the time were captivated by canine aesthetics. For example Greyhounds, for their expressive lines and curves, became the inspiration for Arf Deco buildings such as; The Tides, The Bently, The Cardozo and countless others that define Miami Beach landscape."
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Francine Segal's WOOF Patrol Leading Roles:
- 2006 - Spoke to Miami Beach Mayor & City Commissioners in support of making the beach walk permanently pet-friendly
- 2006 - Named first ever WOOF Patrol Extraordinaire
- 2007 - Conducted Safety Demonstrations South Beach Boys and Girls Clubs on the beach walk. Topics included: How to safely approach any dog and Dog Bite Prevention Tips. "Always ask an owner if their dog is friendly and if you can pet it."
- 2007 - ARF Deco Historian for Art Deco Weekend in partnership with The Miami Design Preservation League, The City of Miami Beach and WOOF PatrolT
- 2006-present - Continues to play a vital and pivotal role patrolling the beach walk. She carries a spare bag for those without one. Outside of the canine world, casting agents and directors regularly call upon her theatrical talents for both television and movies. Francine teaches film acting at Miami International University of Art and Design.
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Be sure to pick up Animal Fair Magazine's Spring 2007 issue to read more about:
Tails of ARF DECO . It began with a WAG!
| Yvonne Conza, Founder of WOOF Patrol - ph: 917.847.2854 |
WOOF Patrol Extraordinaire |
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