February 12, 2008
At least half of the people who own dogs don't deserve them. I'm not a perfect dog owner, but there are a couple of things I would NEVER do. One is leaving a dog outside all the time, including nights, and never paying any attention to the dog. These dogs bark incessantly because they are trying to tell the world that their owner sucks. Unfortunately there is only legal recourse for physical neglect, so nothing can be done about people who consistenly ignore their dogs, but continue to feed them. Two is allowing a dog to roam wherever it pleases. This is particularly common in rural areas. Cars hit and kill dogs. It is cruel to allow your dog to be hit by a car. I don't think a person would enjoy being injured or killed in that manner, so why would you allow that to happen to a dog?
Makes me wonder how/if some people take care of their kids.
Posted by megabeth at February 12, 2008 04:58 PM
oh how i love that you posted this! you and i have had our differences in the past but one thing you and i do agree on is the love of the dog.
we have neighbors across the alley who leave their dogs outside all the time. though they are a long hair breed i still view it as bad pet ownership. some people will argue "but they are dogs, they're meant to be outside" and i find that to be a load of horse crap! why purchase a pet if you are not going to treat it as a part of the family? i don't see them tying grandma out there with only a little dog house and a porch cover to protect from the elements.
thanks beth!
Posted by: pretty helmet at February 13, 2008 08:50 AM
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