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> Dog owners can walk their dogs in 99% of public spaces My point is that I can't walk my dog in those public spaces.
In that small sample of very specific public places, yes, you are restricted. So go walking literally anywhere else.
Makes perfect sense.
Stray dogs are a real issue in developing countries like Russia and India. They can be aggressive since they're wild animals. Even if they're not killed, the strays have fight for survival on their own. Even in developed countries like the US, there are more dogs that need to be adopted than people to adopt them, so many are left in shelters and some are euthanized because the shelters don't have enough resources to…
Stray dogs are a real issue in developing countries like Russia and India. They can be aggressive since they're wild animals. Even if they're not killed, the strays have fight for survival on their own. Even in developed countries like the US, there are more dogs that need to be adopted than people to adopt them, so many are left in shelters and some are euthanized because the shelters don't have enough resources to…
For me, the modern war on dogs is that I can only walk my dog in my neighborhood (I live near the beach), before 7am and after 6pm. I get it, there are plenty of bad dog owners. It is still just a bummer that a few bad seeds ruin the fun for everyone else.
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In that small sample of very specific public places, yes, you are restricted. So go walking literally anywhere else.
So, get in my car and drive to a public place where I can walk my dog? Makes perfect sense.
He's an integral part of the family, and just about the best thing that ever happened to me. Healthy now, and seems to be aware he's got it pretty darn good these days. I can't imagine if it had gone the other way.
Then & Now: https://imgur.com/a/35AvfBD
Not disputing the tragedy of overpopulation in parts of the world. Not even trying to encourage everyone to go out and adopt a dog. Just wanted to share this experience as a reminder each little guy has their own individual story, and when contemplating large-scale decisions it's important to retain empathy and cognizance of the implications.
In Morocco there seem to be an ongoing dog massacre. https://www.yahoo.com/news/brutal-dog-massacre-morocco-blame...
For me, the modern war on dogs is that I can only walk my dog in my neighborhood (I live near the beach), before 7am and after 6pm. I get it, there are plenty of bad dog owners. It is still just a bummer that a few bad seeds ruin the fun for everyone else.
Dogs are completely forbidden during those hours? Or only off-leash is forbidden?
We adopted a stray that at one point was in a Texas shelter Fast forward a little bit. He's incredible. Outgoing, super intelligent, loyal, goofy, amazing with kids. Does still sometimes bark at strangers if startled, but never bites (even when other dogs have drawn blood). He's an integral part of the family, and just about the best thing that ever happened to me. Healthy now, and seems to be aware he's got it prett…
I don't know if I got lucky or what. I walked in, she was about the 6th or 8th cell, and I knew I was keeping her as soon as we met.
Anyway, that's two data points. Adopting dogs from the shelter is wonderful.