After reading about Nova I just couldn't stop thinking of her and her owner. I may be over emotional at he moment as we put our baby down on Saturday, but I just can't stop thinking and yes crying for them all.
I understand the boy walking his two GS may have a handicap and didn't know how to respond to his two dogs attacking Nova and I am sure he and his parents possibly feel terrible and are paying the vet bills. Regardless!!! Nova was attacked suffering injuries, her owner is now suffering a terrible loss due to an act that was totally avoidable.
I personally feel NO dog should be off leash unless you are on your own property or at a location for that exact purpose. Most cities have a leash law for very good reasons even though they have the law many don't follow them. Tonight Houston news has an article about our police shooting dogs I am presuming due to the dogs attacking them.
We live in a nice community with very strict POA laws stating pets are to be on leash when walking but I see people out with their dogs jogging without a leash all the time. One Labrador runs over to the people playing golf and takes the golf balls the owner of the dog laughs.
Reading Nova's story has me thinking it is a good idea to carry something to protect not only myself but my dog too. As our neighborhood is gated I haven't thought to carry anything for protection especially walking a huge dog, but this story has taught me I had a false sense of security.
I appreciate your thoughts and ideas of how to correct this issue we really need to educate people on the dangers of not leashing their dog.
I understand the boy walking his two GS may have a handicap and didn't know how to respond to his two dogs attacking Nova and I am sure he and his parents possibly feel terrible and are paying the vet bills. Regardless!!! Nova was attacked suffering injuries, her owner is now suffering a terrible loss due to an act that was totally avoidable.
I personally feel NO dog should be off leash unless you are on your own property or at a location for that exact purpose. Most cities have a leash law for very good reasons even though they have the law many don't follow them. Tonight Houston news has an article about our police shooting dogs I am presuming due to the dogs attacking them.
We live in a nice community with very strict POA laws stating pets are to be on leash when walking but I see people out with their dogs jogging without a leash all the time. One Labrador runs over to the people playing golf and takes the golf balls the owner of the dog laughs.
Reading Nova's story has me thinking it is a good idea to carry something to protect not only myself but my dog too. As our neighborhood is gated I haven't thought to carry anything for protection especially walking a huge dog, but this story has taught me I had a false sense of security.
I appreciate your thoughts and ideas of how to correct this issue we really need to educate people on the dangers of not leashing their dog.