No one should have to refrain from walking dogs on leash due to dogs running at large, be they friendly or not. Yes, it is a shame that the dog was shot, but he could have just as easily been hit by a car. The responsibility lies with their human often as to whether they live or die.
I agree with you 100%,My gang has suffered tremendously!!There has been a few dogs who have ended up in our yard,Lacy and Maggy are never fenced they are very good to stay in the front,even with distractions from people walking down the road alone or with there dog.

We had a old rotti he was 15 i guess,he was hit last summer,He would make his rounds and come see Maggy and Lacy whenever he seen them out,He was a joy to have over for play dates!
And there has been a few others that have wanderd over here,But there has been alot of agressive dogs,Lacy is very petite and she has gotten the grunt of alot of dogs attacking her,I thank god none have been that serious.

It makes my blood boil when a owner that knows what there dogs are like and lets them run free putting or pets in danger.


In my area the last 2 months there has been a total of 4 dogs and 10 cats carried off by coyote's,It sure is not easy to keep our beloved ones safe anymore.

I have not seen the coyotes,but i can hear them daily.