Interesting reading. It could go on forever. Olivia, sorry about your cat, but a dog is a dog. We have three dogs and nine cats who live, play eat and sleep together in our home, but that is not to say I would trust them with an outside stray cat.Besides, it was strictly an owner not in control of their dog issue. Rachel you make a lot of sense and know your own boundaries as a dog owner. Jenna, three cheers to you. Jon B, I agree – all those finger pointers don’t necessarily know what they are talking about. A lot of what they “know” is not correct, but they think it is what the community wants to hear. Jorscher, yeah that tail wagging isn’t limited to the tail. It’s a whole body thing, but that tail sure does sting! Old Ski Bum – a dog is not a chance – it is a choice and one that should not be made lightly. This is a life you are deciding on and a lifelong commitment to something that will be forever rewarding if you make the right choice. I have been a dog owner/companion all of my life. I remember when it was shepherds and dobermans that were feared. I’ve owned beagles, shepherds, a husky, an airedale and most recently pits. I have come to appreciate my pits for what they are and who they are – my best friend. They are loving and loyal animals. It saddens me to know they are vilified and feared for what ignorant and uncaring people have done and continue to do to them. BSL is NOT the answer to any of these problems. The only people willing to go along with the rules are the first ones to lose their dogs to nonsensical legislation. Do you really think the bad guys care how many hoops you make us responsible owners jump thru? It won’t affect them at all. They just go underground or get another dog. There is no personal commitment to their animals. They are just a commodity to be used, abused then traded or destroyed when no longer of any value to them.
