ARE we not sick and tired of people complaining about dogs? The problem is not on the end of the lead but on the handle of the lead – irresponsible dog owners jeopardising the freedom of our beloved pets.
Yes, they do mean as much to us as our children. Think – children go out to play, grow up, leave home, but where is your dog? Constantly by your side.
It asks only love, gives 100% dedication, always a happy greeting. How many people do that?
People have vile habits – spit on pavements, drop litter, break glass on the streets, vandalise people's property, steal people's hard-earned goods, fight and kill – not to survive, but for fun. can't think of any breed of dog that does that – can you?
I feel deep sympathy for anyone who has not shared the love and companionship a dog brings.
They create happiness in old people's homes; they give freedom to blind and disabled people; they help the armed forces and police; and they bring added safety to the airports.
They earn the right to run freely through the parks and fields.
Maybe we should put leads on some children to keep them under control – parents too.
So to these selfish humans who think they are the superior – we don't own this planet, we share it, and what better animal to share it with than a dog?
Sheila Carter
