I quite agree. Nothing can get settled by screaming and yelling. A constructive conversation is always best, and if there is a heated discussion it should never get elevated beyond strong words. The bottom line is, as in my title says, "the tender care" of our pets.

I understand the need for people to walk their pet and stop in to a store for an item or two. I don't understand people going into grocery stores on a windy night for over twenty minutes and leaving their dog tied to a pole, out of the owners sight, scared and helpless. Nor do I agree they should leave their pets while they have lunch or dinner. It's cruel and abusive.

Let's treat our pets as we'd hope they would treat us. With loving care, respect, dignity and compassion. Above all, let's think of their safety first - always.

Thanks for leaving your comments.

Best~
Cathy

That said, when I went to get coffee today, things were busy and I chose to tether the dogs about 3' from where I usually tether them. There were other dogs and owners outside. When I got outside, things had quieted down...so my tethering decision may have appeared neglectful. What upset me was the woman who chose to chastise me about the decision to tether the dogs. She screamed and shamed me....I felt a bit like I was being yelled at by a pro-lifer outside an abortion clinic.

I understand that there are risks to tethering your pets while you run errands in the city....I also believe that most people use common sense. If you disagree with the practice; however, shaming the owner in a loud manner may not be the most effective approach. Say what you need to say with compassion -- for the pets and for the people --- it may make a difference....it may not. Shaming them is likely to just aggravate the situation.

I know I am usually asking for trouble, but I have my conscience to live with!

Glad we are on the same page!

Best~
Cathy

I can still picture that dog's face as I was leaving for the restaurant. That is one image that will be hard for me to forget.

What can we do about it? Sometimes I feel so powerless. The laws are extremely lax in the area of animal abuse. I wish there was at least some kind of law on time limits for leaving your dog tied up to a pole. A 2 minute rule? Don't know how that'd be enforced, but it's a good thought, anyway.

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Cathy

If people ran into a store to purchase one or two items - ok. Longer than that? It's out-and-out cruelty!

You hit the nail on the head. People should stop and think, "Would I want to be treated this way?" and if not, don't do it!

Thanks for your comments, Mindy.

Best~
Cathy

Thanks for your comments.

Cheers~
Cathy

Thanks for your comments, Pat.

Best~
Cathy