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Dogs living at large



Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:49:17 -0500 rec.pets.dogs.behavior
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diddy...
When an owner opts to allow his dog to live at large, and be free roaming,
they should sign a contract with themselves.

I accept my dog is at risk. (from many sources to innumerable to list)
I accept that my dog may put others,and/or their property at risk.
I accept my dog may put intrinsics at risk, that has great value to others
, that perhaps they may not own. (Such as silence, wildlife, freedom to
walk or move about without risk of being chased)
I wish my dog to live free at any cost, even though this price is probably
going to be his life, and I accept any responsibility for law suits which
may arise from this choice.
I will pay any damages to others with many apologies and with no contest
for any results of this choice.
I will pay my own vet bills and suffer my own grief without burdening
others because of this choice.
I accept that through this choice, someone may be so annoyed with my dog,
that they feel they must take action. I promise I will not take umbrage at
their choice, and accept it as one of those risks of allowing my dog to
encroach in their space, and potentially endanger their rights.
If my dog should die within minutes of this choice, or years later , I
accept this, as a result of my choice to allow him to live free.
[ ] Yes, I accept these terms
[ ] No, These terms are not acceptable.
If you do not accept these terms-- Then Fence your dog.

the.longest.username.available...
While I think the idea is good, it doesn't account for the grief some
of us feel after having hit someone else's dog after it ran out in
front of our car. I felt horrible when I hit a dog, and the welfare of
the dog was by far my first concern, not my car which was smoking as a
result of the cracked radiator. It upset me for several weeks.

diddy...
I suppose the owner of the dog blamed you for hitting his dog.
You should have sued the owner for mental anguish
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