Saturday, November 22, 2014

Small Children Alone With Dogs - 11/22/2014

Hello.  Before reading this post any further, please consult an attorney. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Today while I  was walking out and about in Colorado Springs, CO., I saw a small child alone with their dog. The dog had a leash on him.  The dog was running around on the grass and the small child couldn't get a hold of the leash.  I saw the dog run across the street and the child blindly ran after the dog.  One vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic and helped the dog get back to the other side of the street where the small child got a hold of the dog finally.  I was glad to see the people in that vehicle help.

And now, my rant.

1. Who in the Hell lets their small child who can't fully be in control of their dog be left alone?
2. Why was the child left alone with the dog in the first place?

If you have a child that is not old enough to be in full control of their dog at all times, do not let them go outside alone no matter what time of day it is.  This is a case of Parental Failure.  If there is a pet care class for children before they get a pet, they should be enrolled in it.  If there are no such classes available, why aren't they?

With the holiday season coming upon us, pet sales and/or adoptions may be on the rise.  It is with no wonder why the U.S. Government wants new parents to go through parenting classes.

I'm done with this post.  Get with the situation, everyone.