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Originally Posted by Miekies
Maybe you should have asked those people with the dogs at the time. Since you are not satisfied with random people who may or may not have a dog, who may or may not bring their dog somewhere.
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Troll post? Dunno about that. It is a timely topic especially with the larg(er) crowds at the squares and other places now that the snowbirds are flooding in.
I have no problems with the people and their dogs that I've encountered thus far in TV. The dogs have all been well-mannered and obedient to their owners when I've encountered them in public places. But there is a dynamic here that so far has been ignored, and deserves discussion. TV may be "America's friendliest hometown" but it can also be an awfully lonely place, especially if you've just lost your spouse or have suffered other significant emotional setbacks. All of a sudden the person or situation you've depended on for social and emotional support is no longer there. All you have is your dog. Never (yet) having been in that situation myself this is only conjecture, but in my opinion it is entirely possible, if you're going out of your house shopping, to the squares or whatever, you take Fido along rather than being completely alone surrounded by crowds of strangers. Fido will love you and stay by your side no matter what.
It is hard to be old and alone.