Folks we all have likes and dislikes and that will never change. A few of the dangers in the scenarios recently expressed are possible but not probable. Much of the discussion in my opinion falls under the category "If you expect to be offended you will rarely be disappointed". I've been following the various anti dog discussions as well as many others for the several months I have been a member of TOTV. I must say that as owner's of two <5lb chiuahahs my wife and I have a heightened awareness when visiting the squares. I do not let my dogs near grassy areas or linger near the shrubbery. We come prepared for eventualities should they occur, but thankfully do not because we walk the dogs prior. When we are in a crowded area my wife and I each carry one of the dogs to protect them from unknowing feet. People for the most part seem to be so pleased to see our dogs that it is a joy to see their smiles. When my children were young I would occasionally encounter individuals that were less than pleased that they were seated in a restaurant next my young family. I made no apologies for letting my children enjoy what life has to offer and I will not apolpogize for enjoying my dogs in public. We look forward to moving into our newly completed home next week and if you see an atttractive redhead with two little dogs I'll be the guy with her and yes you can pet our dogs.
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