I read about this story today and thank goodness it had a happy ending for all -
but really bashing for not following leash laws? Correct me if I'm wrong but wasnt this man on his own private property? Curious I went to the Sumter County FL website to reasearch this and the rule states:
What are the leash laws in Sumter County?
County Code 4-10 states that all dogs must be confined on owners property at all times or under direct control or on a leash when off the owners property.
Otherwise a citation will be issued for the animal running free.
This was a rentention pond in the back of his property? -- Should he have been wary there could be something there? Maybe - but he didnt break any laws that I can see .....also it's not out of the realm of possibities that if it hadnt been Bounce it could have just as easily been a child or human.... while it's tragic the animal had to be destroyed if it's showing this kind of bravery it's best it dealt with now before something more happens....
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