[foxmeadow]

My wife and I were at the Farmers Market in Brownwood today around noon. The temperature was probably in the 90's. The road surface was probably over 100 degrees. Here comes a guy with a little shelty dog. As he stopped at one of the booths, the dog immediately layed down and tried to lick his paws. My wife went over to ask the guy if he realized his dog was probably burning his feet. The man basically told her to mind her own business. As he walked away, the dog kept trying to lay down. There were other dogs there also, but this one was obviously in distress. Why can't these so-called animal lovers understand their animals better. If the human can't walk on the surface without foot protection due to the hot surface, why the hell do they subject their beloved animals to this torture?? I'm hoping someone can see themselves in this rant and become a little more aware.