In my neighborhood, we have an animal control problem.When I go for a walk, I carry dog mace (a nonlethal alternative to my usual revolver) because there are always, always, loose dogs out. I’ve been followed around by barking dogs many times, and they’re not always on the same streets, which means it’s hard to avoid them. One of my neighbors’ guests was bitten by a loose collie. I narrowly avoided having to break up a dog fight when an aggressive Boston terrier decided she didn’t like my female pitbull. Even with my trusty spray and my own large dogs to keep smaller dogs at bay, I’ve become hesitant to go on walks.As if the dog problem weren’t enough, we also have a stray cat issue. Some of the neighborhood’s many retirees think it’s a brilliant idea to feed the needy cats. They’ll take
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