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05/25/2004: "Dogs .... revisited"

mood: Bloody annoyed - keep away!

What is it with people around this area? Most dog owners are responsible .... but obviously not in Pakefield. What is wrong with putting a dog on a lead until you actually reach the beach?

Why don't dog owners do anything when they see their dog chasing a cat?

When owners do not even attempt to call the dog back .... make no attempt to stop possible carnage - should they be held responsible?

Thus Treacle got me into trouble again tonight (see also 15th May). Believe it or not, we are not miles from anywhere and this is still considered to be a residental area! There should be some law whereby dogs should be kept on a leash whilst in a residential or built-up area! See my story about the local sheep in Pakefield on my main site .... they too were attacked by dogs .... where were their owners??

When I saw this little rat running to catch Treacle, my instincts went into automatic pilot ...... I lowered my handbag and the rat ran into it .... whelped (more in surprise than anything I think). At least Treacle was not caught!!

Apparently I am going to be reported .... that is what she called out anyway .... so I basically told her to go ahead. By this time she had still not even bothered to try and call the dog back. She made a comment I really find strange ... she said "well it didn't get the cat did it?" .... hmmm like no - I stopped it, or rather, slowed it down somewhat.

Is there anything I can do about her calling me a stupid bitch?? She who cannot control her tamed rat and would probably not have been bothered had her rat caught the cat?

Do I sound angry? Guess what .... I am. Dave thinks she might be associated with the pub, in which case, the events of the 15th May might have some bearing on this .....