When we had our 15 year old Hairless Chinese Crested was PTS a while back, we had decided NO MORE DOGS. I am nearing 65 and have a chronic autoimmune disease among other health problems. My husband is 6 years younger than I am but has been legally blind since birth. BUT, as my DH knew, after a while I wanted another dog. So, we decided to rescue a adult Japanese Chin since they really are great little dogs.
We ran into all kinds of problems with rescues because we do not have a fenced in yard. A lot of them would rather have a dog in foster care forever than break a rule that isn't that big of a deal anyhow. So we decided to go puppy hunting and that's how we ended up with Zachary (I have always wanted a Yorkie).
What is scary is that a dog out in a fenced yard running free is more likely to be bird food than one that is closely held on a leash like ours are (the two that potty outside). I know a hawk or owl (we have tons of owls here but lots of thick trees in our yard) could scoop him up anyhow, even on a leash, but I could fight back.
I love my furbabies and their safety comes first. They would probably run if we had a fenced in yard but I sure would keep my eyes and ears open.
I read yesterday that someone had their Yorkie out in their yard and someone shot it through the fence. NOBODY OR NOTHING is safe out there anymore...so sad.
Louise |