No, you're not a bad mom. We can't let Zeus run loose. For one, we have a leash law in our county, so running out front is out of the question. We live near water and woods, so the backyard is out. Between us and our neighbors, we have killed 9 snakes this summer and seen many more. We personally have an armadillo (that charges at us--they can be mean) that is twice the size of Zeus who has taken up residence in our yard. We have raccoons and opossums much bigger than him, and just for added fun, we have owls big enough to pick him up and carry him off (vets warn people in the county to be aware of owls). We do take him to the park and walk him, but he is always on a harness. At this point, we are terrified he would run off. I believe it is your own personal decision. We, at this point, have no choice, but it is our personal decision. Good luck! |