Unleashed dogs

[Devany]

I think aside from the pig hunters that there is also a certain population that use dogs as "guard dogs" here. They too are lacking training and often seen chained up in horrid conditions, and worse yet allowed to roam free. There is a house (completely fenced) by the "secret beach" in Hilo that has about 8 mangy looking dogs, each on long chains. There is obviously no way that they could go free, but the dogs are strategically chained in a way that you also could not walk in side the property and not get attacked by one or two of them. They are laying in the dirt, usually no food or water in sight and barking fiercely. I always feel sorry for the neighbors.

Aggressive dogs, even when chained are scary and give kids and other people that have a fear of dogs a reason to be afraid. It is really sad, as it perpetuates that fear. We should respect animals, but not have to be afraid of them. It is the owners that are at fault.

I agree on the big stick, or maybe even a can of mace if you really are afraid.

Aloha au i Hawai`i,
devany

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