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Hello,

I'm sorry your acquaintance is experiencing this problem with the lower human element, while walking his dogs.

I completely agree with you, that he needs to involve the authorities, because these people are breaking the law and causing law-abiding citizens to live in fear, plus his poor dogs have gotten hurt! There must be 'leash laws' in his city; aren't dogs supposed to be on a leash all the time they are outside? If these pit bulls and staffies are off-leash, they should get a ticket and be fined, by the police.

Speaking to these people is really worthless, unfortunately, as your friend has seen, so I would recommend leaving this entirely up the the authorities who have the power to do something about it.

I would also recommend that your friend walk his dogs in another area where he knows these thugs are not present. Even if he has to go in a 'roundabout' direction and further from his home, it's worth the peace of mind and his dogs' safety. He should also consider moving to a safer neighborhood, if he can.

I hope he can get this sorted out, and he and his dogs will be alright.

Cher

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Answered:	9/21/2009

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