Be Responsible For Yourself

I am wondering what to say these days as the world we live in has greatly changed.  We are trying to go about living as though every day we are blessed to be alive.  My husband and I have survived a lot in the past ten years.  I am hoping we will stay strong and and continue living a happy and safe life.  We have trust in others that the world will become a better place.  It starts with us individually making changes for a better world. 

We were walking this evening after dark as we do in the summer after the sun goes down and it feels a little cooler.  It has been a very hot summer for us.  It has been too hot for Laney to walk so she stays in the air conditioning.  She is getting older and the heat wears her out.  I also no longer feel safe walking her as we seem to have a lot of people who are not taking responsibility for controlling their dogs.

We were stopped by a neighbor that told us that an elderly gentleman was walking his dog and it was charged by a German Shepard and killed.  It was a heart breaking story and I felt deep symphony for the man and his dog.  He warned us too be careful and I feel very concerned that people are letting their dogs run free.  We have been charged twice this summer by angry dogs and we were fortunate that people called the dogs off.  However we now carry mace and a stick.  I love dogs they are like family members.  However they are very territorial and will attack if not trained and controlled by their owners.

It saddens me that we have to be on guard and worried about being attacked.  I am starting to feel great empathy for the mailman.  I know a few who have been bitten by dogs.  I hope people will be cautious about their four legged friends and keep them on leashes or in a fenced in yard.  We all love our pets and to each of us call them are our babies.  Please remember that our pets are our responsibility and we need to be thoughtful of others and keep our pets from harming others who are walking in public areas.  

Hope everyone has a safe and fun summer and our four legged friends also.  Laney says bow wow and stay cool. 

Those who try to change and fail are winners when they never give up.  They learn from their mistakes.  They keep moving forward and leave the past for a better future. 

Life is beautiful !!!

Elizabeth:)