09/10/2024
RANT TIME
If you don't want to read it,scroll on by.
Just after this photo was taken a large, young collie cross dog ran over and went for Roxy. He was twice her size and also off the lead.
As most of you know ,my wee Rox has severe arthritis in both back paws. We are now only 1 step away from her needing the maximum medication the vet can prescribe. So when I say severe, I'm being realistic not dramatic.
I don't expect strangers to know or appreciate Roxys condition but I do expect to be able to walk my elderly dog safely.
The couple could not have been more apologetic.
I don't think Rox was bitten . Thankfully a combo of my reactions and the owner calling their dog, he suddenly backed off....however he had Rox , who was on her lead ,pinned and she was jerking to get free and back to her feet. Not a good experience but certainly not good for her joints in their present condition.
If you see a dog on a lead, unless you know your dog well , keep your own dog on its flaming lead please.
We are home and I've more painkillers into her as I could see a difference in her walking after this had happened.
This could have been avoided.
Rant over.