As time passed articles appeared

in local papers stating that the leash law permitted dogs to run free

as long as they were under voice control of their owners. This was interpreted

at will.

My wife and I have been frequent

walkers on the paths and have had several scared moments due to large

dogs running toward us.

One lady that evidently did

not have her pet under voice control stated to us that the dog would not

hurt us. Needless to say we were frightened and did not know her pet as

well as she did.

I would vote that all pets

be kept on a leash at all times and there be no exceptions. It is too

late to explain to someone that their pet is harmless after they have

been scared to death.

Dogs are not the only problem,

as cat owners also let their pets roam the city. If you pass a house and

see the garage door open about six inches, you know the owner is letting

their pet roam free. We have several bird feeders in our fenced-in back

yard and cats are always shopping for their meals at our feeders. We are

lovers of pets but do not let our dog roam out to be a pest to others.

What can be done to stop this?

Jim Born

Peachtree City, Ga.