Take loose dogs seriously, even if owners say they are friendly

Middle Township - Take loose dogs seriously, even if owners say they are friendly and won't bite. Learn how to protect yourself and your children from dog bites. Apply those protocols when confronted with a loose dog with or without an owner. Those who do not walk their dogs appropriately make it hard for dogs, in general, to be adopted, allowed in rental units or have good homes. They increase the dogs whose lives end in shelters. Report loose dogs to the police. Animal control is underappreciated and underfunded. This vital service addresses health, safety, and quality of life. Rethink how this service is obtained.