Historical November 1986 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
It was a warm sunny day, the type of day made for napping on the deck.
The noises of the afternoon lulled me into a sense of security which brought me into a deep sleep.
All of a sudden, what appeared as a nightmare, became a reality.
I was faced by my fiercest enemy, a dog, in my own fenced backyard. I crouched low, back arched, and looked for an escape route.
The gates were closed, how did this intruder get in? I decided to go for the corner of the yard and vault the fence — looking for some place safe to hide.
As I made my break, making it by a large yellowish breed, I saw another similar breed also in the yard.
Obviously a trap had been set. Somehow I got away with my life!!!
The veterinarian gently cleansed the puncture wounds around my side and instructed my people on keeping them open and clean as well as feeding me antibiotics. Why was I the target of this conspiracy? I, an innocent creature minding my own cat business in my own territory. I overheard the vet and others in the office discuss that there have been other victims, at least one having suffered fatal injuries at the teeth of the nefarious marauders.
It happened so quickly, but being sharp of mind, I was able to get descriptions.
These two are large, blonde shaggy dogs that may be part shepherd or golden retriever.
They may be someone’s pets, but in my mind they are dangerous and a menace to peace and tranquility.
They travel together and work as a team.
No fence seems to stop them, as they came over my six-foot pal-sade fence. Certainly if they are willing to harass cats, they may also be inclined to attack smaller dogs . and possibly small children.
If you see these dogs in the neighborhood, please call the Rabies Control at 353-5838 so that they can be picked up.
If you know who owns them, call SDCC, 862-5122, and the owners will be contacted.
There is a leash law in the city and it is not fair to people or other animals to have these dogs run free.
I know I’ll certainly be able to sleep a lot easier once they have been controlled.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1986.
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Original source: SD_Times1986_11.pdf, printed page(s) 5; PDF page(s) 5.
