My Dog — Rufus (Photo — Keith R. Higgons)

An Open Letter to People Who Walk Their Dog Without a Leash

Keith R. Higgons
Sep 1, 2018 · 3 min read

Dear neighbors who walk their dog unleashed,

Hi! I’m the guy with the tan pit bull mix named Rufus. I want to take a moment and ask you to walk your dog with a leash.

No, I get it. Your dog is amazing and well-trained. You’ve been through extensive training and your dog knows a slew of verbal commands. Your dog is a service animal and…

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