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 Feeeding stray dogs?2 replies Anonymous: Hello site, I'd like to ask a very delicate question because there've been some debates about it between me and my close friend. I usually feed stray dogs because I feel pity for them, but my friend said I'm only helping the dog(s) to keep strength to attack "innocent people". I was like, come on stray dogs are usually very fearful and they don't bite unless provoked! But my friend insisted on his view. I'd like to hear your opinions. Do you think feeding stray dogs is a good thing or we should not "keep their strength" for people's safety? I'd call a local shelter so that they can take the stray dogs I come across but unfortunately this service isn't very developed where I live (Ukraine). The problem is that I can't watch animals starve and suffer, and all the dogs I've fed so far didn't show any signs of aggresion. I feed stray dogs and cats all the time. If I can, I have them neutered/spayed and vaccinated, but if I can't afford that then I still leave out food and give them some flea prevention and dewormer. It is not their fault that they are strays, but the irresponsibility of humans. I do my best to lessen their suffering when most people turn a blind eye. You should continue to do what you do for the innocent. Stray dogs rarely "prey" on people and usually live a sad, short lifespan and die on the streets. When rescued they make wonderful companions.  Participant70 i feed stray cats and dogs if i can too. of course i've heard that they can attack people but it usually happens when there's a pack and an aggressive leader afaik... lonely dogs will hardly do it unless there's a real threat.  Animal Admirer263 | Have a question? People are waiting to help. Interesting stuff Related forum topics: |
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