I was most concerned during the recent hot weather to notice a neighbour who only infrequently takes his dog for a walk, making the most of the sunshine and riding his bicycle at speed down my lane with the dog in hot pursuit (excuse the pun).
When he returned some time later the dog was clearly distressed and following miles behind. I am sure this was inadvertence on my neighbours behalf and his desire to take advantage of the lovely weather and take his dog for some exercise too was of the best of intent, but please acknowledge animals just like us, get old and out of condition so please don’t put their lives at risk through thoughtless behaviour.
