Dear So and So

[RolliePollie]

Dear Vicious Dogs,

OK, thank you very much...I've had enough now. I get the idea. I completely understand your instinctual urge to chase. And the barking...yes, I know, this is how you communicate. You all have lovely sharp teeth. And the growling and frothing at the mouth are all very impressive. You all run very fast. I do recognize that it must take a lot of self esteem to feel confident in displaying such aggression towards a perfect stranger. But ENOUGH ALREADY! You're scaring me away from my favorite cycling routes. You're raising my blood pressure to near stroke levels. You're wearing out my heart...not to mention my legs. I'm losing my voice from all the screaming.

If you wanted to terrify me, you've certainly succeeded. If you think it's funny, well, it's not. Three terrifying dog encounters in two days is plenty. Soon I'll come to be known as the crazy screaming cyclist. Or perhaps as the crazy screaming cyclist who packs heat. So please, go home and enjoy the dog days of summer. And LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!

Sincerely,
An animal lover who is currently not in love with dogs