In my search, I've logged hundreds of miles, and I've met a thousand new friends, most of whom lent their support. The scenarios for what could have happened to my dog are not good. Living in rural areas, dogs are exposed to any number of enemies. Some locals suggest a coyote attack, others, theft. The most chilling possibility is death by poison, set by disgruntled hunters.
Nobody has the right to keep a dog from running free.
During these last weeks I have seen and heard some very sad things. There are no words to describe some of the conditions I've seen animals living in. I've seen countless numbers of dogs, caged in tiny pens, sharing their meager rations with hoards of rats. I've fed hungry, lost animals, and I have returned those I could. I have heard of men shooting their dogs, just because they won't hunt to please them.