Hi Renee, just read you blog and felt I must comment on these stupid people who let their dogs run. first and foremost - to those who let their pure bred dogs run - how stupid are you? at what you paid for your pet (in some cases hundreds of dollars) it is absolutely unbelievable that you would let them run. AND if this dog is un-altered you have not fulfilled your part of the purchase agreement by getting them altered.( if of course you bought from a registered, reliable breeder) to those that own the mixed breed - your dog is just as precious as a pure bred and deserves the same consideration as above. To all of you - I just lost my best friend after 15 years of love, devotion and friendship. He was a mixed breed, altered, always in a fenced yard or walked on a leash. If you got your dog to be your forever friend - he won't last 15 years if you dont become more responsible and considerate towards your pet. Shame on you, Janice W.