My nightly walk!

Just when you thought it was safe to go for a walk in the neighborhood... I am so tired of irresponsible pet owners. I try to take a walk every evening and it never fails at least 2-3 times a week I encounter a pet running loose in the neighborhood. As you can see from the picture last night I was almost eaten by this wild beast! Seriously though, I have started carrying a stick, yes it is pink, but it is a stick just the same. You can see how this four legged attacker knows I am the one in control. I'm sure it would have the same effect on the two legged attacker as well!
Actually, this is my cute little dog "Dude" (don't ask, my sons named him) posing for this picture. I really do carry the "Pink Stick" when I walk. It sends the message, "I am in control and I am prepared".