I saw a disturbing site yesterday that still preys on my mind. In Opelousas, Louisiana we saw a man holding a panhandling sign in the pouring rain. I held no animosity toward him, since he likely suffers from addiction or mental health issues. I was disturbed that he held a drenched dog on a leash at his side. He hadn’t provided the dog a box or blanket for shelter. A few yards away next to a highway marker, a woman restrained three other drenched dogs, none covered or sheltered.
A large live oak that would have well-sheltered them all stood a couple of hundred yards away. A large shopping center with multiple covered areas stood directly across the busy highway. I was bothered for the poor people standing in the rain but can’t get those dogs out of my mind. The people were restrained by their minds but the dogs by people with leashes.
My heart was aching but I didn’t know what to do.
Nutsrok 
I wouldn’t have had the courage to approach someone like that.
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It could have gone so wrong.
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That’s really sad for the dogs.
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I hope they had more good days than bad. They looked well-fed.
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That is a positive note, glad to hear that.
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Me, too!
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How sad!
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Should I have done something? It was raining l. They had water
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Mental health issues don’t always allow for clear thinking and sometimes the dog is all a mentally ill person has. Given a choice it’s likely the dog would choose to be there than be saparated from their companion. Huge Hugs
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I agree. Most days are probably good for those dogs.
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