Unrequited love..not really ...but something like it

@vandana7 You’re the best.

There are too many such feral dogs that just want to be petted. One of them looked me in eye as if saying, I don't need your biscuits, if you like me, pet me, or get lost. LOL

Funny, isn't it? They can actually feel our feelings. Gloves is not a big issue. I too thought so. But if they lick me, I had it. I would be scared stiff of being with them.

Yes. Same ones each time. I recognize them. I am sure they do too. One of them follows me around to shops. Especially in evenings. I don't know if it is to be protective or with hope that I will buy him some food. But it is like that at times.

@much2say Yesterday there was another white dog who wanted to be my companion. I did not allow of course. Cannot risk being licked by them, which could lead to serious health issues. Nevertheless, I do feel the need to pet them.

@vandana7 You are kind to them - and they know that. Sounds like that one wants to be a companion !

Yes. :( We do.

@sallypup I can only be feeding them one time per week. That too, I don't want anybody to know I am doing it. Kinda, folks here are ...you are encouraging them. If you don't, they will move away. Right...they will. If they get too hungry, they will attack little babies. Then you will say, oh...feral dogs are so bad. In any area, there must be at least 20 dog lovers. If we can get together and ensure we can feed them, we will not have to worry about babies being attacked. How much does it cost? Across 20 or even 15 members? Just about 10 dollars per month per person. I think we can afford it... these dogs are neutered, so there are no puppies around. They will all disappear in about 10 to 15 years. What annoys me is people fancy dogs, and buy them. Then, when the dog is old or injured, they go and leave it elsewhere. That is annoying. Seriously annoying. I definitely hold pet shops responsible for it.

@vandana7 I'm sorry. The U S has a huge problem with needy animals.

Hello Dani. How are you doing? I like dogs. I am not sure I can do much for them so it is an outlet in a way. Nothing sweet. I wish I could do more, though. I mean, there is the fear that others may spot me feeding them, and someday they will complain against me. Because you are feeding them, they are staying here, and biting our kids. That type of accusation. There is a night watchman. I see him playing and feeding dogs in the mornings, while returning. I envy him. These feral dogs just love him.

@VivaLaDani13 Why what happened? Are you ill? You should be here. The mind gets diverted and people are here to listen and advice.

@vandana7 Hey Vanny. I've honestly not been the best. I haven't been well since November. Most of the reason for my absence here. How about yourself? It sounds like a tough one. Personally, I want to thank you for doing it even though you are scared of them and doing something many wouldn't approve. Those dogs would be so grateful for you.

Yes, they need to be petted. But I am scared. If they lick me. After all, they too would feel happy to be cared for. And their way of expressing is to shake their tails, and lick...right? That scares me because saliva has those microbes. That said, feral dogs are not as bad as they are portrayed. One of them often walks me to the store, and back, sometimes when I am shopping late in the night. He even sits in front of the shop waiting for me to complete shopping. I have never touched him but I recognize him, and accept his protectiveness gracefully.

Its ages since I saw a dog pup on the road. This means all these dogs are just around for about 10 years or so. They are all neutered, so no more stray pups or stray dogs. Other than those that are left by owners who do not want them anymore. Three of the dogs seem to be like that...they are scared frustrated hungry thirsty ...and suddenly unwanted. I feel for them.

Me too. But when I see them roaming in the night near dust bins in search of food, my heart aches. They are not entering others homes to steal food, like cats would do to drink milk or rats or monkeys. They are looking for food in dustbins.

Stray dogs are different Valerie. They often have to fight among themselves for food. This means their diseases get transferred. Of the six I fed yesterday, one had its eye and ear bitten quite badly. I have been trying to feed that one now and then. There are two dominating dogs, a third too tends to be sneaky. Two of the group are rather meek. Of these meek, one has those injuries, and the other I suspect is quite old. Eating contaminated food from dustbin does not do them much good, right? But for now, I cannot think of a solution.

@vandana7 It's sad they are in that state. I can understand you're not wanting to pet them.

It is my contention that the stray dogs are not likely to bite us unless we annoy them, or disturb their meal. I have never had a stray dog attack me.

@vandana7 Same with me dealing with stray dogs that come for their meals.

Me too. When they look at me ..their eyes ...I feel kinda guilty. After all, we humans made them homeless by destroying their natural habitat. You too take care Linda. Hugs.

@vandana7 Thank you very much.