Any DU'rs live in or near resort areas where there are "summer people?"

[Peregrine Took]

We are thinking about moving to one of these areas in northern Illinois as it is only about 3 hrs from Chicago and they are going to be putting in an Amtrak train within the next 2 years. My only problem is that I wonder if this is typical of all resort areas in that the "summer people" often take in stray dogs/puppies and the like and then leave them behind when they leave in the Fall.

This creates a miserable situation for the natives as these poor dogs are left to fend for themselves and will often get together and form a pack and run wild which can be a little scary, too, for you and your pets.

I've seen this situation once in this area where a pack of starving dogs was running wild many years ago and I wonder if it is typical of these places where people come, stay for a few months and then leave.

I hate seeing pets "cast away" like used kleenex and sure wouldn't want to live in an area where this cruelty went on. I would be wanting to adopt them all but I know that wouldn't be practical as I already have 2 rescue dogs of my own and they don't get along very well as it is. Thanks for any help

[vadawg]

1. i think it happens everywhere with a seasonal populace to a certain extent

my neighbour has been trapping and spaying feral cats around his property and last year we had a pack of feral dogs that had to be shot, i guess it could be a con to go with the pros.

[Kali]

2. no but I have lived in University towns and now live in a very rural area

it happens everywhere - I wouldn't let that particular thing influence your decision. Now the damn tourists themselves? :rofl: