We live in a neighborhood where there are friendly neighbors, a lot of children and a good number of pets. Since this neighborhood is under the jurisdiction of the City of North Charleston, there is an ordinance that requires dogs to be on a leash and owners to clean up after their dogs.

Some time during 2012, one of my neighbors, that lives in a yellow two-story house in the cul-de-sac next to my property, decided to add a dog to their family. It’s my understanding that this is a rescue dog, which is commendable on their part.