To the lady with the big yellow dog who was on the Animas River Trail by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q recently: I am saddened that her aggressive dog bit my father while he was walking alone on the trail. My family is further saddened that the woman scurried away with her dog instead of staying to help my dad and didn’t even offer her name.

In case she was wondering, my father spent the day in emergency room and is still recovering from the bite. To this woman and all dog owners: Please keep your dogs under control, on leash, and if an accident happens, stay to help and fill out a report. It’s the right thing to do.

Brenda Macon

Durango