Why I Use Pepper Spray?
by Michelle Petterson
In an attempt to stay healthy I have taken my dog, Pepper, on a daily 3 mile walk. We have accomplished this routine for about 8 years. You can imagine my dismay at finding Pepper was going lame with arthritis. She was my protection. I felt very secure with her walking by my side. Even though we live in what should be a "safe" neighborhood, there have still been incidents with a man exposing himself to children. We have also had a problem with dog attacks in our city.
This made me wonder what I would do if a man approached me? No man would do this with Pepper by my side. That is when I considered carrying Pepper Spray. I had to trade one "Pepper" for another. It was worth every penny not to feel ill at ease as I walked.
Pepper knows and gets excited when I put on my walking shoes even though he cannot go for a walk any more. Even so, I still carry my Pepper Spray. Should another dog approach me menacingly I can get rid of him fast.
Any woman that walks or jogs, even if you have your own "Pepper" dog; should consider carrying Pepper Spray. It is even available in easy to carry jogging weights.