Animals on the Strip

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As long as they don't fo after the late night party animals who drink drink drink.

We noted that in our last visit - more and more street people using the "animal bait". Passing by the front of Bally's (Panhandler Ground Zero) in a tight crowd, guy turns around in front of me and pretty much shoves this big white snake in my face.

Maybe it's just me, but getting a reptile forced into my space doesn't exactly trigger my "give the guy a tip" reflex.

Normally that would have probably startled the heck out of me - but this being The Strip - I just brushed the fellow and his slithering friend aside with a calm "no thanks". I would think not everyone would necessarily have the same reaction - maybe better or much worse.

With that experience in mind, wouldn't bother me at all if they began to govern the growing petting zoo a little.

This seems so outrageous and totally unacceptable. Leave it to the city council to let the issue get out of hand. There's going to be some accident, someone's going to get bit. With my luck, it'll be me!

Tim

Somebody was recently bit. Don't remember what the outcome was in the search and the need for rabies shots.

Maybe I am selfish - but I really think that if you need to be with your animals - then stay home.
I have a lot of allergies - and I won't stay where you stayed with your animals.
I don't expect to have to look out for dog-crap on the sidewalk.
I don't expect to have to take evasive action to avoid being bitten,
and I certainly don't agree that YOUR animals are super cute,
or that YOUR Pitbull really is soft and cuddly and loveable,
And even if it is - I don't want it licking me, shaking it's hair on me, or threatening me.
Leave it at home!
Enough said