Many animals may NOT be safe to approach or pet, but kids without dog safety training may harm themselves and provoke dogs without realizing it. Stray cats are a different issue as they may carry certain diseases that will be harmful to humans. Cat bites are never a good thing; and dog bites or worse are obviously to be avoided.
In the future we will make available, classes or demonstrations for kids that show them how to be safe with dogs. Some elementary schools already provide this information, but if your kids have not been trained in dog safety, parents should ensure that they receive the proper information to reduce dog bites. Most children harmed by dogs have not had any safety training with dogs, and do not realize their actions can or will cause harm to themselves.
