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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>When I first had to start using the
dreaded cane I detested it but I have found</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>it to be a nice deterrent to oncoming
critters. If it came down to protecting one</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>of my kidz I would use it to beat off
another animal, snake or creepy person.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>I also have used it to warn owners at the
park who think they can let their </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>aggressive dog run off leash. Let
me tell you that will get some owners attention.
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>I now have decided that my lovely wooden
cane </FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>is not only a fashion
accessory </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>but a potential weapon to be used in an
attack. </FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>Maybe my 2'
diameter cane is not </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>so bad afterall?</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>I haven't had any experience with mace or
pepper spray on an animal. I did </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>however </FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT
size=2 face=Antique>see it fail during my time working as a nurse in our county
jail. What </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>the officers told
</FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>me is that some people are
immune to it but it can fail if the </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>adrenalin level is really high or they
are on certain drugs like PCP. You also</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>have to make sure that the oncomer
is within the range of </FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT size=2
face=Antique>t</FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>he spray.
The biggest</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>drawback for me is the flashback from
spraying as I am very allergic to it. So if</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>you are asthmatic or sensitive to
perfumes/smells be careful. </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>Droolz,</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>Karen and The Dog House
Gang</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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