One thing I have been pondering since the beginning of this hypothetical experienment, is what would happen to my dogs? Just about any serious prepper will say to leave pets behind, as they will only consume resources, attention and energy.
That's easier said than done. I can't even watch "I am Legend" because its easy to guess what happens to that dog.
I've pondered building some kind of armor for them, but there's a few problems with that. 1) Pugs are not the most athletic dogs and probably couldn't carry the extra weight. Not to mention Guinness won't even move if I put a harness on him, just sits there looking like I'm torturing him. 2) They would still run up to every zombie and want attention.
The thought of a steam punk mini-tank, guided by a pug does make me laugh, despite the impracticality.
Guessing they would need to be treated like small kids, traveling to safety would be the most precarious time, but once I found a secure location and they are only allowed out while under close watch, they should be alright for a little while.
It depends on the dog. Small dogs could be carried in a pinch. Plus they don't eat that much. Your larger dogs would be the problem. I have to imagine that a few months into the apocalypse that all of the abandoned dogs would form some sort of pack. They could be more dangerous than any zombie, or human group. Fast, agile and on a mission the eat you. Scary.
ReplyDeletePlus a dog could be an invaluable early warning device. I had a dog that would growl every time anybody would approach the door. My brain would key into that deep low sound. He was better than any doorbell.
So if was going about this as a solo survivor, hell even in a group, my dog would be with me. At that point I'd fear the living more than anything else.