Two: If an adult says it's okay to pet a dog:

• Do not run up to the dogs, don't scream and jump around.
• Do not hug, poke, grab, or pound on the dog's head.
• Walk up slowly and quietly.
• Let the dog sniff your hand first. Pet the dog gently under the chin.

Four: Don't play rough with any dog.

Five: Don't try to pet a dog through a fence, car window, or cage.

Six: Don't try to take a toy or food away from a dog.

Seven: Don't frighten or startle a dog, especially when it's sleeping.

Eight: Don't try to punish a dog, never hit at one.

If a dog that you do not know comes up to you . . .

Don't run or yell. Don't stare right at him, watch him out of the corner of your eye. Stand STILL, cross your hands in front of your chest. Walk away SLOWLY backwards.

If a dog chases you . . .

Don't scream. Cross your hands in front of your chest. Walk away slowly backwards.

If you are on your bike and a dog chases you . . .

Stop, get off your bike, put your bike between you and the dog, and do the steps above.

Sometimes cats bite, too, and scratch . . .

So if you see a cat that you do not know, the safest thing to do is to LEAVE IT ALONE.