So, as I was rounding the bend to my apt from the parking lot I saw I little dog running around. It was not a dog I recognized but it had a collar so I called out to it.

It runs.

I follow at a distance.

It seemed to enter the apt across from me. I walk far enough down the sidewalk to peek around the corner and the door is open. I assume that’s were the dog disappeared but I see neither dog nor owner. I head back to my apt, enter, and set my things down.

It takes me about two mins to decide to go back and double check. What if the owner forgot to lock the door and the dog was just running loose? What if the owner entered and collapsed before shutting the door? I put my mask back on, pull out my phone, and walk over.

I make it to the sidewalk in front of the apt. A good 12 ft from the still open door a man comes stomping out demanding what I was doing. I replied that I was worried about the dog. It had been close to the parking lot and I didn’t want it to get hit. He insists that the dog has been with him the whole time. And I’m like, the dog was literally on the side of the building bordering the parking lot but ok.

Man gets up in my face, no mask, demands to know my name. Which I panic and give it. Then demands my last name. I have been backing up as he speaks because he continues advancing towards me.

The dog is now barking at his side. I tell him I’m not comfortable giving that out.

Even more aggressively he demands to know why I’m comfortable invading his space but not comfortable enough to give out my name. I reiterate that I was only concerned with the dog and continue backing away until I can escape into my apt.

So now this aggressive man knows where I live, alone.

I called the main office and left a message to let them know what happened. Still freaking out I called the night patrol and informed them as well. The man on patrol said he would look into it.

So now I’m sitting here, still freaking out. Because I’ve got a damn bleeding heart. :|