"Dave Hall" wrote
So you are of the opinion that every dog owner who's dog digs under
the fence or breaks off of his tether is plotting to "screw with the
neighbors"? Even those who simply "let them out", do not do so with
the intent of making your life miserable.

Shove your *intent* directly up your ass.
We're talking about the end result here, that the loosed animal caused
anguish to another.

That's an unfortunate
consequence.

If someone shoots you in the face for being a socialist, some may consider
that an unfortunate consequence to your stupidity.
But most would not.