[tumblindice]

The next time my neighbor’s 4 lb. Yorkshire Terrier ankle-biter comes running up to me while I’m setting trash tubs by the curb—said little rat yapping non-stop and acting tough—I can drop-kick him back across the street into his own yard?

[Cronos]

"can I.."

Physically I would think you are

Morally -- perhaps

Legally -- definitely if this was on your property

[trebb]

The next time my neighbor’s 4 lb. Yorkshire Terrier ankle-biter comes running up to me while I’m setting trash tubs by the curb—said little rat yapping non-stop and acting tough—I can drop-kick him back across the street into his own yard?

And, if he goes between the gateposts, you might be picked up as a place kicker...

[pa_dweller]

Or, if you don't see it coming, you may be so startled that you drop said trash tub right on Mr. York.

Oops!

[editor-surveyor]

>> “I can drop-kick him back across the street into his own yard?” <<

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Felony animal cruelty!

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[JimRed]

The next time my neighbor’s 4 lb. Yorkshire Terrier ankle-biter comes running up to me while I’m setting trash tubs by the curb—said little rat yapping non-stop and acting tough—I can drop-kick him back across the street into his own yard?

Just carry a big ol' (fishing) landing net along; scoop the li'l bugger up and dump him over his fence. Repeat as necessary.