Ran down a dog today - straight across my path in broad daylight, owner nowhere near it. Tumbled off to one side with a howl but I stayed on.
Much as I'd have liked to, I didn't stop to shout at the owner, settling for a "nice lead!" as I passed. Got the distinct impression that they didn't think they were in the wrong.
Perhaps instead of slowing down and handling the collision I should have gone over the bars, called 999 then brought a civil case for injury & loss of earnings?
The worst thing about it is that only the dog and people using a thoroughfare have "skin in the game" - the owner isn't physically at risk.
The dog doesn't know any better (which is why it shouldn't be running out of control in front of vehicles) but can't help feeling sorry for it.
All round annoying.