I read a lot about karma in this forum.

Yesterday I was riding with my niece on one of our regular routes. We were coming up to a place that has multiple loose dogs that frequently give chase. I have used a fair amount of Halt there, and already had the spray can out. I can't count the number of times we have had close calls there, but I do know that there were 3 instances where the owners stood and watched their dogs chase without taking any action.

The property is not visible until the last second because of a row of trees and shrubs that runs along the side of the property all the way to the road. There were a good number of cars parked on the street and I was thinking "oh great, a party, so the dogs will probably be out".

As we got past the trees and cars to where the place was visible, there was no house, just a smoking heap of charred materials. I felt awful - nobody should have to go through that - but then a fleeting thought of "karma" came to mind. Am I evil for even thinking that?