What about our 4-legged friends?

What a weekend for animals! Over 60 cats were seized from a house a couple of days ago. The owner (?) simply said she was "rescuing them." So far, 11 have been put down, and the SPCA is begging people to come and adopt these dear animals. A psychologist was interviewed about this situation and described a phenomenon known as "animal hoarding." He claims it is an illness or has to do with control issues, the need to control something or someone.

Yes, I agree that it is a control issue - a lack of self-control! There are entirely too many people who have huge numbers of animals that are clearly not getting proper care. Having a pet is a responsibility and a privilege - NOT a right.

A friend of mine recently found a pure-bred huskie roaming the streets and crying. She spent over 30 minutes following this beautiful dog around while she tried to find her home. Posters were plastered all over the neighborhood. Meanwhile, she took the dog to the vet to find out that the dog had given birth within the past 8 weeks and had obviously been pent-up in a garage or other area, had served her purpose, and was no longer needed. The breeders could sell the pups and make their money, so why bother with an 8-year-old dog! My friend paid a few hundred to get the dog checked out, immunized, a flea treatment, etc., and has a few more vet visits to go. But within 2 weeks, this magnificent dog is already changed. Her blue eyes are brighter. Her coat is shiny, and she's beginning to realize that she has found a home.

Why this kind of post? As I look at my own pound rescue, I'm reminded how precious all life is and how our 4-legged friends need to be protected and not hoarded or just used as puppy-making factories to make people rich.

Peace and blessings.