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.
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This is why I am an advocate of spaying animals and if you want a pet, get one who needs a home and love.
The very best dog I ever had was bought as a puppy in Florida. Out of a huge little of little black furballs running all over the pen, I picked the one who was off by herself. She was a little drugged from being wormed and she cuddled right up against my neck when I picked her up.
It was love!
We had Duchess for 14 years and we lost her in 2004. I keep her ashes here in my office, I couldn't stand leaving her alone...perhaps I couldn't stand being without her.
For a puppy that would have been destroyed if we hadn't adopted her, she was the best friend and companion a person could have ever asked for.
Summer Storm, is another puppy adopted from a shelter. We adopted her from Petfinder.com.
She had some big jump boots to fill, and she is doing her best.
People must understand that animals must be considered as children. You must be responsible for them. They need love, medical care, food and shelter. The need taught to be a better animal, train them and they won't need to be destroyed because they hurt someone.
It is because of how people train animals that we have breed specific bans on dogs.
Duchess was part Lab and part Rottweiler, she was a sweet girl...unless someone messed with her family. I have seen her put dogs twice her size down on their backs. But with us, she was sweet and gentle.
Rotties, pits and danes are given bad reps because of their owners. You train them to be nice and do not let any animal run wild.
I shall now get down off of my animal crate/soap box.
Saphyre
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