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I miss the pic of the day - dog question
drewstar:
--- Quote ---Ok, I'll take a serious jab...you are saying that the aminals have run amuck? Would that possibly be because humans, greedy creatures that we are, have exploited the animals? >:(Could it be that we are a throw-away society that just tosses things out when they don't suit us or when we have become bored? :o Do you think that the "king of the Jungle", the species at the top of the evolutionary ladder, is at all responsible for all the suffering of unwanted pets? :-/
"if it ain't good to eat, what's the point?" :oPets contribute so much to the quality of life for many many people. If only people could respect them as living creatures. What good is my dog? she is a loving companion, she teaches my children compassion and responsibility. She is a playmate who willingly interacts with the family and doesn't complain when she has to wait for attention. She is a protector and
guardian of my property and my children.
We have a large local group that provides service dogs so we see the dogs in trainning everywhere we go. These animals fill a void and allow many disabled people to live better lives.
The cat in my greenhouse has been rewarding me by catching mice (that have Lyme ticks) and I am hopeful that it will hang around to naturally keep my chipmonk population down this summer.
I have a large fish tank that is the best stress relief (next to my hot tub)...and when my mother could no longer watch TV because of Alzheimer's disease (her retention span was so short), she loved watching the fish in the tank that I set up in her bedroom. so all of my animals have a point...that being a part of my family and the enjoyment of life.
So, off my soapbox...I will conclude by saying if you know animals only as a slab on your table, I feel sad for you.... :'(
Boni (AKA)Ellie Mae
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Remember:
Always Spay and Neuter your pets. :)
Bonibelle:
Thank you Drew, shame we can only follow that advice for animals ;)
Tman122:
--- Quote ---Ok, I'll take a serious jab...you are saying that the aminals have run amuck? Would that possibly be because humans, greedy creatures that we are, have exploited the animals? >:(Could it be that we are a throw-away society that just tosses things out when they don't suit us or when we have become bored? :o Do you think that the "king of the Jungle", the species at the top of the evolutionary ladder, is at all responsible for all the suffering of unwanted pets? :-/
"if it ain't good to eat, what's the point?" :oPets contribute so much to the quality of life for many many people. If only people could respect them as living creatures. What good is my dog? she is a loving companion, she teaches my children compassion and responsibility. She is a playmate who willingly interacts with the family and doesn't complain when she has to wait for attention. She is a protector and
guardian of my property and my children.
We have a large local group that provides service dogs so we see the dogs in trainning everywhere we go. These animals fill a void and allow many disabled people to live better lives.
The cat in my greenhouse has been rewarding me by catching mice (that have Lyme ticks) and I am hopeful that it will hang around to naturally keep my chipmonk population down this summer.
I have a large fish tank that is the best stress relief (next to my hot tub)...and when my mother could no longer watch TV because of Alzheimer's disease (her retention span was so short), she loved watching the fish in the tank that I set up in her bedroom. so all of my animals have a point...that being a part of my family and the enjoyment of life.
So, off my soapbox...I will conclude by saying if you know animals only as a slab on your table, I feel sad for you.... :'(
Boni (AKA)Ellie Mae
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You are so right bonnie. Oh and I only kill what I can eat. And dogs an cat don't taste good. ;D
D.P. Roberts:
--- Quote ---Always Spay and Neuter your pets. :)
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Too true. We had our cat spayed AND neutered. You can never be too careful.
And, just to throw my two cents in:
My neighborhood is overwhelmed with feral cats. There were four of them in my yard this morning (that's one more than what we have inside the house). Lots of places in cities and warmer climates are overwhelmed with wild dogs. Not only are we releasing so many unwanted pets into the wild, but we're eliminating all their "competition". For example, I read that five wild bears were spotted here in Ohio, during all of last year. Just a hundred years or so ago, a town in Ohio killed over a hundred bears in their area during one DAY. Bears, wolves, cougars... all the larger predators are gone, or almost gone. So, the wild cats and dogs have little to no competition for food.
Im-A-Duck:
I love cats.... Barbecued....
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