Quote Originally Posted by dasamm
I have to say that's one of the more frustrating things in the world how people treats animals. I'm not going to preach because I'm an omnivore, i eat meat but would never eat it if I had to kill an animal myself for it. I don't even kill insects if they are in my house, not even flies, spiders, or bees; i just get a cup and paper, trap them and release them outside.


I always had pets growing up and 3 years ago in my freshman year of college I was on the highway and picked up a stray dog which was about 10 yards from getting hit by a pickup truck. I took her to the vet, had to get her treated for fleas and worms, all in all i spent about $100 on a dog which I was planning on giving to a shelter. But of course I ended up keeping her and now I wouldnt give her away for anything. Almost everyday I take her to the park for a run and it's great to clear my head and watch how mindlessly happy and innocent she is running around compared to what would of happened to her if I never stopped to pick her up.

Humanity in general lost respect for other living creatures a long time ago. Especially if money is involved; it is easy for people to ignore the suffering they inflict on other living things. I'm not religious, but I think every life form has some kind of soul. I can see hunting for food; but mindless cruelty and neglect to ANY animal, especially domestic ones which rely on people is inexcusable.


Animals aren't jealous, they aren't greedy; even the carnivores don't take more than they need. Those are only things humans do. You take away our technology, then we are the same; except people have a lot of negative traits that animals don't even know exist.




Agreed ! good post !