Embarrassed to be human (warning-sad story)

[Joshular]

Thats because humans are the really dangerous "animals". We can take care of ourselves. We also invent weapons, chemicals, and other things that make the living into the dead.

Animals do not have that capability. Animals also do not have the concept of destruction and death for fun and profit, as humans do.

Humans are also taking over land masses at an alarming rate. This does not give animals time to move or adjust to what they are being consumed by.

Pets are animals who have been bred for complacency with the human species, BY the human species. Therefore WE are the caretakers of these animals we call "pets", because WE have enslaved them, WE have conquered them, WE have forced them to live as WE bid.
They have lost their animal instincts to survive, therefore WE are responsible for their welfare and happiness.

If you need an equivalent representation =

This is equal to chaining up a 3 year old human to a tree for four years. They know something is going on, but dont know what. They dont have the mental ability or know how to try and set themselves free or find a way to get help.

If WE are going to claim to be the HIGHER life form on this planet, then WE are the caretakers for all other "lower" lifeforms on it.

Question:
What do you do about these humans?
What actions should be taken?

[partis]

this is depressing... what an absolute ***** - this was not even one act, he let an animal suffer for 4 years, just cruel and senseless, sure that dog will improve but it will never be quite right

i dont want to think what traits a person like this posseses and what mindset they have and what else there capable off or have already done (though i can all too well imagine)

the punishment should fit the person though that wont happen,he clearly lacks any empathy and id say hes beyond hope and brain-dead

im so pleased they changed the dogs name to joseph, i think that was right thing to do, poor thing.

[MisterTinkles]

Question:
What do you do about these humans?
What actions should be taken?

Unfortunately, the laws concerning animal rights are still a new thing. And they are VERY prejudiced at best. There are more laws for protection livestock and dogs than there are for cats or any other animals (unless they are on the endangered species list). Not much can be done about the human aspect. You can try to get harsher punishment laws passed or petition against a single animal abuser to get a longer jail term.

Your best bet is to be "animal aware". Know your neighbors and their pets. Know how to tell when or if an animal is being abused or hurt.

Join an animal rights group.
Once you are a member of an animal rights group, you can petition for more harsher standards of punishment for people like this.

Even if you want to just do it on your own. Get a legal petition and get signatures.
Petitions can be custom fitted for dealing with one person, one group of people, or a situation or law.

You need to know how many people live in your city/town though. And to get any petitions concerning laws put on the "table" for change by local government, you usually need at least 10% of that cities/towns population for signatures.

If you want national laws changed, then you can create a nationwide petition, place it on a website and email it out asking for signatures, and for people to forward it to others.

You can also become a volunteer for your local animal protection agency. Volunteer your time to help with their duties and efforts. Then you can also be on the lookout for people like this.

Even anytime you are out walking, riding a bike, or just driving by an area.....look to see if you see any animals locked or chained outside. Then look to see if how they are chained or locked outside is ethical. If you have concerns, tell the local animal rights organization or animal protection agency. Let them go investigate.

If you do see anything like this, take pictures and make note of the address.


This goes for ALL animals. Dogs, cats, caged birds, reptiles, horses, cows, and other exotic and livestock creatures.

Another item is the elderly. Keep an eye out for the elderly who live alone. Hell, even make friends with them and help them out. Most elderly people have pets. But when the human dies, the pet is forgotten. Many, many times dogs are left in back yards to starve to death or freeze in the cold. Cats are left in the house to die or breed like rats.

Same thing for people who go on vacation a lot or go out of town for their jobs a lot.
Sometimes they will forget about the family pet.

My friend in Seattle has a pet sitting service for dogs. They live outside the city limits and have a few acres. The dogs play outside while being watched, they are fed, cleaned, brushed, or whatever else needs to be done. And at night they sleep in a special dog room. She doesnt "sit" very many dogs, because she has other jobs, but everybody who uses her service wont take their dogs anywhere else.

There are tons of things you can do to help out, keep an eye out, or become a volunteer or member.

Your furry friends will love you for thinking of them....