Blog nr.14

This is a few thoughts about animals and especially animal cruelty.

Animals of all kinds have been put on this earth for a variety of reasons. Some are used for food, clothing, work and many other functions.



The ones I really love are DOGS. Yes, I am a dog person. Show me a dog and I want to keep him. I cannot travel to the Humane Society and pick one over the other. If it was up to me I would bring them all home. (I have a big backyard). And I would foster attention, love and all the dog treats I could afford upon them. (And then my wife would leave me!)



Some folks are into Cats (my daughter-in-law and youngest daughter) but for me, I LIKE DOGS.



I have been blessed with a dog since I can remember (and at age 70, that's a long time). I remember each of their names and what happened to them when they left me. (Go ahead...test me...I dare you).



A dear friend of mine for all of my 70 years recently posted on f/b that he had to have his companion, Bogie (a beautiful Rottweiler), put to rest. They had too few years together, but Bogie became ill and my friend had to do his duty. He was devastated......I have known that feeling too many times myself. I truely feel his pain.



I had never met Bogie (he lived in Florida) but I have seen his picture on f/b. What a beautiful companion!!



I have a daughter that works as a Vet Tech........she loves her work. When she first started she would call me and relate sorrowful tales of the treatment that some people tendered to their animals. I too felt a sorrow like no other. She has chosen a lifes work that I could not handle...I admire her immensley for that.



I am not (now) a violent person (I used to be). But if I ever see someone abuse an animal of any kind, they will have an old, beat-up half-crippled 70 year old all over their butt!! No threat..... PROMISE.



Responsible pet ownership should be a law, with REALLY stiff penalties for anyone found abusing an animal. If you have one, GET IT SPAYED/NEUTERED. That is part of responsible ownership. Give it adequate food/water/exercise and all the love you can.



My daughter told me about the poem "Rainbow Bridge" when I had to have a dear dog put to rest. I have a copy of it....I read it when Bogie died. It does ease the pain.



To end this I will say a farewell again to REX, DUFFY, DUCHESS, SANDY, SALTY, SAM, PRINCESS, BRIDGET, FUJI, MAX, MOBLEY, GOLDIE and to others that were not my companions...wait for me. We'll cross the Rainbow Bridge together.