When It All Began

As I stated in my introduction post I stated this blog began as an assignment.

 When thinking about what topic to blog about I decided to choose something I was knowledgeable about, something that meant a great deal to me.   It was not long until I realized that animal abuse is both an issue I am passionate about and and issue that others need to be made aware of its severity.

What better place than a blog.

I have always been compassionate where animals concerned.  I was raised being taught that animals are living creatures and they too deserve a level of respect.   I grew with that respect deepening.  If I had to choose an animal that would be my favorite, I guess I would have to say it is the dog.   Do not get me wrong I love all animals and have had many different ones throughout the years, but the dog, had a special place for me in my heart.

As I reached adulthood, I was more aware and even more perplexed at the way people felt about their pets.  People often thought of, and still think about their pets as property more than family. There is also  those who feel their pets are expendable once they got "bored" with them.   Sadly many people who have done this have the perception that because their dog is a good dog it will be adopted quickly. Sadly that is the exception and not the norm.   In reality their dog has a better chance of being put down than being adopted.

That factor alone is why I will always adopt my pets from shelters and rescues.

My passion for this cause has evolved in recent years.   The cases of animal abuse seem to be increasing and those who commit the crimes seem to find ways of not having to be accountable for those actions.

It is in my opinion,  that when our pets are looked at as property, especially in the eyes of the law, that is what exacerbates the situation.  When they begin to be looked at as family members, it is then we can begin to change the perception that people have.