Could we act a little more like animals please?

We always talk about being human and all the good and bad things about it.... this post is to inspire people to act like animals. A strange concept I know, we generally view humans as the more intelligent and more evolved being.... These videos call that into question.

... the first video is VERY hard to watch, but it is important.

The case Against Humans: Don't blame the dog.

(yes there was a typo (there = their) move on, haha)

I am VERY anti breed discrimination, which means I believe there is not such thing as a bad breed of dog (note the word "dog" not "dog/wolf hybrid"... they aren't meant to be pets in my eyes).

Instead I believe there are breeds commonly owned by BAD OWNERS. Yep, I said it!

I believe breeds like Pitbulls, Rottweilers, and Cane Corsos get a bad rep because the people that choose to own them are often inexperienced, unintelligent about the breed and its temperament/needs, and get the animal because it is an accessory, much like a car or a ring. These people don't see the dog as a being with feelings, but instead as an object for them to use, sell, and dispose of as they see fit. I believe these things lead them to do stupid things with the dog, like train it to fight, be aggressive, etc and cause these people to breed dogs incorrectly, which leads to inbreeding and/or the passing on of genetics not beneficial to the breed.

Again, good dog, stupid owners. You don't have to agree, it's an opinion (even if it is generally right...)

This is the Story of Patrick.

While this story consists of a few humans, the bad owner, the good savior, and all the people rallying behind this little guy,  I have one point to make. Patrick wouldn't have needed a miracle if his owner had been a good one. Major props to all the people who are doing the right thing out there... get well soon little Patrick and all the Patricks out there.


So my thought? Let's take a lesson from animals (our "less evolved" brethren) and act a bit more like animals. Now you must be thinking "has she gone off her rocker?" and yes, maybe I have tilted a little too far but here's the deal. Animals get it right and bellow is a perfect example.

The Case for acting more like an Animal: "The odd couple"


Are all humans bad? Absolutely not. I work with plenty of people who have it right and do what they can to make the world a better place. I'm just saying sometimes there is some steep competition from the "jerk" side of the population against our cause. I believe there is redemption available to everyone. I believe a "dumb owner" can be educated and become a great owner. I believe a "bad" dog can be rehabilitated. Can all of them? No. Is there hope? Yes.

I challenge you today to take a lesson from these videos (hopefully a positive one), and act like an animal. Love unconditionally, see past obvious differences, and show someone a little kindness, even if they haven't done a thing to deserve it.

Inspiration

A few pieces f inspiration for the days when it seems to hard. What we do isn't always easy, but there are many reasons why we do it anyway. Here are a few of those reasons.

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness, and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment, and then He spoke softly, "I have done something," he replied. "I created you."
                                                                                   -- Author Unknown

 PRAYER OF A STRAY

Dear God please send me somebody who'll care!
I'm tired of running .. I'm sick with despair.
My body is aching .. it's so racked with pain.
And Dear God I pray as I run in the rain
That someone will love me and give me a home.
A warm cozy bed I can call my own
My last owner neglected me and chased me away
To rummage in garbage and live as a stray.
But now God I'm tired and hungry and cold.
And I'm afraid that I'll never grow old.
They've chased me with sticks and hit me with stones
While I run in the streets just looking for bones!
I'm not really bad God .. please help if you can.
For I have become just a VICTIM OF MAN!
I'm wormy .. dear God .. I'm ridden with fleas
While all I want is an owner to please!
If you find one for me God, I'll try to be good
I won't run away and I'll do as I should.
I don't think I'll make it to long on my own
Cause I'm getting so weak and I'm so all alone.
Each night as I sleep in the bushes I cry
Cause I'm so afraid God .. that I'm gonna die!
And I've got so much love and devotion to give
That I should be given a new chance to live.
So Dear God PLEASE .. PLEASE answer my prayer
And send me somebody who WILL really care!

                                --Author Unknown

I RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY
Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, but not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.

As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly
of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship.

A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well. Soon my kennel door opened, and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to
always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors.
So many more to be saved. At least, I was able to save one.

I rescued a human today.

                                                        --Unknown Author