Dreams

last night i dreamed that, as i was walking my dogs at a park, i found an abandoned blonde dachshund. she had a tag on her collar so i called the number. the man who answered said the dog had "run away." when i asked if they had tried to find her he said no, because they couldn't afford to keep her. ?? so i told him he was in luck, because there are places that can help him with the costs of food and vet care. he said he didn't want to call them. so i told him i could place the dog in our rescue and i would find her a wonderful loving home; he would just need to sign a surrender form. he didn't want to do that either. i woke up as i was trying to assure this man that it was in the best interest of his dog to surrender her rather than just abandon her.

sadly, this scenario happens all too often in this country. responsible people surrender their pet to a rescue or no-kill shelter, or find a responsible person to take them. irresponsible people abandon them to fend for themselves or put them in a kill shelter. putting them on craig's list is not much better, because some people take these dogs to use as bait dogs for fighting, or worse.

have we as a nation, grown so cold-hearted toward animals that we see them as disposable; only good for a time, but getting rid of them when they become a burden? it breaks my heart and it should break everyone's heart.

when God created humans, He told them to CARE for the earth and the animals, NOT abuse and neglect them! it is our job as human beings to be kind and caring to all: other humans, animals, and the earth.