Stop Animal Abuse

      Being a devoted dog lover it is impossible for me understand animal abuse. I'm not naive, but I cannot comprehend why there are people in this world who abuse these beautiful, innocent creatures. We must put an end to this senseless cruelty.
     Today I am sharing with you a very sad story that was recently brought to my attention. Even though the following story is fiction, it is heartbreaking to know that such things do happen, every day. I don't mean for this posting to be a downer, instead my hope is that we, as animal lovers, can help put a stop to animal abuse. Perhaps if we all pass this story along, it will bring us a step closer to winning this battle. Or at the very least it will make a perspective puppy buyer stop and think before they buy that 'cute little puppy'. A puppy is a responsibility and a lifelong commitment. A puppy requires a lot of gentle training. Most importantly they need our love.

Dear Mom and Dad,
 I Died Today.

    You got tired of me and took me to the Shelter. They were overcrowded and I drew an unlucky number.
    I am in a black plastic bag in a landfill now. Some other puppy will get the barely used leash you left. My collar was dirty and too small, but the lady took it off before she sent me to the Rainbow Bridge.
    Would I still be at home if I hadn't chewed your shoe? I didn't know what it was, but it was leather, and it was on the floor. I was just playing. You forgot to get me some puppy toys.
    Would I still be at home if I had been housebroken? Rubbing my nose in what I did only made me ashamed that I had to go at all. There are books and obedience teachers that would have taught you how to teach me to go to the door.
     Would I still be at home if I hadn't brought fleas into the house? Without Anti Flea Medicine, I couldn't get them off of me after you left me in the yard for days.
    Would I still be at home if I hadn't barked? I was only saying, "I'm scared, I'm lonely, I'm here! I'm here!" I want to be your best friend. .                                                                                  
     Would I still be at home if I made you happy? Hitting me didn't make me learn how.
     Would I still be at home if you had taken the time to care for me and teach manners to me? You didn't pay attention to me after the first week or so, but I spent all my time waiting for you to love me.

Love, Your Puppy                          (Author Unknown)

    Please forward this to everyone; it's time to put a stop to animal abuse!
   
     Tonight, and every night, give your four-legger an extra hug and kiss, and thank them for allowing you to be their human companion.

     So long, I'll see you soon!