tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895257112113504033.post1433369148439620189..comments2024-03-17T00:51:09.935-07:00Comments on Slightly Nutty: On the loneliness of dogsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895257112113504033.post-79624917143637636812009-10-13T15:03:02.453-07:002009-10-13T15:03:02.453-07:00Hi Gaye,
Thanks heaps for your responses -- great...Hi Gaye,<br /><br />Thanks heaps for your responses -- great to get some positive feedback after a bit of a 'guilt trip' following the letter mentioned above! <br /><br />I think you're right about the desexing and microchipping, as well as the restrictions on breeding. It seems amazing to me that there's no or little regulation on the breeding of dogs (and cats), especially given the fact that organisations like the RSPCA are left to pick up the pieces. And when it comes to regulating pet ownership, these organisations can only deal with the very worst of animal suffering. <br /><br />There are also ecological arguments for keeping the number of pets relatively low.<br /><br />I didn't mention in the blog the problems with the standards applied by those who breed dogs solely for dog shows (as opposed to 'working dogs' as they seem to be called) -- there was a really good Four Corners program on this recently. These issues could also be ironed out with regulation.<br /><br />Sadly, you're spot-on about my family's lack of interest in my blog. In fact I've mentioned the blog frequently at family gatherings and the obvious question, 'what's the web address?' is never asked! <br /><br />However, I've come to see this as a bit of a blessing in disguise -- I really do need to vent about my family sometimes, and if they read this blog I'd have to curtail this! But, like you, it's often hard for me to accept that lack of interest by family members.<br /><br />Cheers<br />CatherineInspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18021706878347879932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895257112113504033.post-73224127881630529342009-10-12T23:59:08.041-07:002009-10-12T23:59:08.041-07:00Oh, and something else - I notice that it appears ...Oh, and something else - I notice that it appears you also do not have your family reading your blogs, or taking an interest in what you have to say (re: the letter to your sister). This is such a shame, because they are missing out on a lot by not getting to know you better. My family also do not know me, which is also a shame, but I have come to the conclusion that I can't do any thing about it - and at this point in my life, I almost feel I am past trying.<br /><br />you have a lot to offer those around you.<br /><br />Regards<br />GayeGaye from the Hunterhttp://huntervalleyjournal.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895257112113504033.post-51670221398552185002009-10-12T23:54:15.182-07:002009-10-12T23:54:15.182-07:00Catherine, what an absolutely fabulous post!
I do...Catherine, what an absolutely fabulous post!<br /><br />I don't think any of your suggestions are outlandish at all, and are all sound and workable.<br /><br />I would go further: I would have the breeding of dogs, and most definitely cats, restricted to registered breeders that are monitored/inspected periodically. All the puppies and kittens would then require to be desexed before sale.<br /><br />You are right, pet shops should not be allowed to sell pets, they should come from the registered breeders only. I suggest that all dogs and cats be microchipped before sale, and yes, the prospective owners should be screened.<br /><br />For a start, this would eliminated unwanted pets through neglectful irresponsible owners allowing their pets to breed at will. This should eliminate stray and dumped pets. And then there might be some semblence of sanity in the dog owning community as far as numbers go.<br /><br />I am not a dog person, although we purchased a dog from the RSPCA when our children were little, and she lived a long and hopefully satisfied and happy life. She was an abused dog when we bought her, and to the day she died, she would still cower at the lifting of a hose or broom - sad.<br /><br />But, although I am not a dog person, I absolutely hate to see dogs (and cats) mistreated. And as you put it, mistreating includes the lack of love and companionship.<br /><br />I hope your post is read far and wide resulting in pangs of guilt amongst the pet owning community and renewed attention given to their animals.<br /><br />Well done.<br /><br />Regards<br />GayeGaye from the Hunterhttp://huntervalleyjournal.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com