Today Oct 4th is the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, Catholic deacon, and patron saint to animals, and the environment. (1181/1182 1226)

[jimi1822]

                                "If you have men/woman who will exclude any of GOD's creatures
                                 from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men/woman
                                         who will deal likewise with their fellow men/woman."

                                                                                                          ~ St Francis of Assisi

[Crochetya]

Having and caring for pets is healthy for both, the owner and the animal. The animals have unconditional love for their owner.

I believe in having animals and pets. I don't think they should come before humans, nor do I think they should be abused. Much less taught to fight like the Pitbulls and Cockfighters. That to me is abusive and degrading for money.

If I would ever see either one, I would definitely report it.

[AireScottie]

So true!  Many sociopaths and killers start out with animals.  I think animal abuse should be taken as a sign of serious mental illness.

[lonewolf07]

"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."  Ben Williams