Animal abuse and IAMS

[strandinthewind]

Thank you Patti - I was gonna reply with a similar story about how many shelter people work closely with the rescue people of each breed, how they care for animals, etc. And - the rescue people of each breed are often great in placing all animals regardless of breed. I think in smaller towns, it is FAR easier to care for the animals than it is in a big city, where space is so limited. I also hate having to spay or neuter an animal, but I see that it is the humane thing to do because the only way to stop much of the neglect is through population control. Again, I hate saying that, but I have been around long enough to know it is true. I also hate that animals are euthanized, but the alternate is to have them die in the wild, attack other animals for food, spread disease, etc. So, I recognize it is necessary and, more importantly, that horror could be avoided if people recognized the need to not allow their animals to breed for fun, etc. And - blind breeding can result in sickly dogs that can only breed worse - I know the law of nature suggests the strong will survive, but I have seen it happen too many times not to know that preventing it is better than watching a sick animal suffer. I know this is a touchy subject and that people think differently on the poplulation control arguments. But, these are my feelings and they are offered respectfully, etc.

So, while I am sure some abuse goes on, what I have seen tells me it, thankfully, is not all shelters. I am glad your experience was the same!!!!!!!

As for Big Business - many companies do care. But and sadly, not all of them do. And then there is the whole using animals to test for medicine. If my child was dying, I have to say I would want the animals used. That is not fair I know, but it is how I feel. I do think, however, that the make up companies and other such things ought to be forbidden from testing on animals - period. Again, touchy subject - so, respectfully, that is how I feel.