I'd support some of the laws against animal cruelty or sport killing but I don't want to see a dime spent saving animals that should be spent on saving humans. Fluffy and Fido are luxuries when there's danger and every minute counts.
Could you imagine if the NYPD and NYFD were told they had to rescue pets while trying to get people out of the WTC during 9-11? Not one of those brave firefighters and policemen are worth dying over a dog or a cat.
Sorry, pet lovers, but that's just how I feel and no amount of posting cute photos will change it.
And before I get called "heartless" (which is guaranteed on these threads), I do have my own pet who I love and take care of very well but, if my place was on fire, I wouldn't expect a fireman to risk their life trying to get my pet out. Either I do it myself or it doesn't get done.
ditto. I totally agree. Legislation spent on making laws protecting animals instead of people. Go Figure. I think this is an avenue to NAIS of city-living pets and animals always kept inside. They have to be able to know where to find the animals so they can confiscate them.
Very well said. My sentiments, exactly! Owning a pet comes with the responsibility of caring for said pet under ANY circumstance. Unless, of course, you're incapacitated...then it's up to your pet to save YOU! ;)
I have no problem with them allowing people that need Guide Dogs to have the extra assistance, but if you don't have evac plans and emergency supplies that include your pets, why should other taxpayers in your state (and other states via the Bottomless Federal Pot-O-Fools-Gold) pay for it?
Yes, I'm heartless as well, LOL! However, I have bottled water, extra dog meds, canned dog & cat food, extra leashes, an animal first aid kit and old blankets in my Emergency Tornado/Blizzard Kit. Our pets are a part of our Pack and are treated as such. :)
The 90 chickens, however, will have to fend for themselves. I can't really see stockpiling that much chicken feed, and they cannot be relied upon in an emergency whereas maybe my dog would dial 911, or stay by me to keep me company in my last few moments on Earth before I headed for The Big Fire Hydrant in the Sky. ;)
I'll bet you exhibit the same heartless lack of care and concern for the welfare of the amoeba and paramecium. They would melt the heart of any normal person who has seen them frolicking in the little drop of water!!!!! Hard hearted insensitive wretch!!!