Posted on 10/18/2009 7:49:37 AM PDT by Vendome
Just saw another ad by the Humane Society. They do wonderful work and help animals who have been abandoned or treated cruelly.
I hate these ads, not for their poor taste, they are actually done well and are a needed message about treating animals with love and humanely.
What bothers me about the ads is the starkness of the cruelty man exacts on an animal who loves unconditionally and is always happy to see you.
They don't care what kind of day you had or how much money you make. The're always happy when you walk in the front door.
And yet there are humans just so sick, they would beat, starve or maime an animal, so they can exert their power over an animal who has no defense and will still love.
Is this love a sign of God, who loves unconditionally no matter your faults or defects?
I am forced to turn away when these ads run as my eyes well up with tears.
I cannot believe someone would do the things to these animals who would love you and do what you want. They are your friend and want nothing more than to be your companion, fulfill a void you didn't know you had and entertain you.
The pictures they show disgust me and I am not able to conjure up any qualification for the horror of the cruelty I see.
I smile at my pets to let them know yes, I was only gone 2 minutes and I am back. Sorry you missed me.
I smile at my pets to let them know I don't care what they do, they are just so damn cute and beautiful.
I smile at my pets when the want to play retrieve.
I smile at my pets when they do their natural job and run toward the street after a squirrel and then upon my command sit or heel. I then hug them for being so good and alive.
I smile at my pets for some of the dumb things they do because well... it's funny and amazing.
I smile when they bug me to scratch them and then watch as they go into some weird frenzy and I imagine them saying "Oh! Thank you. You have no idea how good that feels. Do it some more".
I smile because they are my responsibility and I love taking care of them, even if they want me play with them all the time.
I smile because they are God's gift to me and I know I must provide them love and care that will give them a healthy life and enliven their spirit.
Thanks for letting me rant.
..My lab is also a rescue as a pup, she is going on 11 years old...The internet is a great place to find a dog...thats how I got Teesha. She was suppose to be 10 years old, but she was more like 12...a sweet girl, sometimes a pain, but she is family......
Ain't THAT the truth!
I turn them off without guilt....
Me too. Those ads just Pi$$ me off.
I don’t feel the least bit guilty either. I do my part, and I’m sure not going to support an organization that wants to do away with animal ownership.
My evil man-killing pit bull puppy is snuggled up with my sick baby girl. He loves her like crazy and sticks like glue when she is sick. My son is sick too, and the cat is curled up in his bed with him.
My evil man-killing pit bull puppy is snuggled up with my sick baby girl. He loves her like crazy and sticks like glue when she is sick. My son is sick too, and the cat is curled up in his bed with him.
>>Those who can’t wisely choose what to watch should remove the temptation.<<
I firmly agree. But I also think it goes deeper than that. Removing all TV advertising is what really impacted me the most.
>> Every thread you spam is one less prayer I will say for the unborn.
Ooh, who cares.
Too many people dump cats. I think the above is a good idea. I have seen where trapping feral cats & spaying/neutering them has worked. They were returned to the fish docks & the fishermen liked having them around. They made sure they got all the fish they wanted & kept the rats away in return. However feral cats in a park isn't a good idea. I never let my kids play in sandboxes in parks due to cat feces & the health risks. I live by the ocean in the state of no guns & corruption aka NJ. We have a serious problem with people who visit us in the summer & dump cats by the boardwalk & beach. I don't even go to many of the beaches because of the cats. Cat bites are nasty & they use the beach as a big litter box. I think relocating them away from the beaches would be a great idea. Seems there is a group determined to keep them there. I think it is a health risk. I donate to my local shelter & stay away from the cat people. Laws here are quite different from Colorado laws.
With all due respect, you have NO idea what causes I support, donate to, volunteer for, what I pray about, etc. As this thread was about ANIMALS that’s the subject I addressed. There is plenty of need in this world, how dare you judge others for the causes they serve or the things they care about. The nearest planned parenthood to me is over 200 miles away. Do you want to come tend to my farm while I drive to it and pray for an end to abortion? Does God not hear the prayers I say right here or does he only hear anti-abortion prayers when one gets on their knees in front of a clinic? Self-righteousness does little to serve God.
Cindie
The advertising has always been meaningless to me, even when I was a kid in the 50s, 60s when everyone was into TV I never paid much attention. I ocasionally get a laugh from one but the funny ones are few and far between. I mostly ignore them and they have never swayed me to buy anything I didn’t need or want. American advertising on TV is proof that any idiot can become a marketing executive and that there are a lot of people out there with mush between the ears.
You sound like me. I always saw ads at aimed at someone besides me. I do think they mold one’s world view in subtle ways. though.
Oops (facepalm)
Thanks guys!
The bad thing is, I think the MAJORITY of Americans think HSUS is the same as their local humane society, which makes them difficult to counter. :)
When I moved to San Antonio, I thought that Bexar Co. Humane Society was a part of HSUS also. It took a year before I figured out that it wasn’t, with the help of the dog forum I go to. That place, though, is wonderful, and they do run solely off of donations. Their place is always clean, and they do all kinds of things to help educate children on responsible pet ownership. I think they’re one of the best...although they never have any room! I found a kitten two months ago, and have been calling every morning for a spot (I won’t take animals to the city shelter) but they are always booked!
But it’s kind of like crying at a professional wrestling match.
Yes, I’m glad to hear the SAHS isn’t involved with the HSUS. Their facilities are so beautiful, and the people there were so nice!
Good luck rehoming the kitty!
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