[The Red Zone]

If this is dooming it, it sure is taking a long time, what 8000 years and counting?

But I understand that cats and dogs are becoming more popular as pets in China. If so it is heartening news. More and more Chinese will become uncomfortable with the idea of deep frying Fluffy or Fido.

[Exit148]

"But I understand that cats and dogs are becoming more popular as pets in China.

A few years back - in the 80s, there were no veterinarians in Beijing. Shortly after, there was an article in "China Today" about the popularity and need for them.

I'll never forget one little vignette I witnessed in the boonies of China. There was a farmer tending his farm and there was a mongrel dog with him. The farmer stopped for a moment and looked at his dog, as the dog looked up to him. They held their gaze on each other for a few moments, then the farmer went back to work. I didn't expect to see this sort of thing --- the same thing that I have done to my own pets. Other people with me noticed the same thing and commented on it.