How Deep is Your Love For Animals?

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  1. Muthoni

    Muthoni Guest

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    Some time back while I was staying with my parents in the village, a lamb was kicked by the ram and it died. I saw the lamb struggling to walk and called my mom. I could not believe my eyes when it collapsed and died. I cried so hard that my mom was worried that I would get sick. I cannot help how deeply my heart feels for these beautiful animals. Do you have a story to share?
     
  2. dianethare

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    I don't have a story, but i hate seeing sickly pups and the only way out is to actually put it out of its misery...death :(...it brings tears to my eyes...i remember crying my eyes out after watching Marley and Me :(.
     
  3. Profit5500

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    I am not a animal person I just am not phased somehow. I don't know if I am just that cold or I don't love animals like some people do. I do not have anything against anyone helping sick animals.
     
  4. Glcameron

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    I have a deep love for all animals in general. I think you have to have a real heart to appreciate life as a whole. You can't just walk around with no regard for other life on this earth as a whole. I don't like snakes but I respect their space, lol. I don't go out looking to harm them I just know they are an animal that rubs me the wrong way and I stear clear of them. I used to work on a farm, I try to make sure my children have that same respect for animal life that I do, so I try to find local farms they are able to volunteer on, even as children. Start them out early.
     
  5. Profit5500

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    I believe society has no regards anymore its like we are in a who cares world. I would not mind trying to care for people its just that people usually don't show the same regards for me. Its just difficult to show that compassion but it takes heart to do so.
     
  6. wulfman

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    I would draw a line if I have to make a decision between my dog and my family obviously. But other than that my dog is a member of my family. And deliberate abuse or mistreatment of an animal should in my opinion have bigger penalties.
     
  7. JR Ewing

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    Agreed about the penalties for animal cruelty.

    I'm not so much of a complete animal lover that I won't eat a nice juicy steak or a burger, but I do have a soft spot for animals - particularly domestic animals, and especially dogs. I'm the type that can't watch those tv commercials that show mistreated animals in order to solicit donations. And I'd rather the company of my dogs than most people I know for any length of time. :D
     
  8. Kate

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    Oh, I hate those ads so very much! I don't watch TV any longer, but I often see them on the 'Net... and on Facebook. If I go searching for those things, it's fair. If it's on my screen without knowing it's going to be there, it's upsetting because animal cruelty truly bothers me.

    I agree with the things you said, JR, except for one word change. :D I'm not a complete animal lover either because I sure do like to get my protein in meat... but I have a big soft spot, too. The only thing that's different is that mine is for kitties instead of dogs.

    And your last point... I've often said the same. They understand and aren't caustic like more and more people are becoming.
     
  9. Profit5500

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    Change seems to be nonexistent with the beatings animals do take. I always see those ads early in the morning talking about donating to these charities for abused animals. I am not an animal lover but I do like eating chicken LOL.
     
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    I love animals especially cats. On our household we have 4 adult cats and 8 kittens. I really love them. And I hate people abusing the animals, they are just animals they don't know anything if they did something wrong.
     

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