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Originally Posted by Coiler  We are responsible for those animals. It's our fault that they get killed in gas chambers, tortured, neglected, etc. It's our fault, you and me. I'm responsible and you are responsible. Those animals did not fall from the sky ! |
While I do naturally feel indebted to critters all over, there is only so much that any of us can do. We can take positive action like spaying & neutering our pets, only adopting them, spreading the word, even boycotting certain industries, companies, and practices.
Many times I've seen devoted animal lovers on this forum talk about starting a rescue. Of course Cavy Spirit and VoodooJoint and the others with experience think the passion to want to rescue animals is great, but they always always caution that it's very grueling and expensive and NOT for everyone.
The reality is that the majority of us have hearts bigger than our pocketbooks will ever be. We can't bring every poor dog or cat or piggie home just because we feel sorry for them and they are set to be euthanized... We have to think of their long term welfare we are able to provide, as well as what other animals we are already keeping.
I don't see kill shelters going extinct anytime soon. But a positive action would be lobbying for different methods of euthanizing, so there is less stress and pain on the animal. If these animals have to die, then it should be as gentle a death as possible.
All we can do is our own part.. what our time and money will allow for.