April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

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No wonder I love animals, April is my month too. Below are words

from Cesar Milan (I'm not pushing him on to anyone), but his words

here were simple and nice as a reminder of this day. I've looked

around to see what's going on in Dallas, but couldn't find anything

specific to this. Perhaps some of you can post something on such

events in Dallas.

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April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. This issue is

very important to me. A lot of abusive human beings are not in touch

with their emotions. In order to express their pent-up frustration,

fear, sadness, or loneliness, they lash out at those most vulnerable

- animals - even though these creatures have nothing to do with what

they are feeling. Sometimes these animals react by lashing out right

back, and sadly, many of these misunderstood animals are sentenced to

death as a result.

I believe the most effective way to stop this cycle of violence is

to teach our youth about the proper treatment of animals. Children

are like sponges; they are constantly learning from their

experiences. If something truly touches the heart and soul of a

child, it stays with him or her into adulthood. This type of

education can create a cycle of a different sort: a cycle of

compassion.

Often, it takes a catastrophe for people to come together and make

a positive change, but it doesn't always have to be that way. We can

work together to prevent tragedy. It begins in our communities, our

neighborhoods, and our homes. We can all be a part of the solution. I

encourage you to take a moment each day to think about how you can

fulfill others' lives - human or animal!

Stay calm and assertive,

Cesar Millan

 

 

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