Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 In a message dated 11/11/2002 11:54:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, geniesflower writes: > . I think that most people who don't spay and neuter their animals don't > fully comprehend the implications of not doing it. True, true, true! I see this all the time in the rescue work I do. That, and the heartbreak of not giving the heartworm preventative pills. A simple, inexpensive ($2.00) monthly pill can prevent the agony of heartworms for a dog and the needless pain of him/her going through the treatment. Not to mention, the hundreds of dollars spent on treatment. All because the owners couldn't give a two buck pill once per month. Ugh! Storm Bryant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 Well, Gandalf was put down Saturday morning. The surgeon took a closer look at his leg and the xray and that, in combination with his aggression toward me, lead us to the very sad conclusion. It is a sad end to a sad life, especially knowing that it could all have been prevented. I think that most people who don't spay and neuter their animals don't fully comprehend the implications of not doing it. If Gandalf had been neutered, he most likely would never have wanted to wander, the lack of testosterone would have resulted in lower aggression and he would not have ever been shot. If his owner would have cared enough to have that one simple surgery performed... But somehow the implications of human castration are transferred to our pets... Animals self worth does not include their reproductive capacity, but only the love and affection that they give and recieve to the humans responsible for their care. I always knew the value of pet sterilization, but now I know the pain associated with not doing it. I only knew Gandalf for 5 days, but I learned so much from him. Perhaps in his passing, a lesson has been learned about the true meaning of responsible pet ownership. For those of you whose pets are not altered, hopefully you too, have learned from Gandalf. Genie U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive medley & videos from Greatest Hits CD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 On Mon, 11 Nov 2002 12:40:56 EST, you wrote: >In a message dated 11/11/2002 11:54:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, >geniesflower writes: > > >> . I think that most people who don't spay and neuter their animals don't >> fully comprehend the implications of not doing it. > >True, true, true! I see this all the time in the rescue work I do. That, >and the heartbreak of not giving the heartworm preventative pills. A simple, >inexpensive ($2.00) monthly pill can prevent the agony of heartworms for a >dog and the needless pain of him/her going through the treatment. Not to >mention, the hundreds of dollars spent on treatment. All because the owners >couldn't give a two buck pill once per month. Ugh! > If you know where to get the heartworm preventative pills for $2.00 each pill, PLEASE tell me. We are paying a great deal more than this for them. Thanks! Pat -- Pat Meadows Books, books! Low prices. Music CDs too! http://www.wellsborocomputing.com/sales.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 , genie bottle <geniesflower> wrote: > > Well, Gandalf was put down Saturday morning. The surgeon took a closer look at his leg and the xray and that, in combination with his aggression toward me, lead us to the very sad conclusion. It is a sad end to a sad life, especially knowing that it could all have been prevented. ~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~ Aw, I am so sorry for your loss and sadness right now, Genie. ((hug)) ~ P_T ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 Genie, I'm so sorry about your loss. I've seen a great deal of animal suffering caused by careless, ignorant, uncaring, or cruel people. I'm wondering if sterilizing this dog would have prevented anything. Perhaps sterilizing the dog owners' parents would have been a better idea! Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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