Archive for the ‘SHAME ON ANIMAL ABUSERS!’ Category

Those of us who have worked with rescue, shelters, or humane societies have always believed if a person abuses animals that same person will abuse children or adults who cannot defend themselves.  In fact the Ohio Revised Code mandates that Humane Societies (not affiliated with the HSUS which does no real rescue work, has no shelters, and never bears the brunt of actual animal welfare) in our state take children or older adults from homes in which there is abuse or neglect.  This law is not enforced today, but humane societies must refer such cases to the appropriate social services.  There is a strong link between animal abuse and human abuse. 

and to remember…from Arthur Schopenhauer’s (1788-1860), The Basis of
Morality:

“Since compassion for animals is so intimately associated with goodness of character, it may be confidently asserted that whoever is cruel to animals cannot be a good man.”

Now please take a look at the following websites:

http://cynography.blogspot.com/

http://badrap-blog.blogspot.com/2009/05/op-eds-on-vick-news.html

MICHAEL VICK IS AN EXAMPLE TO CHILDREN WHO WISH TO EMULATE CELEBRITY FOOTBALL STARS WHO ALL TOO OFTEN DO NOT GIVE THE BEST EXAMPLE OF ETHICS AND INTEGRITY.  ANY ABUSER OF ANIMALS SHOULD NEVER BE PUT ON A PEDESTAL. The real heroes in our world are those like the those of our military and others who make a difference in our world. 

I received this from a friend today and thought it very worth passing on.  Author unknown.   I, for one, will be emailing the commissioner of the NFL.  The example of the abuse inflicted on dogs tells children who worship our football stars that it is acceptable to abuse, mutilate, and kill animals.  Please let your voice be heard. Meredith

Please support those beloved animals who cannot protect themselves….keep this going by sending it to everyone you know…. many voices get heard!  

      Today the commissioner of the NFL reinstated Michael Vick, which means that by this fall he could be playing football again
and earning millions of dollars.  This is the same Michael Vick who
tortured, electrocuted, shot, and hung dogs that he had trained to fight but lost their fights.  He doesn’t deserve this reinstatement.  There are some real thugs playing professional sports these days, but he takes the cake.

        Make your opinion known to the NFL commissioner on this
issue.  Remember, it’s all about the money.  My email to him mentioned that I plan to boycott the games and all those sponsors who spend millions of dollars to advertise during NFL games and that I plan to encourage as many people as I can to do the same. 

        This is a shameful day for the NFL.  The commissioner
seems to think that Vick is remorseful….sure he is….remorseful that he screwed up his lush life.  Remorseful for the inconvenience and interruption of his life. Anyone who could hang or torture or
electrocute a dog is incapable of “normal” human feelings and certainly doesn’t deserve to profit from our hard-earned money. 

        You can email the commissioner at:

Roger.goodell2@NFL.net