Accidental animal crueltyI once invented a brilliant game - I'd sit at the top of the stairs and throw cat biscuits to the bottom. My cat would eat them, then I'd shake the box, and he would run up the stairs for more biscuits. Then - of course - I'd throw a biscuit back down to the bottom. I kept this going for about half an hour, amused at my little game, and all was fine until the cat vomited. I felt absolutely dreadful.
Have you accidentally been cruel to an animal?
This question has been revived from way, way, way back on the b3ta messageboard when it was all fields round here.
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rob, Thu 6 Dec 2007, 11:13)
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well i thinkthe main problem is the ridiculous over-sentimentalising of animals in Britain. We live in a country where the RSPCA gets more donations per year than the NSPCC. If that's not an indidication of a sick society I don't know what is...our priorities are f%cked, people.
And no, it is not OK to let your animal bark/jump up at strangers and then just roll your eyes in an indulgent 'what can you do?' manner. This is lame and selfish, and the reason why I used to feel much the same about dogs as Frank. That was until I met my friend's dog, an amazingly delightful, affectionate and all-round super-lovely creature. And it's all down the fact that she's been properly trained.
So don't blame teh dogs. Blame stupid, irresponsible and self-righteous owners - we really should reintroduce the idea of a compulsory dog license.
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