Animal Cruelty

I could not believe this photo when I saw it posted on Facebook. What is wrong with people?! Why do they get away with such actions?! I could definitely get on my soap box here, but it just makes me so mad!
I'm thankful for all of those who do what they can to speak up for those who do not have a voice.

The insanity!

I just read a post on my Facebook from someone asking for help with their chi-Pom mix. Their neighbor shot her dog with a BB gun because it was barking. WTF is wrong w/ people?! My neighbors blare their music all hours of the day & you don't see me running out shooting anyone - even if it was with just a BB gun.
Now it's stuck in her dog's leg & this lady is going through a divorce without a job, so needless to say, doesn't have the money for an emergency vet visit.
The town police or animal control will not do anything - so people can just shoot animals for the hell of it? Grrr! That just makes me sooo angry!

Orange you glad it's almost April?!

Random Fact: April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month - how great is that?!

Now what's so crazy is that I'm just now realizing that - it seems like such a coincidence. 2 years ago when I got married, instead of buying random goodies for guests that typically go to waste, for every person who RSVP'd, we donated a dollar amount to the ASPCA - that was in April!

Jut thought that was kind of neat

*pugs & kisses!*

And they say animals don't have feelings...

OMG! I am so glad that I stopped to read this article. Absolutely amazing & touching. People need to wake up & recognize the reality that humans are not the only beings on this plant that 'feel'. This bull crying is just like a human begging for their own life. I wish people would open their hearts & be moved by the miracles of God's creatures that are all around us.

Bull who cried

Mice & men....or other rodents

Okay, so my co-worker proceeds to tell me abou the glue mouse traps...I'm not completely up to speed on animal traps & catching or whatever, so this was quite horrifying. So the mouse/rat gets stuck to this glue pad essentially & then what?  Do you throw them away in the garbage? Do you stomp on them? I envision this mouse trying to crawl away & starving to death...it makes me want to cry.

While I understand I can't save every animal/species etc. & mice/rodents can create issues within your household (like carry diseases) what do you do? What is the best way to handle it? Is there really such a thing as 'humane' mouse trap?

Butterball Workers Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges

Butterball Workers Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges

I am glad national news is sharing this information & thankful for groups like Mercy For Animals.

*Unicorns & Glitter*

If you take an oath...keep it: Sante Fe Vet Brags about Killing

I ran across this post yesterday & it just makes me sad. While I can comprehend the horror, anger, sadness & sense of loss, that still does not make it right to take vengeance. As the author of this article puts it "...the coyote was only doing what came naturally to it. Coyotes have as much right to be here as do humans, dogs, and cats, and to do what they do naturally." On top of that, the statement that the barn cat only went after bunnies, mice & rats in the veterinarian's barn & she was grateful for the elimination of these other animals by the cat itself, is a horrible justification made by the vet. Um, hello? Bunnies, mice & rats are all living creatures, you would think a person who specializes in the animal field would know this.
Yes, I hate the idea that anything gets "hunted" & "killed", but I also understand the circle of life & the basic nature of most creatures that dwell on this earth. The cat was acting out of natural instincts - it doesn't know any better. It wasn't out of malicious intent; it didn't sit there & devise this master plan of revenge & create a justification to make itself feel better at the end of the day; and it wasn't KILLING for no reason!
I think the worst part of all this is the fact a middle aged woman got onto Facebook to brag about a childish action, that is also damaging to her career. Seriously lady?! This has LAME written all over it. This is like a politician posting pictures of his penis on Facebook & not expecting to be caught...and we call ourselves the most intelligent creature?
If this cat was that important to you that you would purposefully harm another, what were the safety precautions you put into place to protect the cat? Probably none...any feral cat (or other animals that roam freely) run the risk of being killed, ran over, etc. My personal opinion: This woman should not be able to practice animal care anymore. Period. I would definitely NOT take any of my animals to see her, much less live anywhere in the vicinity of her.
I would love to have been a veterinarian...but unfortunately, funds for going back to school are not available.
It makes me sick that people like her are practicing with something that is so precious, yet there are others out there with the heart, compassion & passion to do this but are not able to.
Santa Fe Vet brags about Killing a coyote on FB

Veterinarian's Oath

(Approved by the HOD, 1954; Revision approved by the HOD, 1969; Revision approved by the Executive Board 1999, 2010)



Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.


I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.