I just saw a video on Yahoo! that was about a Cat Fancier's cat show in NYC this weekend. Lots of cute cats competing for best in show and talent contests. And in addition to that they have other cats that will be there up for adoption. While I know deep inside that Luna could beat them all (not that I'm biased, but she is the prettiest and sweetest!), I fear for the safety and well being of any judge who might try to handle her there! She has mellowed out, but I'm not so sure she's too keen on strangers and I doubt there are enough bandages to help the poor soul who tries to pick her up!!
And the adoption part of the show got me to thinking about homeless animals and their fate...
Each year, millions of cats (and dogs, too) are euthanized in shelters simply because they have no room in the shelter and no one wants them. On the flip side, breeders (and even some non-breeders) breed their pets just to make a buck. I personally know of private people (non-breeders that is) that have "pimped" out their dog because they were able to sell the puppies for several hundred dollars a pop. Now, while no one can deny the adorability of a rolly-polly puppy (or kitten), those 5 or 6 animals took the place of 5 or 6 people going to the local shelter and saving 5 or 6 puppies.
There is no excuse for this.
Its a shame and its not fair to the millions of animals who will die this year simply because no one wants them. Just imagine your own life being ended because no one wants you next time someone you know (or maybe even you yourself?) decide to get an animal from a breeder rather than rescuing one!!
Cat, dog, person, or "other" - everyone deserves to live and be loved....everyone!
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