[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..it would be nice if she did some volunteer work in a dog rescue...work with some of the dogs who have been abused by humans...

I actually think there should be some kind of license for owning an animal, and people should have to do basic training courses and such beforehand. I know that seems harsh, but so much of this **** goes on. I mean, when we had Ryu, literally the only reason we had him was because we had looked after him for a night because his owner wanted to go out and he didn't do wel on his own for long periods of time, but when the owner came to get him back the next morning, the dog jumped up at him happy to see him and he punched him full force in the face. Gavin refused to give him back and we changed chip and stuff to my name. Technically illegal, yes, but like **** was the poor dog (was only maybe 6 months old then too) going back to that abusive 'friend' (who is no longer a friend these days for obvious reasons).

Too many people abuse animals. I am sure many many more do the odd kick..hit..and do not abuse constantly but think its fine as its just a dog or whateve.r Its gross, and should be illegal. Its 'illegal' but there never really seems to be any punishments doled out for it. I used to watch those animal resuce programs, and regardless of the state of things, the owners only ever used to get small fines, if that