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It hurts that they can't understand

Beth Terry — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:14:36 -0600

"Of course, the language barrier is even more excrutiating when your pet is facing cancer and you want to explain what is going on. Still, petting, snuggling and hugging seem to work effectively. Just keep dishing out the love to those great animal teachers and they'll get the message."

Oh my god, no kidding. My kitty Arya and I bonded completely when she broke her leg last year. I was the only comfort she had, snuggling and kissing her and crying because I couldn't explain the pain or the big lampshade around her head or the itchy staples in her leg or why she had to live in a cage for a month. We named her Miss Hobble Bobble after she was allowed to walk around outside the cage for a bit. Here's a video. It's funny. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqrD3HarnuI She Did recover fully into the punk rock kitty she always was. I realize this has nothing to do with dog cancer, but it does have to do with comforting a sick animal.

Beth Terry
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Innocent Primate

Britt Bravo — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:25:40 -0600

I'm glad you shared the link to your blog. It seems like a good resource for vegans. What do you think of VegNews? I'm trying to decide whether or not to subscribe.

My Take-Away

ClizBiz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:51:44 -0600

I'm still rolling this post around in my head and realize now, it could really be a book. My main confusion comes when I realize that every person I communicated with that profess belief in the Rapture (three in total), had the same initial reaction to the post-Rapture pet care: "What a crock! That's not fair to prey on gullible people like that!"

I don't get it. If you believe in the Rapture and you love your pet and don't believe they are going with you then, yes, there's some ice in your aorta.

~ClizBiz

BlogHer Contributing Editor, Animal Concerns, Proprietor, ClizBiz

Clarification: Deduction - Not Credit

ClizBiz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:06:08 -0600

Hey Mike,

Thanks for chiming in here to clarify an important difference. For many of us, tax language is full of mystery and confusion.

~ClizBiz

BlogHer Contributing Editor, Animal Concerns, Proprietor, ClizBiz

Misunderstanding?

NCTaxPro — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:24:56 -0600

Rep McCotter's proposal is for this to be a *deduction*, not a *credit* like the child tax credit. It would be valuable only to people who have sufficient deductions to itemize on Schedule A, and the impact on their taxes would be only a percentage of the $3500 - for example, a married couple in the 25% bracket would see their taxes decrease by $875, if their other itemized deductions totalled at least $11,400.

"The largest percent are

Beth Terry — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:49:52 -0600

"The largest percent are atheists who think this is the funniest thing they’ve ever seen and also, they want to be pet rescuers."

That was my thought exactly when I first heard that story. I so want that job. Except I doubt I'd actually get to do the job, not believing in the rapture and all.

I was disturbed by some things your friend said, especially this:

"Because for me, if I’m in heaven, I’m not too concerned about where my dog is. I love my dog but I just don’t think it’s that important of a thing. It kind of sounds cold-hearted doesn’t it?"

Um, yes. It does sound cold-hearted. And it doesn't sound very Christian either. Where is the compassion? How can someone who professes to love their pet not care what happens to it when it's left along to fend for itself? This statement does not parse.

Beth Terry
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First of all, I love Steph

Innocent Primate — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:51 -0600

First of all, I love Steph at Change.org! She's fabulous!! Second..great list of AR organizations..and I totally get where cluelesscrafter is coming from. Even though I've been vegan for almost 4 years now, just watching someone else prep a chicken or steak makes my heart ache for the life that was lost and the torture it had to endure in order to finally find peace in death. It not only makes me sad for the animal in question, but the person as well..that they fail to feel the compassion towards the life that died for their taste buds.

"Silence gives consent."

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Right?

ClizBiz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:01:27 -0600

Even the folks I talked to who were angry about it agreed that it was ingenious.

~ClizBiz

BlogHer Contributing Editor, Animal Concerns, Proprietor, ClizBiz

Thanks, Mata

ClizBiz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:59:59 -0600

Thanks for weighing on on this, Mata. I was hoping you would. Of all this topics I have posted on here at BlogHer, this was the biggest, longest, deepest rabbit hole of all.

As you said, the idea of Rapture started in 1690 with a Jesuit priest, Francisco Ribera - a mere man; there is no mention of the word in the Bible. Still, 40-50 million Americans believing it as gospel is quite a lot, enough for a skeptic like me to have a couple in her inner circle.

Certainly, to Mr. James' point, I could say and do a few things that would get me on the guest list but if I don't really believe it, does it still count? Doesn't seem fair.

As for the animal-soul issue, mankind is deluded by its own inflated sense of importance. So many see the Earth and the animals as things for mankind to utilize until they are gone - not sentient beings unto themselves. Just like us, animals are born and die, eat and poop, give birth and grow old - why would they not have the same spiritual component as well? I've come to believe that people that cannot allow for the idea that animals have souls are wildly disconnected from the natural world and a bit soulless themselves.

Feeling anoher tangent coming on so I'll stop there.

~ClizBiz

BlogHer Contributing Editor, Animal Concerns, Proprietor, ClizBiz

a niche for athiests!

Virginia DeBolt — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:08:55 -0600

I think this is brilliant.

Virginia DeBolt
BlogHer Technology CE | Web Teacher | First 50 Words

to clarify

Mata H — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:45:10 -0600

Only a comparitively small percentage of Christians believe in the Rapture -- of course many people find those who do, easy to ridicule. The term "rapture" used theologically only started in the mid-1700's, so it is a relatively new idea. Most Christian denominations find any Biblical rationale for it to be weak.

Further, there are denominations that do not endorse the idea that one must be 'born again", and require an adult baptism. Yet many characterizations of Christianity paint every denomination with the same belief-brush.

And finally, in a world where so many do not even believe that animals have consciousness or value as creatures, it is no surprise that so few believe in the possibility that they have souls.

~~ Contributing Editor, Mata H. also blogs right along at Time's Fool

Dog Bakery

doggydessertchef — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:58:49 -0600

That's what I do! But I think they are on to me lol I need a disguise next time I go ...

http://www.DoggyDessertChef.com
Recipes for Delicious Dog Treats

Doggy Reach

ClizBiz — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:34:57 -0600

Right you are, Amy. They may feign lack of interest but don't be fooled. Keep the Reese's stashed away safe.

Gosh, I'm so glad your dog didn't get sick! That's too close.

~ClizBiz

BlogHer Contributing Editor, Animal Concerns, Proprietor, ClizBiz

Zoe is Magic

ClizBiz — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:33:01 -0600

Adorable! I'll bet she scored lots of treats over the weekend ...

~ClizBiz

BlogHer Contributing Editor, Animal Concerns, Proprietor, ClizBiz

My Dog is a Candy Thief

AmyMusings — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:02:27 -0600

My dog managed to drag both boys' Halloween candy pillowcases under the dining room table, which is also her den, and feast on Halloween candy.

Fortunately, she didn't eat anything that would make her sick. Just fatt(er).

Keep those bags of loot out of doggy reach!!! Don't think they're not waiting for you to run an errand so they can score some treats while you're gone!

Amy Kehoe