A growing number of academics (wrongly) argue that living with dogs and cats is unethical and they ought to either live on the streets or be sterilized out of existence
Well, I think my 15 1/2 year old Toni & Daisy Kitties and 16 year old Jasmine Kitty would like to say something about this: "It's currently 28 degrees in Vermont and Sherri says it's going to be 10 tomorrow night... we really don't like that! But we've each got a nice cozy warm bed, two boxes of Purina Pro Plan prescription cat food on the way and she says Toni's booked for a dental next week at the vet and me (Jazzie) the day after Christmas. Should be a lot easier to eat after that! Daisy is really enjoying sitting in her lap for to keep her toes warm and has been bugging George to get the wood stove going later in the day. Also need to remind her she needs to get Daisy's appointment for her Solensia injection... arthritis making the kitchen island hops a little harder, even with the cat stairs. Daisy has her very own bed there... the queen of the realm! Now what were you saying about these strange people that think we should be kicked out of our house?!"
Suggest you get on BlueSky where there are thousands, more likely millions, of smart animal lovers who would be appalled by this trend. It would probably increase your Substack readers as well.
Things keep getting worse and worse. I thought the No Kill movement of the 90s fixed the system, but I had no idea how insidious greed can be back them. Thank you, Nathan!! God Bless you, Sir.
Dear Nathan, The simple and logical response to those insènsitive ideologs who propose their “mechanical” and inhumane concept akin to dogs and cats are ,”things”, is COMMON SENSE and EACH LIFE MATTERS. How can any human being who lives in our society and has children or who has friends or family who have children, be so cold-hearted as to promote the absurdity of turning away dogs and cats to live on the streets. Animals are sentient beings as are humans and thus deserve to be treated similarly. I am a former educator (School Principal,Professor, etc.) who has witnessed how children and families become more loving and compassionate when they play with dogs or cats, reàd to thèir critters, or do research about them, do music or art projects about them, and leàrn about compassion and responsibility,etc. There i is scientific evidence of the above points . Dogs and cats should be adopted from shelters, otherwise they should be banned to loving animal sanctuaries. There are also prison programs where the inmates train dogs to be socialized and/or to be service or. Therapy dogß which then get adopted . These dogs can also visit Nursing homes to boost spirits of the residents, Sincerely, Jerry Neidich, Ph.D. worldbanking@aol.com
I have no words after reading this except to say that these so-called "academics" are on drugs, and if anyone wants to cut the fat from academia, a good place to start is with these idiots. Any university that supports this insanity should be refunded.
This was difficult to read. And then there is Kate Hurley at UC Davis a “vet” a Shelter Medicine vet, a title she invented for herself. Ms Hurley proudly claims responsibility for dumping a MILLION CATS on the streets all over the country. Many, many of those friendly, lost cats have suffered horrible deaths from traffic, coyotes, owls, rat poison and humans. Claims it’s better than the shelter. Like those are the ONLY TWO OPTIONS. Hurley, so well educated and credentialed—and that is all she can fathom.
Dr Hurley nabbed FIVE MILLION dollars for herself from a grant she was “managing” that was suppose the HELP California shelter animals through Koret, a grant from our Governor. Then she gave 2 million to her pal in Florida Julie Levy. To do “research” and “study” the cat issue. It seems their brilliant minds came up with a “community cat” program. And here it is folks, 7 million dollars later:
1. A good samaritan brings a friendly cat to the shelter.
2.Shelter spays/neuters cat.
3. Good samaritan is called to return to the shelter and pick up cat AND DUMP THE CAT where it was found.
4. If good samaritan gives you any pushback- you have a shelter volunteer dump that kitten or cat and drive away.
Also.. Cat is still oozing from spay/neuter as this “turnaround is done within 24hr of arrival) NO PAIN MEDS. No follow up. Just dump and dash.
5. Forget about the cat. No microchip no follow up. Wash your hands of the problem.
6. Lie and tell the media and the community “Cats are THRIVING in their NEW outdoor homes” (no follow up needed, no microchips etc)
7. Gather your grifting pals TRAVEL ACROSS THE COUNTRY and SELL THIS PLAN AS AN EXPERT AND CONSULTANT TO SHELTERS. (Riverside County Animal shelter just signed a 2.5 million $$ consulting contract with one of these grifters)
While the innocent bodies are piling up all over the country. Communities with the “Next Door” app are reporting the horror they are seeing in their neighborhoods.
San Diego Humane is being sued for this abandonment, it’s ILLEGAL in California to abandon animals.
These “experts” and misguided, heartless veterinarians are grifters who could care less about the animals. They are creating junk science and research and being well paid to perpetuate their agenda. Animals are dying horrific deaths and they absolutely do not care.
It seems rather obvious that Anti-Capitalist/Marxist Societies do NOT care about Animals — some may argue such Societies do NOT care about People — knowing this, WHY would anyone — rational, clear-thinking and compassionate — pay any attention, whatsoever, to Teachers, professing Critical Race Theory and Critical Gender Theory — SHUT them DOWN.
Well, I think my 15 1/2 year old Toni & Daisy Kitties and 16 year old Jasmine Kitty would like to say something about this: "It's currently 28 degrees in Vermont and Sherri says it's going to be 10 tomorrow night... we really don't like that! But we've each got a nice cozy warm bed, two boxes of Purina Pro Plan prescription cat food on the way and she says Toni's booked for a dental next week at the vet and me (Jazzie) the day after Christmas. Should be a lot easier to eat after that! Daisy is really enjoying sitting in her lap for to keep her toes warm and has been bugging George to get the wood stove going later in the day. Also need to remind her she needs to get Daisy's appointment for her Solensia injection... arthritis making the kitchen island hops a little harder, even with the cat stairs. Daisy has her very own bed there... the queen of the realm! Now what were you saying about these strange people that think we should be kicked out of our house?!"
Love this! When will the appetizers be served?😊
Suggest you get on BlueSky where there are thousands, more likely millions, of smart animal lovers who would be appalled by this trend. It would probably increase your Substack readers as well.
Things keep getting worse and worse. I thought the No Kill movement of the 90s fixed the system, but I had no idea how insidious greed can be back them. Thank you, Nathan!! God Bless you, Sir.
Dear Nathan, The simple and logical response to those insènsitive ideologs who propose their “mechanical” and inhumane concept akin to dogs and cats are ,”things”, is COMMON SENSE and EACH LIFE MATTERS. How can any human being who lives in our society and has children or who has friends or family who have children, be so cold-hearted as to promote the absurdity of turning away dogs and cats to live on the streets. Animals are sentient beings as are humans and thus deserve to be treated similarly. I am a former educator (School Principal,Professor, etc.) who has witnessed how children and families become more loving and compassionate when they play with dogs or cats, reàd to thèir critters, or do research about them, do music or art projects about them, and leàrn about compassion and responsibility,etc. There i is scientific evidence of the above points . Dogs and cats should be adopted from shelters, otherwise they should be banned to loving animal sanctuaries. There are also prison programs where the inmates train dogs to be socialized and/or to be service or. Therapy dogß which then get adopted . These dogs can also visit Nursing homes to boost spirits of the residents, Sincerely, Jerry Neidich, Ph.D. worldbanking@aol.com
I have no words after reading this except to say that these so-called "academics" are on drugs, and if anyone wants to cut the fat from academia, a good place to start is with these idiots. Any university that supports this insanity should be refunded.
CORRECTION I mistakenly typed “banned to “ when it should have said " brought to “ loving animal sanctuaries… Thanks, Jerry Neidich, Ph.D.
This was difficult to read. And then there is Kate Hurley at UC Davis a “vet” a Shelter Medicine vet, a title she invented for herself. Ms Hurley proudly claims responsibility for dumping a MILLION CATS on the streets all over the country. Many, many of those friendly, lost cats have suffered horrible deaths from traffic, coyotes, owls, rat poison and humans. Claims it’s better than the shelter. Like those are the ONLY TWO OPTIONS. Hurley, so well educated and credentialed—and that is all she can fathom.
Dr Hurley nabbed FIVE MILLION dollars for herself from a grant she was “managing” that was suppose the HELP California shelter animals through Koret, a grant from our Governor. Then she gave 2 million to her pal in Florida Julie Levy. To do “research” and “study” the cat issue. It seems their brilliant minds came up with a “community cat” program. And here it is folks, 7 million dollars later:
1. A good samaritan brings a friendly cat to the shelter.
2.Shelter spays/neuters cat.
3. Good samaritan is called to return to the shelter and pick up cat AND DUMP THE CAT where it was found.
4. If good samaritan gives you any pushback- you have a shelter volunteer dump that kitten or cat and drive away.
Also.. Cat is still oozing from spay/neuter as this “turnaround is done within 24hr of arrival) NO PAIN MEDS. No follow up. Just dump and dash.
5. Forget about the cat. No microchip no follow up. Wash your hands of the problem.
6. Lie and tell the media and the community “Cats are THRIVING in their NEW outdoor homes” (no follow up needed, no microchips etc)
7. Gather your grifting pals TRAVEL ACROSS THE COUNTRY and SELL THIS PLAN AS AN EXPERT AND CONSULTANT TO SHELTERS. (Riverside County Animal shelter just signed a 2.5 million $$ consulting contract with one of these grifters)
While the innocent bodies are piling up all over the country. Communities with the “Next Door” app are reporting the horror they are seeing in their neighborhoods.
San Diego Humane is being sued for this abandonment, it’s ILLEGAL in California to abandon animals.
These “experts” and misguided, heartless veterinarians are grifters who could care less about the animals. They are creating junk science and research and being well paid to perpetuate their agenda. Animals are dying horrific deaths and they absolutely do not care.
It seems rather obvious that Anti-Capitalist/Marxist Societies do NOT care about Animals — some may argue such Societies do NOT care about People — knowing this, WHY would anyone — rational, clear-thinking and compassionate — pay any attention, whatsoever, to Teachers, professing Critical Race Theory and Critical Gender Theory — SHUT them DOWN.