| Summer/Fall 07' By Raven Simons |
Spring and summer have been hectic for the staff here at “Wild At Heart.” There have been many personal
issues happening that have caused publishing delays. Surgeries, health challenges, moving, and life changes
do not always conform to a schedule that allows our faithful volunteers, including the editor, a chance to meet
deadlines. At the same time there have been tragic events with the pet food industry and anti-pet owner
legislation popping up at city, county, state, and even national level. The Journal staff is trying to keep up and
respond by adding our news blog and RSS feeds.
If Pixie-Bob fanciers need excitement, drama, and even conflict in their lives, look no farther than keeping up
with the anti-pet legislation. The Animal Rights organizations and their knowledgeable supporters are looking to
outlaw the human/animal bond. Many individuals confuse Animal Welfare with Animal Rights. People devoted to
Animal Welfare want animals to be kept in a responsible, loving relationship by people who will make sure that all
of the animals’ needs are met; physical, medical, social, emotional, and behavioral. Animal Rights people feel
that any keeping of animals by humans no matter how responsible and loving or how needed to perpetuate a
species is the same thing as animal slavery.
Most animal lovers abhor the thought of animal suffering and believe that animals should be kept responsibly
with love and respect. These people often support with their time and money the Animal Rights groups because
they believe that their support will help the animals. Many of these animal lovers were shocked when they saw
media coverage of last year’s trial of the PETA employees in South Carolina that revealed that PETA employees
have killed animals entrusted to their care. Most people would also be shocked to know that PETA doesn’t want
domestic pets to even exist.
The organization called the Humane Society of the United States has a name that leads people to believe that
they support responsible and humane pet ownership. Donors to HSUS often believe that the organization funds
animal shelters and rescues. The reality is that the HSUS spends most of its money lobbying for anti-pet
legislation and their president believes that all pet ownership should be eventually outlawed.
Enter, center stage, anti-pet legislation. Animal Rights groups use legislation and well meaning politicians,
media stars, and ordinary people to fuel their anti-human/animal bond agenda. Often these bills have misleading
names. They might be called “animal welfare” this or that. Many of these bills are advertised as attempts to
protect the animals and public by outlawing “dangerous” animals, putting puppy/kitten millers out of business,
solving shortfalls in government animal control budgets, ending animal hording by limiting household pet
numbers, and controlling the feral cat issue.
Most AR backed political initiatives fail to live up to the promises made. They often end up promoting the very
behaviors that they claim to be addressing. Illegal activity continues, puppy/kitten millers have a bonanza in
clients when responsible/legitimate breeders are put out of business, rescues and shelters are compromised,
and feral cat givers quit their trap, neuter, and return efforts because of fear of fines and other punishment.
This failure leads to the birth of even more restrictive laws. What a powerful way to begin the extinction of
domestic animals as more and more animals and their husbandry are outlawed.
I could easily go on and dissect a bill and show you how it does or does not work. Better if you research this on
your own. You might look at the recent bills tabled in California about the mandatory spay/neuter laws. See how
the local law enforcement dog groups feel about this issue. CFA donated $25,000 to oppose this bill. Also check
out the national PAWS bill that keeps getting resurrected again and again, each year picking up momentum and
support and maybe next year to become a law.
With all of the attacks on our rights to own the pets of our choice, every responsible pet owner owes it to
him/herself to become aware of what is going on. Getting to know the issues, following upcoming legislation on
all levels, and even fighting for the rights of those in other states, will all help you keep your rights. It is not
enough in these days and times to take the United States Constitution for granted. Rights, once thought to be
inviolable, are flying out the window a bill and law at a time. You can even use this Journal’s blog and RSS feeds
to help you stay informed. When tempted to get into interpersonal drama between breeders, instead use your
energy and temptation to do battle on behalf of yourself and your pets on the legislative front. Take action. Do
this for your beloved Pixie-Bobs.
FTLOP,
Raven Simons
Editor
issues happening that have caused publishing delays. Surgeries, health challenges, moving, and life changes
do not always conform to a schedule that allows our faithful volunteers, including the editor, a chance to meet
deadlines. At the same time there have been tragic events with the pet food industry and anti-pet owner
legislation popping up at city, county, state, and even national level. The Journal staff is trying to keep up and
respond by adding our news blog and RSS feeds.
If Pixie-Bob fanciers need excitement, drama, and even conflict in their lives, look no farther than keeping up
with the anti-pet legislation. The Animal Rights organizations and their knowledgeable supporters are looking to
outlaw the human/animal bond. Many individuals confuse Animal Welfare with Animal Rights. People devoted to
Animal Welfare want animals to be kept in a responsible, loving relationship by people who will make sure that all
of the animals’ needs are met; physical, medical, social, emotional, and behavioral. Animal Rights people feel
that any keeping of animals by humans no matter how responsible and loving or how needed to perpetuate a
species is the same thing as animal slavery.
Most animal lovers abhor the thought of animal suffering and believe that animals should be kept responsibly
with love and respect. These people often support with their time and money the Animal Rights groups because
they believe that their support will help the animals. Many of these animal lovers were shocked when they saw
media coverage of last year’s trial of the PETA employees in South Carolina that revealed that PETA employees
have killed animals entrusted to their care. Most people would also be shocked to know that PETA doesn’t want
domestic pets to even exist.
The organization called the Humane Society of the United States has a name that leads people to believe that
they support responsible and humane pet ownership. Donors to HSUS often believe that the organization funds
animal shelters and rescues. The reality is that the HSUS spends most of its money lobbying for anti-pet
legislation and their president believes that all pet ownership should be eventually outlawed.
Enter, center stage, anti-pet legislation. Animal Rights groups use legislation and well meaning politicians,
media stars, and ordinary people to fuel their anti-human/animal bond agenda. Often these bills have misleading
names. They might be called “animal welfare” this or that. Many of these bills are advertised as attempts to
protect the animals and public by outlawing “dangerous” animals, putting puppy/kitten millers out of business,
solving shortfalls in government animal control budgets, ending animal hording by limiting household pet
numbers, and controlling the feral cat issue.
Most AR backed political initiatives fail to live up to the promises made. They often end up promoting the very
behaviors that they claim to be addressing. Illegal activity continues, puppy/kitten millers have a bonanza in
clients when responsible/legitimate breeders are put out of business, rescues and shelters are compromised,
and feral cat givers quit their trap, neuter, and return efforts because of fear of fines and other punishment.
This failure leads to the birth of even more restrictive laws. What a powerful way to begin the extinction of
domestic animals as more and more animals and their husbandry are outlawed.
I could easily go on and dissect a bill and show you how it does or does not work. Better if you research this on
your own. You might look at the recent bills tabled in California about the mandatory spay/neuter laws. See how
the local law enforcement dog groups feel about this issue. CFA donated $25,000 to oppose this bill. Also check
out the national PAWS bill that keeps getting resurrected again and again, each year picking up momentum and
support and maybe next year to become a law.
With all of the attacks on our rights to own the pets of our choice, every responsible pet owner owes it to
him/herself to become aware of what is going on. Getting to know the issues, following upcoming legislation on
all levels, and even fighting for the rights of those in other states, will all help you keep your rights. It is not
enough in these days and times to take the United States Constitution for granted. Rights, once thought to be
inviolable, are flying out the window a bill and law at a time. You can even use this Journal’s blog and RSS feeds
to help you stay informed. When tempted to get into interpersonal drama between breeders, instead use your
energy and temptation to do battle on behalf of yourself and your pets on the legislative front. Take action. Do
this for your beloved Pixie-Bobs.
FTLOP,
Raven Simons
Editor
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