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May 03, 2009 01:07

I had a discussion with Logan today.

And a small self-discovery at that.

Back in OH, Kerri asked me why I was so over-protective on my guinea pigs, and not of my hamsters. I told her I didn't know, and that it was strange because on a scale, I hold my hamsters at 10, and the guinea pigs around 4-6; yet I was more protective of them, than my hamster ( Read more... )

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westenralane May 3 2009, 16:13:23 UTC

While I can't say I agree with most of your logic behind this idea of "freedom" and animal happiness, I appreciate your concern and dedication to all your pets. I really think you'd do well getting involved in some animal advocacy groups (but not PETA, for the love of god not PETA!) or else starting one of your own! It'd give you the opportunity to learn more, teach others, and maybe influence public awareness and some company policy (like with the various pet stores you have complaints against) :)

The only thing I want to comment on is this: We've lost so much of our ancestral instincts.... We're no longer capable of always choosing the strongest mate, and now we're forcing that tendency onto our companions.This isn't true. Everything behind human attraction is dictated by a series of complicated factors, all of which date back to the first time man set eyes on woman. Some of our attractions are no longer even relevent to life today, such as with a few technicalities behind our sense of smell when it comes to finding a partner and ( ... )

pelagic_soul May 3 2009, 19:31:40 UTC

Goodness no, not PETA ( ... )

silmahelm May 3 2009, 16:34:31 UTC

I can agree with some things, but I also disagree. Pets, birds, ferrets, etc were pets a long time ago as well. Sure they had the ability to be more mobile, but they were pets even than. And to most people with common sense, they know that pets are companions, to love and cherish ( ... )

pelagic_soul May 3 2009, 19:51:11 UTC

"90% of the world does not treat their animals like that. Plenty of people take their caged animals out for the day, when they are home, only using a cage as a place of sleeping or protection for them while they are not. And most pets like that, would end up returning to their owners. A lot of owners house break their animals. My parents said it best, if you can't take them out on a regular bases and let them roam free in the house for the majority of the time, you have no business having a caged animal. Their thought was that they need their time outside too and if all your goin to do is keep them locked up, than its best not to get a pet like that ( ... )