dogs and bollocks
Weak knees didn't stop me from walking up to the fence surrounding the Dog Run in Bishan Park.It was simply irresistable.Look at those beautiful energetic dogs sprinting across the field.And some are sniffing the others' asses.Some playing fetch,some just taking a relaxed stroll.Golden retrievers,Labrador retrievers,English spaniels,collies,schnauzers.Dedicated lovers and faithful servants,I thought.And that's when I realised I will never have the courage and heart to own a dog,or any other pet.
Isn't it simply wonderful to be able to play the role of God,the almighty controller of beings?What if it's to a little animal,in this case a puppy?Sounds tempting eh?The idea of being able to decide what this new pet eats,where it goes and what it does will surely bring a little smile to some of your faces,or even children's."So cute!I want!Of course I can take care of it,don't you worry.It'll be money well spent.I will take full responsibility of its needs."
I harbour some fear of not being able to meet the expectations of the pet.It knows that this human companion will have the means to keep it in good form(food,appearance,health,mind).However,there's bound to be times when you cannot be by it's side.Will the dog withdraw to a corner after knowing that its owner is away for a long trip?What if it refuse to accept the dog food from the caretaker?Will it fall sick?
And I find it appalling that it's so easy to determine the life or death of an animal.Buy your dog,starve it of food and water and it dies.You go buy another one,neglect it and sends it to the Land of Souls.Or maybe heaven because all dogs go to heaven.Is it not scary that you have absolute control of another being?I cannot accept this fact.Humans can be frightening,in terms of their capabilities of annihilating living things by pulling a lever or pressing a button.And so,i plead to all pet owners,treat your companions with respect and care.They really need you.Even the spiders you catch for fun.If you discover that you can hardly find time to accompany them or even feed them yourself,it is a sign that you made a mistake having this poor creature as a pet in the first place.
And I think Golden Retrievers have the best smiles.
Isn't it simply wonderful to be able to play the role of God,the almighty controller of beings?What if it's to a little animal,in this case a puppy?Sounds tempting eh?The idea of being able to decide what this new pet eats,where it goes and what it does will surely bring a little smile to some of your faces,or even children's."So cute!I want!Of course I can take care of it,don't you worry.It'll be money well spent.I will take full responsibility of its needs."
I harbour some fear of not being able to meet the expectations of the pet.It knows that this human companion will have the means to keep it in good form(food,appearance,health,mind).However,there's bound to be times when you cannot be by it's side.Will the dog withdraw to a corner after knowing that its owner is away for a long trip?What if it refuse to accept the dog food from the caretaker?Will it fall sick?
And I find it appalling that it's so easy to determine the life or death of an animal.Buy your dog,starve it of food and water and it dies.You go buy another one,neglect it and sends it to the Land of Souls.Or maybe heaven because all dogs go to heaven.Is it not scary that you have absolute control of another being?I cannot accept this fact.Humans can be frightening,in terms of their capabilities of annihilating living things by pulling a lever or pressing a button.And so,i plead to all pet owners,treat your companions with respect and care.They really need you.Even the spiders you catch for fun.If you discover that you can hardly find time to accompany them or even feed them yourself,it is a sign that you made a mistake having this poor creature as a pet in the first place.
And I think Golden Retrievers have the best smiles.
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