You'll Be Sorry

Someone asked me why I hadn't updated my blog. Well, to the person who asked, after reading what I have to say you may be sorry.

From ABC news:

"Property seized from victims of a San Francisco Zoo tiger attack may contain evidence they taunted the animal, provoking it to escape its pen.

City officials believe cell phones, clothing and the car belonging to the three victims could offer proof they were intoxicated and threw objects at the tiger shortly before the maulings.

"In particular, a large bottle of alcohol was observed inside the car along with apparent evidence of drug use," the documents said.

From Fox News:

"One witness said at least one of the victims had provoked the tiger."

"When officers arrived, they "saw a tiger sitting next to a person who was sitting on the ground," Police Chief Heather Fong said.

They then "yelled at the animal to stop. They did not fire immediately. ... when the yelling was occurring the animal turned toward the officers" and that’s when the officers shot the tiger, she said.

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Ok..........., you yell at a tiger who is sitting down, no longer threatening anyone and are surprised when it gets up and starts running toward you? Why not shoot a tranquilizer.

Animals don't get trials or juries. No investigations were done before giving a painful death sentence. This beautiful tiger lived behind bars to be executed in the end.

Does anyone think it strange "three males aged 17, 19, and 23" were hanging out at the zoo??? Why were they still there after closing?

I believe they taunted Tatiana and it wouldn't shock me if they were responsible for her escape too.They endangered others and caused the death of an endangered species. Where is their responsibility?

I'm aware, the wall might not have been the proper height & she went after an employee's arm last year. What do you expect from a wild animal confined to captivity? Of course, it's ok to keep large wild animals in small cages in zoos for "educational" purposes. (sarcasm inserted here in case it wasn't evident). Well, she did her job. Taunting = bad. Unfortunately, not just for the person responsible but for the innocent animal too.

Then they sue!? In another bloggers words: "Even if we taunted the animal, the zoo should have kept it from defending itself. We should feel safe to torment animals anywhere we go."

I side with the tiger -RIP Tatiana

I know my crying won't bring you back, I promise to keep writing, advocating legislation that is fair to both animals & people.

A Hollow Heart

For those who don't already know, my precious D.J. passed on exactly a week ago. The hole in my heart is as big as the empty bed that lays next to my pillow. I can't bring myself to move it.

Dawson doesn't understand why his brother is gone and as of late he's very aloof. I know he's also hurting. I just want to hold him if only he'd let me.

DJ's in heaven free from pain & for that I am grateful. I am also selfish. I want him here, with me; licking my face and rolling over to have his tummy rubbed.

As soon as I heard the garage door open my heart started racing. It was morning & my Mom shouldn't be home. At first I pushed her away because I didn't want to hear, but then I fell in her arms & started to scream......No! over & over.

I still can't believe he's gone & there are times I feel like I can't physically take the pain inside. I want to sleep the days away so It doesn't hurt as much.

Dawson has finally come near me. He's licking me. I know it's because my salty tears are tasty to him for some reason, but I'll take whatever I can get. Our beautiful Belle has just walked in as well.

I have to be strong..... for them. If not for them, I'd sleep the day away. Tending to their needs keeps me going.

When they're not being fed or taken outside I keep busy in my scrap room. I fixed crooked cabinets, painted a wall, hung shelves, added some moulding & other misc. touches. It's still a mess & everything needs to be put back but staying busy keeps me occupied between tending to my other pets.

Soon I'll go back to my routine in the real world. I have to. Soon however, is not now. For now I'll hide out here, with my pets, drowning myself in busy work & sherbet with sprinkles to get through the day. In the meantime, I'm blessed that I have DJ's scrapbook. Looking through it stings & comforts me at the same time. I miss him terribly & hope Dawson forgives me soon because even though Dawson is still here, I miss him too.

Sometimes The World Is Just Too Much

I knew of the horrid acts by Michael Vick associated with his dog fighting ring. I didn't know, about executions by hanging, drowning & slamming dogs to the ground.

My eyes well up in tears. I can't stop crying even though I had mouth surgery this morning & the wails cause pain. My pets come over & comfort me. I nuzzle them & cry into their soft fur. My heart literally aches.

How they suffered! Those poor defenseless animals. Right now I feel like someone should hang Vick. I can't get this horrible plight off my mind and I don't want to. I want everyone to be as disgusted as I am.

I applaud law enforcement & the feds for making a case. Any advance in accountability for animal abuse is a step ahead. But the price! I suffer as well with every animal crime I hear of.

I remember the shooting of a Tiger that was loose in a Ca. neighborhood in late 2005. Authorities ordered a "shoot to kill". I cried out to God for solace. Why? Wouldn't it of been as easy to shoot with a tranquilizer. The tiger had not hurt anyone.

Sometimes I feel like I just can't take it. Hearing of cruelty takes its toll on me. It wears on my soul & breaks my heart. It creates a lingering pain that stays with me and devastates me.

How is it that we are called the human race when often we are anything but humane?