I am so happy that Amee was rescued from the hands of yet another human treating her inhumanely. I agree with a previous post that it is usually the fault of the parents that a child would deem these actions, animal abuse, acceptable. Or the child is acting out from neglect. THIS is why I was happy to hear this past week that some schools will start teaching children that animals, all animals, have feelings and can feel pain. I urge all of you who care about animals to teach any children you come into contact with the same valuable information - whether it be a neighborhood child, a niece or nephew, whoever, wherever. I know that many parents are feeling overwhelmed with the tasks at hand (making a living, keeping a roof over their heads, food on the table, gas in the car, etc.) but I'm sorry, this is no excuse to not teach your children respect for ALL living beings. Animal abuse has to stop. Animal activists are multiplying, finally, and punishment is increasing (finally!) and maybe someday, somehow, these heinous acts will be few. We can only hope and keep working to make it so. Our beautiful furry friends are counting on us and thanking us with their loving eyes, purrs, woofs and licks. We can't give up. The price is too high.

Bless you for adding Amee to your family and bless those children who were smart, caring and courageous enough to stand up and call your attention to this unacceptable behaviour.