Liz, I was terrified to read the post. Honestly, I said, "ohhhh nooooo" out loud when I read just the subject. I was so afraid it was your beloved Bud.

The poem was so touching. It was so sad. I can just see the poor creature wagging it's tail, thankful for touching, if not but for only just a moment before it is put to death.

I hope that poem circulated so widely that it enlightened some otherwise irresponsible pet owners to think twice before breeding their pets for profit, or for the novelty of having puppies or kittens.

Delidog, I can't even find the words to comment on the cat who had it's feet cut off. That is exactally why I don't think I want kids. What kind of world is this? It's terribly scary and I don't know how much longer I can take it. Something HAS to be done.