Why post "horrible" stories.

[caseysmom]

My pet peeve is people that just post random news stories and don't even comment on them...I can go read the news.

[Catty1]

From March 22, 2003: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=23125

We have created a new forum for any post that is in some way controversial, upsetting, or just makes us go eeeew! In it are threads about the war, debates and arguments about religion, patriotism and politics, and the recipe for "poop cake."

Those posts have been "sent to The Dog House." If you are easily upset, The Dog House is not a place you want to go.

We do not mean any offense to dogs in naming it "The Dog House."

Pet Talk is designed to be a friendly place for people who know how special pets really are. It's not a suitable place for discussing the nature of war, which religion is "the true religion," or truly controversial subjects.

Many of our members, however, are compelled to discuss these issues. We have created "The Dog House" so that our members may share their thoughts in a friendly, caring considerate manner.

Don't be offended if your post is moved into The Dog House. If you are upset by a particular post in another forum, and think it needs to be sent to The Dog House, you can Private Message or email me or Paul. We know every pet is special, and every member of Pet Talk is special, too. We are just trying to make Pet Talk the friendliest place we can for all our members.
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[happylabs]

From March 22, 2003: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=23125

Thanks for posting that. I think that was before I was a member here. I have gone through some tough times of my own and right now I am trying to avoid negative topics. I guess I am an ostrich.

[Randi]

Helen, I think it's good you brought the topic up. Personally, I don't like to read stories about animal abuse, so I simply stay clear of them.

[Queen of Poop]

I think they are important stories and we need to at least know of them. It's the only way we can push to have animal rights put front and centre. To make the punishment for the humans more than just a slap on the wrist.

[Karen]

That's why the Dog House exists, so the "horrible" stories are easy to avoid.

[Laura's Babies]

I think we need a mix of BOTH just to remind us of how much cruelity there is out there in the world and to remind us to be more aware. A lot of them I don't read or watch the actual video but it reminds me that it happens in the world and makes me more protective of mine.