Several news reports in our area as well as national news have identified inhumane, squalor, filth, and cruel boarding conditions of some kennels. Animal rights groups have been calling for more government oversight (which tax payers are responsible for) to monitor and close down these flea and disease infested kennels. Now that Cyprus (Cyper, Girl, Cat) has passed into the eternal heavenlies, we are pet-less. Kathy and I have agreed to remain pet-less for the near future (I’d like to one day have a talking exotic bird but that discussion can wait for now). I’m not a big dog lover however we once had a chocolate lab when we lived in Virginia so we’ve done the “dog thing.” It was fun while it lasted but didn’t work out. I’m convinced that if “Hunter” as he was called, was allowed 24 hours alone and unfettered in our house, he could have chewed the frame down to the ground. Nothing but saw dust and a few bricks would remain. Anyway, while I’m not neurotic about pets, (some insist on having multiple dogs and cats), I do try and take care of plant and animal life around me. Everyone who knows me, knows that I tried to get the boys to take Cyper out in the country and leave her multiple times. Right.
For the life of me, I cannot understand why these pet loving people that care enough about their dog or cat and pay good money to board them, would leave their beloved pet in one of these filthy kennels. I remember we once had to board Hunter for a week while we went on vacation. I went in, checked out the place myself looking for the comforts of home. I asked to see the cage, the running area, asked about the food etc etc. If I am this attentive, and I don’t even belong to PETA, why are these pet loving neurotics leaving their dogs and cats in kennels without checking the place out? Does it take government or citizen tax dollars to enforce healthy living conditions? The right thing to do is to check the place out and walk out, take your business somewhere elsewhere if living conditions are poor. Hello. Those types of establishments will go out of business if people walk. The condemned kennels they’re showing on TV that are so despicable would readily be recognized as cruel and inhumane the minute you drove onto the property, rolled down your car window, and took a good deep breath. Smell the air? By the way, Hunter still got “kennel cough” and had to be treated with antibiotics.
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