Dogs and Laboratory Testing
I just finished watching something posted on Facebook that showed how a bunch of beagles reacted after they were released from cages where they had lived their whole lives, supposedly I guess, I'm not sure of the accuracy of their rescuers claim and would not be surprised if the claims of the rescuers were more than a little bit overdone or exaggerated.
In spite of my concerns about the claims of the rescuers, I would like to express my support for animal rights organizations because animals are subject to exploitation and have precious little to say about their housing, food, and care and a few advocates can't hurt.
I could be accused of more than a little bit of confusion, hypocrisy, and inconsistency because I like horse racing, dog racing, and lots of other sports that include animals like fishing, and being a carnivore is probably not a plus in this argument, but that's the way I see it.
If you have a dog, cat, or another pet you can no longer take care of, please try to get them adopted. The euthanizing of unwanted and sick pets at shelters may be necessary but it should not be business as usual and the use of animals in testing should be reviewed carefully and avoided wherever possible.
In spite of my concerns about the claims of the rescuers, I would like to express my support for animal rights organizations because animals are subject to exploitation and have precious little to say about their housing, food, and care and a few advocates can't hurt.
I could be accused of more than a little bit of confusion, hypocrisy, and inconsistency because I like horse racing, dog racing, and lots of other sports that include animals like fishing, and being a carnivore is probably not a plus in this argument, but that's the way I see it.
If you have a dog, cat, or another pet you can no longer take care of, please try to get them adopted. The euthanizing of unwanted and sick pets at shelters may be necessary but it should not be business as usual and the use of animals in testing should be reviewed carefully and avoided wherever possible.
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