I work in a large hardware store. Yesterday, I saw a strange sight. A little girl was holding a guinea pig in a piece of cloth. Later, the girl, the guinea pig, and, I assume, her parents approached me. The man had a question for me. I noticed that the girl hit the guinea pig on the face at least a few times. She did this with the palm of her hand. I didn't say anything, for which I am ashamed of myself. I should have said something. I don't know much about guinea pigs. The guinea pig did not make a noise while this was happening, nor did she try to squirm away. Maybe she didn't hit her hard. It's no excuse. I was at work. Fear of being fired may have been the reason why I didn't act. That is my only explanation. But I was a coward. I have said things to other people before about how they, or their kids, are treating animals. Animals need people to take a stand and help them when they need it. I let that tiny, defenseless animal down. Is she living a life of fear and pain, because this little girl is terrorizing her? Do the parents not care if the girl treats the guinea pig like a toy, and not a living animal that can feel pain and fear? And, once again, there is another reason to not bring kids into this world. Many of them abuse, terrorize, and torture animals.
I had hoped I would get another chance, but I didn't see that family again. If I do see them again, I hope I will have the courage to say something. The man was a tough-looking, muscle-bound guy, but I shouldn't be afraid. Right is right, and wrong is wrong.
But, again, as an animal lover, how can I possibly enjoy myself while tons of horrible shit is happening to animals all the time?
Animals are more humane than people. It's a sad truth. I see this more every day.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, you did nothing wrong. You had your job to think about. I once saw a (former) friend flush a live goldfish down the toilet because he was too lazy to care for it anymore.
When I asked him how he would feel about his life ending in such a deliberate and cruel way, all he could do was shake his head and call me a nut. End of friendship.
The DVD about A Street Cat Called Bob is now waiting for me at the library: I can't wait to see it! Were you able to find the book (most libraries have it)?
Don't question what happened to you at work recently: In today's cruel and insane society, you did the best you could do.
Let me know if you found the book or DVD,
Dylan
Thanks, Dylan. Based on your recommendation, I finished reading Bob yesterday. I really enjoyed it. Of course, I felt the need to see video of him, so I did. It's a great story. As a result of helping Bob, James obviously helped himself in the process.
ReplyDeleteGlad to learn this! I'll be picking up the DVD tomorrow. I can't wait to see it!
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