So pets shouldn't be called pets... It's insulting.

Alec Swan said:
Whilst you have a point, of course, I would say that we have to deal with the world in which we live. Humans, be they enslaved or not, come first. Responsible animal management, is no more than a responsibility. Some are able to face it, but others aren't, and I will stand by my belief that those who wrote that report, were near delusional!!

Alec.
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Very good post.
 
I find it interesting to compare and contrast with a thread on Hunting Forum entitled 'Hitler, Saddam and Bliar'.
The last post by Fiagai (no 56) cites Nazi ideology regarding animal welfare, which is indeed ironic. Do AR types really care for animals or is it just that they have little empathy with people?
 
Gone way over the top there I think.

if they spent less time on silly pc crap like this and more time on the REAL issues of live horse transportation and welfare cases perhaps I would give a fig!!!!!
 
My dog is called "Ike" after Kyle's little brother on South Park who ran away because he didn't want to be circumcised - is that insulting?
 
Hebe... That's just it good money goes on people trying to think up new terms and terminology. And not enough on actually dealing with the real issues.

We love all our animals... And hubby calls NAS an overgrown pet. Pet to us equals love and respect.
 
I've just been discussing this with my cat, Fat Dave. He says he agrees with the report to some extent. He does not like being referred to as my 'pet'. It has always frustrated him. But he does not want to be referred to as my companion either. He finds this is setting him up to fail, as sometimes he simply doesn't have time to keep me company and quite frankly somedays he can't be arsed. He would much prefer to be known simply as my 'fat friend'.
 
basilcob said:
I've just been discussing this with my cat, Fat Dave. He says he agrees with the report to some extent. He does not like being referred to as my 'pet'. It has always frustrated him. But he does not want to be referred to as my companion either. He finds this is setting him up to fail, as sometimes he simply doesn't have time to keep me company and quite frankly somedays he can't be arsed. He would much prefer to be known simply as my 'fat friend'.
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But is he happy with the "Fat" part of his name? And having his name shortened? Wouldn't "Large David" be kinder? You really have to be careful as he could end up requiring the help of a Feline Psychologist.
 
I think the government should create a QUANGO to deal with this issue. Perhaps the board should consist of an equal numbers of animal and human elective so that we are sure that all are being equally represented. I would like to put myself forward as too would my goldfish "the black one".
 
millreef said:
I think the government should create a QUANGO to deal with this issue. Perhaps the board should consist of an equal numbers of animal and human elective so that we are sure that all are being equally represented. I would like to put myself forward as too would my goldfish "the black one".
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My sheep would quite happily offer his services on the Board, but his attention span is lacking somewhat and he could wander off for a scratch half way through. Maybe it's just a man thing..?
 
Henry has spoken to me about this too, and he says that since he comes to work with me from now on he wants to be referred to as my esteemed colleague, and he is going to speak to my boss about being paid a wage for his stress busting, poo picking and visitor greeting services.
 
Firstly, I have to say Janet George has a very good point!



Spudlet said:
Henry has spoken to me about this too, and he says that since he comes to work with me from now on he wants to be referred to as my esteemed colleague, and he is going to speak to my boss about being paid a wage for his stress busting, poo picking and visitor greeting services.
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Ah yes the assistant poo pickers, and if they don't help remove it, they roll in it. Do you think they would get paid for "accompanying and barking at quad bike" duties?


millreef said:
Listen mymare, there is no need to RAM it down our throats, it is what it is! Sheep are well known to be dishonest - they often fleece people.
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Oh Millreef, you are wrong on two points. A) nobody is RAMming it down your throat, on the contrary he is only part male now :( damn those elastic bands... and B) he cannot fleece anyone, as it was removed yesterday! He really is quite hurt by your woolly prejudices and has been bleating on about is all evening!
 
Henry is not allowed near quad bikes or Gators due to a distinct lack of self-preservation - I think any dog that can figure out that yes, they WILL get squashed and yes, it WILL hurt should get a performance related bonus. Possibly we should be drafting some SMART objectives tomorrow instead of me doing a presentation? After all, you have to take line management responsibilities seriously!
 
Spudlet said:
Henry is not allowed near quad bikes or Gators due to a distinct lack of self-preservation - I think any dog that can figure out that yes, they WILL get squashed and yes, it WILL hurt should get a performance related bonus. Possibly we should be drafting some SMART objectives tomorrow instead of me doing a presentation? After all, you have to take line management responsibilities seriously!
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That's a good plan. Perhaps we, including Fat Dave, The Black One (goldfish) and Seamus my sheep should all discuss health and safety for any dog who wishes to chase quad bikes? Each one should do a risk assessment, wear a hard hat and a back protector, and depending on the size of dog, travel boots??


JanetGeorge said:
Ah - offer him some mint sauce! That'll shut him up!:D
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GASP!!! You meanie!!!
 
I think I should also sort out some Moving and Handling training for when I get him to retrieve. And some time management training to help him stay on top of his busy schedule of walking, slobbering, eating horse poo, jumping on people, sleeping, walking some more...
 
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