Oh, and I second Amy – if you end up with a ton of suggestions, I’d be willing to join in too.

Great post, as always. You rock.

A.J.
Team BtC4A

We’ve of course found that it is not cheap, which means we are eating a lot less meat. Since the new year, we have enjoyed about fourteen vegetarian dinners, and only a handful of ones containing any meat.

Of the meat we ate, about half of it was from “humane sources” (organic grass fed beef and wild caught fish) but two of our meals were just regular old meat at a restaurant. It’s a work in progress, but we’re trying.

While I do know the dangers of factory farming and the benefits of eating properly raised food (that includes vegetation), once we get our own diets straight, it will be time to consider making changes to our animal’s diet as well. A very expensive and very daunting task that I am frightened to consider. Maybe you can post about that?

I can’t wait to read your future posts. My suggestion is the shelter euthanasia of special needs pets. I have a soft spot for them having adopted 3 diabetic cats and an aggressive dog, but most shelters don’t feel there are adopters that want to take them on.

Christie,

There are shelters that participate in programs that partner with domestic abuse shelters for just this very reason. I very recently took in a woman’s cats while she got back on her feet. I’ve seen the shelter foster cats dogs and even one amazingly awesome rabbit to help out. There are programs out there that work and do wonders.

Fascinating stats you have here, I’m with you on showing the 50% how it can help them. One of my pet causes is pet stores and puppy mills, and I’m already working on a post to try and answer the questions store protesters often here about why someone should care where the puppies come from. Many people don’t know, and I’d bet the results seen at the stores would match your stats on who is selfish and who cares enough to change their thinking.

This is a great change-your-focus idea that can truly make a difference. Congrats on the brilliant idea!

Thank you for blogging the change for animals!
Kim Thomas
Team BtC4A

As you know, my personal mission is to help raise the value of cats in our society. I’ve been in numerous arguments in the last year trying to show people why they should care about the thousands of homeless cats in our community and why the answer isn’t just to euthanize them all. It didn’t solve the overpopulation of dogs that used to exist and it’s not going to solve the cat issues either. But until cats are urinating all over their door steps or damaging their properties, people don’t seem to think it is an issue worth supporting. Of course, as soon as those things happen they are raising hell at city hall, demanding somebody do something. I’ve made those arguments to people but it hasn’t really seemed to make a difference in their minds and it definitely doesn’t show cats at their best. I’d love to hear what you could come up with!

Vicki Cook
Team BTC