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Jenna Gates April 19, 2009

Things I’d Love to See in My Lifetime

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In no particular order, here are a few dog-related societal improvements that I feel would have immense benefits for companion animals and the humans who love them.

  • the psychological benefits of animal companions recognized so that the elderly wouldn’t have to give up their pets when entering assisted living or nursing care facilities
  • dogs proven to be well-behaved and under control (Canine Good Citizens perhaps) given the ability to fly in the cabin with their humans, without fitting under a seat
  • an end to large commercial pet breeding facilities
  • animals uniformly protected from neglect and abuse
  • the sale of dogs, cats and other companions in pet stores made illegal
  • an end to the mass murder of pets in "shelters" across our country
  • humane education taught as a standard course in elementary schools
  • an increase in residential and commercial buildings allowing pets

OK, that’s more than a few. What are some things you would love to see happen that would benefit our companion animals and ourselves?

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