As someone who has been involved with a particular rescue organization
for a particular breed of dog, I have to agree with Neal's basic premise
that too many people consider pets to be some form of disposable toy,
rather than a long term responsibility.
However, having also been involved with the necessity of putting an
animal "down" more than once, with the attendant worry that it was the
right thing to do at the right time, I did not get the sense that the
"Navigator" took his decision lightly, nor does he need to explain his
reasons to those of us not there and/or familiar with the situation that
existed, at the time ..... nuff said.

otn

Simple Simon wrote:
It would seem to me it is up to you to prove me wrong.

So far there has been precious little evidence coming
from you that I was wrong. Why, you won't even
put a name to this horrible and painful disease you
say your kitten suffered from. The conclusions I
draw come from the words you wrote. Try writing
something more informative and I might consider
apologizing for being too harsh on you.

I attacked you more out of a desire to point out
pets are a very great responsiblilty not to be assumed
lightly. They represent an obligation not to be dismissed
easily. I felt you were an example of rather callous
behavior regarding pets that is epidemic these days.
I suppose it's useless to expect even one person
to agree with me these days but I have to try at least.

S.Simon

"The_navigator©" wrote in message ...

I frankly shocked that you can be so ugly and unjust. With no facts you
act as judge jury and executioner -perhaps you want to punish me for
disparaging comments on your new sails? Pathetic.

MC


Simple Simon wrote:


The Navigator's Lament

I had a kitten and I loved her so much
She was playful and gentle and so nice to touch.
But alas she went blind
And in my warped mind
A handicapped cat might never survive
And I fancied her better off dead than alive.
So I KILLED her . . .



S.Simon - loves animals