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I always find that the greatest test of someone’s worth is how they treat animals. If someone abuses the helplessness and trust that animals (particularly pets like dogs or cats) give us in any way then they cannot be that great of a person in every other part of life. If I see a man greet a dog with a smile and any affection then I automatically assume that he can’t be the worst person in the world. To abuse an innocent and loving being is probably the worst thing I can imagine. This judgement on my part may not always be a good indicator of someone’s worth but I have to say I have no been wrong before.

The best judge is probably the animal themselves though. I know anytime I come into contact with a dog they immediately run to me because they feel the trust and love I have for them. Pretty much all cats too. I think dogs are the best judge though because unlike cats they are totally dependent on you for companionship and to take care of them, much like very small children. They take a lot of their feelings from us. So when my dog vigorously hates someone I have to take into account that there must be something wrong with them. Don’t get me wrong, she barks at everyone she meets, that is her way. And she usually at first dislikes all males, but it’s the ones that she never calms down with that causes me to see a red flag. They know so much about instincts and feelings that as humans we have yet to learn.

Yesterday while I was walking my dog, running her actually as she hauls butt out of the front door with me following trying to keep a hold of her leash, I thought about another though not perfect test of human kindness. I have noticed that the people who see you near the sides of the roads with your pet on your walks will either acknowledge you by slowing down or acting prepared to slow down in case they have to. They usually smile at us or make some kind of contact. But the people who zoom past without a thought about an animal breaking free from their owner never smile or look at you, and apparently have no thought of what could happen. I know there are so many variables like being in rush for something but anytime I am on the road when I see an animal I always make myself prepared to stop just in case. This is just another example of people’s differences. It is interesting though not at all 100% accurate.

I am an animal rights activist, I believe wholeheartedly that all animal have the same rights we do. Particularly pets, because they rely on our love and companionship as much as a child. That is why I am so very outraged over the NFL star who was funding dog fighting. Not only is this illegal in all 50 states but it is to me the most deplorable thing in the world. To hurt a dog is unthinkable. Dogs require so very little to be happy. Food & Water, naturally, but the thing they most crave is love. That is because their love knows no bounds. Their hearts are so pure. The thought of harming something so innocent – how could they? There is no such thing as a bad dog, they are not made that way. Dogs have bad owners which make them miserable & sometimes aggressive.

But it is people like this NFL player who are in the public eye and kids look up to them. Especially boys. To have someone that could be a hero to a kid behave in this disgusting way says a lot about society unfortunately. We, as humans who basically have control of the planet right now, we have a responsibility – no a DUTY to treat animals that rely on us with love and respect. We would certainly want to be treated fairly. All animals are equal, even though so much of the time we humans like to think/act like we are better.

Please visit the ASPCA or the HUMANE SOCIETY for ways to help bring these criminals to justice, to the full extent of the law. Don’t let this be YET ANOTHER case where a wealthy person can get away with anything they wish. Let’s stop this disturbing trend now, show the lawmakers we are watching and demand justice FOR EVERYONE – no matter if they are human or other animals.