Thursday, February 25, 2010

Furry Fury

I was wondering what I might blog about today. You see, I am a newbie in the world of blogging! Both my sister and aunt are complete pros making me feel a little bit more intimidated.
Eventually I will find my own style and be filled with confidence. I digress.

Back to the question at hand, "what shall I put on this blank canvas today?" As this thought entered my mind I literally looked up at the television that was barely audible to have my eyes completely assaulted by the visual content of a commercial featuring abused and neglected animals. You know the ones, Sarah McLaughlin singing sweetly in the background while they flash the most horrific photographs on the screen.

Now I don't know how you personally react to a commercial like this but I for one struggle deeply. I have changed the channel, muted the sound, left the room, watched them in their entirety and even whipped out my credit card and made a donation. The problem is no matter what action I take, they still ALWAYS leave me bawling and feeling complete rage. I mean the kind of rage I am unaccustomed to. The kind that people must feel just before they commit a heinous crime. Very few things in life fuel my fury like the abuse of animals. WHY? WHY? Even as I write this, I begin to feel that lump in my throat again, the feeling that if I ever came face to face with Mr. Michael Vick, I would actually be capable of doing physical damage to him. No, I am not usually a violent person but the enormous emotional reaction that I have in this arena shocks even me.

So what then, if I watch the commercials I must reapply all eyeliner and mascara of the day not to mention getting through the emotional trauma. Or I can change the channel and feel an overwhelming sense of guilt for not looking. Oye Vey...what to do.

Don't get me wrong, I feel that these commercials do exactly what they are designed to do and frankly I think it is a good thing. To bring awareness to those that have no clue. To provide a visual to those that won't otherwise look. It is painful....It is reality.... It is heartbreaking.

Lets all do everything we can to minimize this horrific act!

Here is a look at the three BEAUTIES I wake up to everyday!

3 comments:

  1. I have to turn those commercials off. I can't take it!

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  2. I LOVE this post. You're good at this. I HATE those Sarah Mglaughlin commercials. Even if there were no abused animals on the screen, hearing her sing brings me way, way down. I think this blog is going to be very popular. I like you're conversational style of writing. LOVE IT! kk

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  3. Nicki Looks SO DAMN CUTE! What a great shot! Little Lillie, not so much, but not bad for a Mexican! LOL

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