8/11/11
Dog zones and why I will never own a dog
First off, I just want to say that I am not a dog hater. I love dogs. I grew up with dogs my whole life. They are a great companion and it has been proven that petting dogs can relieve stress. However, there are a lot of people who don't like it when dogs are constantly barking or when you have to smell dog poop because someone didn't clean up after their dog. I live in an apartment and we are not allowed to have dogs. The housing behind us allows pets because they are townhomes. The other night, we were trying to go to sleep and 2 dogs were constantly barking from 10-11p.m. Kyle went to the townhome and knocked on the door but noone answered. We figured the people had gone out and left the dogs out. Kyle decided to call the police and report a nosie complaint. The only thing they can do is leave a note. This ordeal really upset us.
For this reason, I think there should be dog zones. There should be parts of town designated to be dog free zones where people cannot own pets. They would enjoy peace.
I will never own a pet because I believe it is unfair to them. When we go to work, we leave our pets behind. Is that in their best interest? They probably would like it if they were not locked up and could be free to run. If you only have one dog they would probably get very lonely as well. Also, there are animals that get abused and abandoned. If there wasn't such a demand for pets their wouldn't be breeders and therefore less animals. Breeders are out to make a profit and probably don't care for animals. Animal mills do not have a good reputation. Mother animals are forced to start breeding at a very young age and being impregnated as soon as they give birth. The animals are also forced to live in very poor conditions.
Owning a pet is expensive and is a time commitment. Buying food, toys, brush, leash, etc. adds up. There is a time commitment of walking the dog and giving it the attention it deserves. Also, you have to clean up the poop which is not very fun.
There is also the debate of feeding animals a vegan diet since I am vegan. I wouldn't want to force an animal to eat a vegan diet just because I am vegan especially since cats and dogs are naturally carnivorous. So, due to my morals I would have to feed my dog meat. However, I am opposed to the slaughtering methods in order to obtain their food.
Please have your pet spayed or neutered.
For this reason, I think there should be dog zones. There should be parts of town designated to be dog free zones where people cannot own pets. They would enjoy peace.
I will never own a pet because I believe it is unfair to them. When we go to work, we leave our pets behind. Is that in their best interest? They probably would like it if they were not locked up and could be free to run. If you only have one dog they would probably get very lonely as well. Also, there are animals that get abused and abandoned. If there wasn't such a demand for pets their wouldn't be breeders and therefore less animals. Breeders are out to make a profit and probably don't care for animals. Animal mills do not have a good reputation. Mother animals are forced to start breeding at a very young age and being impregnated as soon as they give birth. The animals are also forced to live in very poor conditions.
Owning a pet is expensive and is a time commitment. Buying food, toys, brush, leash, etc. adds up. There is a time commitment of walking the dog and giving it the attention it deserves. Also, you have to clean up the poop which is not very fun.
There is also the debate of feeding animals a vegan diet since I am vegan. I wouldn't want to force an animal to eat a vegan diet just because I am vegan especially since cats and dogs are naturally carnivorous. So, due to my morals I would have to feed my dog meat. However, I am opposed to the slaughtering methods in order to obtain their food.
Please have your pet spayed or neutered.
8/4/11
Acceptance
So, I am learning how to accept other people. I am doing this because I want people to accept me especially since I am different. I am vegan, I am an atheist, I don't want children or pets, I am not consumed by the consumerist world and I don't want to live in one place for a long time. I have always felt that I am a very judgmental person and I feel that people are judging me all the time. I am not myself around other people. I don't want to criticize people for how they live their live. I want to understand how people live and what they believe.
I will do this by realizing people are who they are and there is no changing them. As much as I would love to persuade people to become vegan or atheist, it is hard to change people's minds. I would be more than willing to answer questions but I don't want to be pushy. I don't want to be that person standing outside of the library trying to get people to donate money to planned parenthood. I feel like they just come at you. Often times it is on a weekend when the last thing you want to do is talk to people. It's not like I do not approve of Planned Parenthood. I am in support of them and I think it is great what they are doing. But, to force people to talk to you is not right. I feel bad ignoring them but that's what you have to do if you don't want to talk to them. Same thing with telemarketers. They suck you in. I know, because I was a telemarketer.
How do you not get irritated when people do what you wouldn't do? Accept people as they are. They were raised differently than you. Maybe you can learn something from them. Just because I decided to be vegan, atheist and not have children doesn't mean that everyone in the world needs to be like me. The world would be boring. So embrace people's differences. I know it is easier said than done...
I will do this by realizing people are who they are and there is no changing them. As much as I would love to persuade people to become vegan or atheist, it is hard to change people's minds. I would be more than willing to answer questions but I don't want to be pushy. I don't want to be that person standing outside of the library trying to get people to donate money to planned parenthood. I feel like they just come at you. Often times it is on a weekend when the last thing you want to do is talk to people. It's not like I do not approve of Planned Parenthood. I am in support of them and I think it is great what they are doing. But, to force people to talk to you is not right. I feel bad ignoring them but that's what you have to do if you don't want to talk to them. Same thing with telemarketers. They suck you in. I know, because I was a telemarketer.
How do you not get irritated when people do what you wouldn't do? Accept people as they are. They were raised differently than you. Maybe you can learn something from them. Just because I decided to be vegan, atheist and not have children doesn't mean that everyone in the world needs to be like me. The world would be boring. So embrace people's differences. I know it is easier said than done...
8/3/11
Going Green
1. Use reusable cleaning cloths instead of paper towels. Use reusable napkins.
2. Change lightbulbs to compact fluorescent lights.
3. Use rechargeable batteries.
4. Shade windows in the summer.
5. Use less toilet paper.
6. Only fllush the toilet after pooping.
7. Pay bills online.
8. Drive through a parking spot. (uses less gas)
9. Ride your bike or walk whenever possible.
10. Fill the dishwasher as full as possible.
11. Turn thermostat down.
12. Unplug things when not in use.
13. Take shorter showers.
14. Buy in bulk.
15. Recycle!
16. Bring your own bags to the grocery store.
17. Don't buy bottled water.
18. Bring your own coffee cup to coffee places.
19. Use oil lamps instead of lights.
2. Change lightbulbs to compact fluorescent lights.
3. Use rechargeable batteries.
4. Shade windows in the summer.
5. Use less toilet paper.
6. Only fllush the toilet after pooping.
7. Pay bills online.
8. Drive through a parking spot. (uses less gas)
9. Ride your bike or walk whenever possible.
10. Fill the dishwasher as full as possible.
11. Turn thermostat down.
12. Unplug things when not in use.
13. Take shorter showers.
14. Buy in bulk.
15. Recycle!
16. Bring your own bags to the grocery store.
17. Don't buy bottled water.
18. Bring your own coffee cup to coffee places.
19. Use oil lamps instead of lights.
8/1/11
Vegan for environmental reasons
1. Nearly 1/3 of the land surface of the planet is dedicated to livestock.
2. Animal waste seeps into rivers, lakes, and oceans killing wildlife and polluting air, water, and land in ways devastating to human health.
3. Farmed animals in the US produce 130 times as much waste as the human population.
4. Livestock is responsible for 18% of greenhouse emissions measured in CO2 equivalent.
5. Livestock are responsible for almost two-thirds of anthropogenic ammonia emissions which contribute significantly to acid rain and acidification of eco systems.
6. Livestock accounts for over 8% of global human water use.
7. Expansion of livestock production is a key factor in deforestation.
Facts from "Eating Animals" and "Vegan Outreach"
2. Animal waste seeps into rivers, lakes, and oceans killing wildlife and polluting air, water, and land in ways devastating to human health.
3. Farmed animals in the US produce 130 times as much waste as the human population.
4. Livestock is responsible for 18% of greenhouse emissions measured in CO2 equivalent.
5. Livestock are responsible for almost two-thirds of anthropogenic ammonia emissions which contribute significantly to acid rain and acidification of eco systems.
6. Livestock accounts for over 8% of global human water use.
7. Expansion of livestock production is a key factor in deforestation.
Facts from "Eating Animals" and "Vegan Outreach"
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