In the book the postman the hero ponders on the fate of those survivalist people who became the very first target of the hords of survivors trying to find food and weapons.
How about, when society rebuilds itself, we don’t have any pets (especially of the ‘languishing in a cage’ variety), but instead take better care of each other.Then we can have a well-cared-for citizenry as the benchmark of a healthy society. Big ‘boo hoo’ for the gazillion-dollar, house-pet supplies and veterinary services businesses. Don’t get me started on dog and cat poop.
@Kathy MarieMy pets don’t languish in a cage and get plenty of exercise. I also pick up after them. Perhaps it isn’t the pets, but the loser owners you should take issue with. And we have dance around goose poop in the parks.
There is a good case to be made that we wouldn’t ever have had a civilization if it hadn’t been for dogs. Dogs made it possible for us to hunt more efficiently and faster, which allowed us to stay in an area longer and develop simple agriculture.
I wonder… if we shared this world with other sentient species peacefully, would we still have pets? Do we seek out companionship outside our species for any specific reason? Random thoughts.
tmt about 11 years ago
@Pacopuddy, you’re absolutely right. Glad that you remembered the sandwiches.
cabalonrye about 11 years ago
In the book the postman the hero ponders on the fate of those survivalist people who became the very first target of the hords of survivors trying to find food and weapons.
Kathy Marie about 11 years ago
How about, when society rebuilds itself, we don’t have any pets (especially of the ‘languishing in a cage’ variety), but instead take better care of each other.Then we can have a well-cared-for citizenry as the benchmark of a healthy society. Big ‘boo hoo’ for the gazillion-dollar, house-pet supplies and veterinary services businesses. Don’t get me started on dog and cat poop.
cat3crazy Premium Member about 11 years ago
I wouldn’t want to live in a world without pets.
terrytsquared about 11 years ago
@Kathy MarieMy pets don’t languish in a cage and get plenty of exercise. I also pick up after them. Perhaps it isn’t the pets, but the loser owners you should take issue with. And we have dance around goose poop in the parks.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 11 years ago
PETS RULE!
craigwestlake almost 11 years ago
There is a good case to be made that we wouldn’t ever have had a civilization if it hadn’t been for dogs. Dogs made it possible for us to hunt more efficiently and faster, which allowed us to stay in an area longer and develop simple agriculture.
Tyrnn almost 11 years ago
I wonder… if we shared this world with other sentient species peacefully, would we still have pets? Do we seek out companionship outside our species for any specific reason? Random thoughts.