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There is a perception in our world that the lives of human
beings are in some way of greater value, than those of other living creatures. There
is zero logic behind this, beyond conditioned perception; leading us to believe that having an ability to speak with words and use tools to build civilisation, renders us Earth's most important species. It is an idea I reject. To me, no religion or financial
excuse can change the idea how value – in all life, is determined through its capacity
to love. Nothing more, nothing less...
This story has recently been passed to my attention and – while difficult
to read as much as write, is a tale I feel vital in sharing; in order to help reach enough kind-hearted souls who see life as I do; and wish to help pass laws which shall hopefully renders stories such as this, a distant memory...
Billy’s Law is a recently created online petition; designed – amongst other
plans, to fast track legislation in Cyrpus to protect animals with
legal punishment for their persecutors, create a national database of animal cruelty cases,
and employ animal welfare officers across the small island. The idea for this law was created from the story of ‘Little Billy’, a stray four-week-old poodle puppy, caught wandering the
Anastasia Beach Hotel in Protaras, Cyrpus; likely looking for food and shelter, in order to survive another day in his
tough little life.
Following complaints from holidaymakers - and a few days
attempting to catch the defenceless creature, the hotel manager ordered two staff
members to ‘take care of the dog’. While any responsible, compassionate being would send
young Billy to an animal shelter for food, affection and a good scrub clean, the staff decided to throw the innocent living
being – alive, into a cardboard crushing machine; 'taking care of him', in their disgusting, twisted mindsets. It was only shortly after - when horrified tourists
heard Billy's screams of pain, the machine was stopped and the severely injured boy was removed from his living hell.
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| RIP - Billy. |
Billy was left in a coma with a broken back, internal problems, and brain damage. While emergency work and much love was sent to the poor guy, he was to pass away from the extents of his injuries. It is difficult for me to write this without feeling an intense nausea and
sadness at such a heartless, senseless and tragic loss of an innocent little
life; while at the same trying to contain my anger at the bastards who could physically
commit such an act. But I also am aware this issue needs to be addressed until Billy’s Law is passed; and I am not alone in feeling all the previous emotions documented.
Like most animals, dogs are wonderful, innocent creatures;
full of love and affection. And from the first born Pomeranian of centuries past, to the Pit-bull pups who will arrive in out world today - and all canines in-between, every dog is born with a heart of pure untouchable gold. While the majority of human beings are good to the animal kingdom, we need laws such as Billy's, to protect those in the future from horrific stories like these, ever happening. While the law may begin in Cyrpus alone, it is something I believe all animal lovers would like to see extended worldwide; maybe this is the next logical step - teaching the young who may never know, just how lucky humans are to have dogs in the world, and not the other way around...
There
is a perception in our world that the lives of human
beings are in some way of greater value, than those of other living
creatures. There
is zero logic behind this, beyond conditioned perception; leading us to
believe that having an ability to speak with words and use tools to
build civilisation, renders us Earth's most important species. It's is just a perception; not a reality. Support Billy’s Law, sign this petition, spread this
article, and remember just how beautiful and precious the humble dog actually
is to our planet.
RIP Young Billy. Rainbow Bridge will take care of you now...
