A question seemingly worthy of asking

“Gracie” has been a special blessing “in our home” for over 7 years now; prior thereto, “Winston” for some 14 years; along with likewise many precious years with “C-Cat.” “Gracie” and “Winston” of course being beloved Canines (Dogs), and “C-Cat” a likewise adored Felis catus (Cat).

As countless millions (if not billions) of similar examples of “shared residences” with we of the so-called superior species, Humans (Homo Sapiens), have long taken place throughout our ever more occupied Earth.

At this point, it seems noteworthy that for the most part cats appear to basically “tolerate” us. While dogs clearly seem blessed (possibly burdened/cursed) with the capacity for “unconditional affection/love” for we humans—and in a shamefully much-too-many cases, even for the most undeserving among us. As, on the other hand, our likewise human capacity for “tolerance” and “unconditional affection” for one another—and for other life-forms we share this Earth with—well . . . that seems to be a work in process with indisputably “much, much room” for improvement.

For example, on December 3, 2021, “Ranger,” a 3-month old German Shepard puppy, who reportedly had been frolicking in the backyard on that not so long ago unseasonably warm winter day, was found brutally and savagely decapitated. And as reported by the Parsons Police Department . . . “It was very much a targeted attack. The officer’s car was sitting out in the driveway, so they knew who their intended target was and what they were going to do with it. They found her home and attacked, basically, a family member.”

And then, on August 21, 2023—as previously reported by the Parsons Sun and Parsons Police Department—“Karim” was found unresponsive and deceased “in his kennel,” after working a 12-hour night shift. “Karim” was a 4-year old Belgium Malinois, reportedly trained in tracking and narcotics, and an instrumental member—and the inaugural member—of our Parsons K9 Program. A most devastating loss long mourned by many. As page 2 of the Sun’s 10/17/2023 Edition includes a related article titled, “Sheriff suggests charging K-9 handler.”

A question seemingly worthy of asking . . . “In lieu of the inherent risks and other down sides of a “kennel,” why is “an instrumental K9 member" not provided appropriate accommodations for “shared residence within” and the crucial benefits of the "therein" 24/7 due care, respect, protection, and otherwise attention of, our Parsons Police Department facility?" Again, just asking. 

                            —Ann & James Moore Parsons, KS 10/18/2023.

[In addition to "above" posting, this personal essay was also submitted, 

10/18/2023, to the Parsons Sun as a Public Opinion article . . . and was subsequently published on Page 4 of the Sun's 10/24/2023 Edition (re: Display at "bottom" of this post).]

                                             

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K-9 Karim 

(Re: "Above" Photo Displayed on Page 4 of Parsons Police Department

Community Report in 10/20/2023 Edition of the Parsons Sun.)

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[Re: The "above" Public Mind article copied from 

Page 4 of the Parson Sun's 10/24/2023 Edition.]