Pouty Pups and Pandas

The canine creature of habit around here has yet another window shot to show you all.

Astrid sure gives us our weekly dose of déjà vu.

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Now, of course, it's time for today's installment of the A to Z Challenge.

We've reached the letter P. Our theme, as most of you already know, involves putting animal-inspired twists on the titles of classic stories. Today we went with a title that is actually that of a play. We're talking about Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. Did you know that the full title is Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up? That's a bit of a mouthful, though, so we just went with Peter Pan, but of course changed it to this:

Panda bears happen to be one of this here human's favorite animals. So, I had a lot of fun doodling up Peter Panda.


Happy Wednesday, friends!

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Our Tip of the Day:

 

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. For this reason, we're going to have a bit of a series of tips on how to recognize potential cases of cruelty, as well as what we can do to help. Today, we're going to start by giving a simple overview of what cruelty can look like. First, of course physical abuse toward an animal is cruelty. Neglect is another form of cruelty, and can include situations such as when an animal is left outdoors in extreme or unlivable conditions with no shelter, food, or water. In a similar line of thought is hoarding, which can include too large of an animal population for the space provided, extremely unsanitary conditions, and lack of nutritional, medical, and other basic care for the animals. Another example of neglect and cruelty to animals is abandoning an animal, such as in a vacated home or outdoors. Other examples of cruelty to animals include leaving an animal alone in a hot, or even cold, car, as well as any form of dog fighting.

There are, sadly, a great many examples of animal cruelty and neglect. Since animals can't speak for themselves, it is of course important that we all be aware of what cruelty is, and what forms it can take. Our vigilance and diligence may be the only way for some innocent, helpless animals out there to receive the help and care they need. So, do make sure that you are aware of the sad yet true facts of animal cruelty and neglect. This way, you can know it when you see it, and can thereby seek help for the afflicted animal or animals. Tomorrow, we will discuss some of the ways we can address situations of cruelty and neglect that we might witness.