Animals need protection too

There is something inherently evil about inhumane treatment of defenceless animals.

Man's inhumanity to man is one thing in that we as a species are much more capable of looking after ourselves than most animals are, especially smaller animals like domestic pets.

But when we use our physiological advantages to prey on these members of the animal kingdom, we are no better than the brutal psychopaths that prey on society.

In recent weeks there have been news reports of poison being left out in parks and urban areas known to be frequented by dogs and cats.

Then there was the absolutely sickening story of these small animals being eviscerated and, in some cases, decapitated. Good samaritans were coming across these animals and taking them to the nearest veterinarian or animal shelter to see if there was anything they could do to help.

Most of the time there wasn't. People that do this type of

thing are sick in the head, and in many cases are just graduating to similar treatment of their fellow homo sapiens. They are not only sick individuals, but in time they will be very dangerous to the rest of us if they are not apprehended and dealt with.

If you happen across an animal that has been obviously abused or tortured, we beseech you to do the right thing -and the humane thing - by making the animal as comfortable as possible and bringing it to the nearest medical professional for assistance.

If you happen to know who did this, you owe it to society in general to report them to the authorities. There are laws against this type of thing, and they must be upheld or we are no better than a bunch of cave men killing whatever doesn't cater to us. It is morally wrong, and for those with strong faith, it is also wrong in the eyes of God. They too are his creatures.