Chains of Burden

                                                           

Lefki was tethered 24/7.  I was able to start helping her; - walking, straw, a blanket.

     A great point of distress for me are the chained dogs in Greece. A drive through any rural area and one can not help but notice the large number of them. They are known as barrel dogs; their only shelter from the elements is a tipped over metal barrel that over time becomes rusted and full of holes.  Barrels, however, are not the only items used but whatever the material, these structures are often inadequate.  Sometimes I see dogs chained with out any form of shelter, making the barrel dogs lucky.

I Love Dogs.

     Simply put, I love dogs.  I am involved in their rescue where I live, when I can.  I have seen a great deal of cruelty and indifference towards many of their kind. When dealing with these types of issues one gets to see the dark side that certain people can have.  It frustrates me to no end.  The reality is that cruelty has lurked in the darkness as far back as humanity goes; whether it be towards animals, nature or each other.  I ask myself why and will we ever evolve into a more humane species?  Obviously, this is a rhetorical question.  However, I can’t stop doing what I do, hoping that my own actions are a step towards that evolution.