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Dogs have worked alongside
man for centurys and continue to give loyal and willing service in the
fields, on the racetracks, in the security services and in helping the
disabled.
Everyone in the UK will be
aware of the
Guide Dogs for the Blind charity,
perhaps fewer know of the equally praiseworthy
Hearing
Dogs project and there are many more schemes where dogs
serve man. However, we are more concerned in this section of the site
with dogs as domestic pets although I should perhaps quote Lord Tebbit
saying that they really "shouldn't be called 'pets', they are rightfully
'companions'."
Every child should have a dog
as companion and protector while growing up because I believe it teaches
commitment and responsibility However; for those of us in our later years
the rewards are even greater. Older people who have a dog live longer,
and if that sounds like hype, just ask your GP!
Moderator Stan's
Suzi
I do appreciate that some people have restrictions
placed on the keeping of pets by councils and housing associations. At
a time when dogs are being allowed into many hospitals and nursing homes
as therapy treatment for older people, this is inexcusable and I think
there could be a case to put before the courts under the Human Rights
Acts.
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