Yes, But...

You might or might not know this, but we spoil Dink-Dink a tiny bit from time to time. She’s treated much more akin to an actual princess than to the way our canine friends have been treated since time immemorial.

This is a happy, spoiled dog:

Attitudes about how dogs are treated have evolved a great deal during my own lifetime. I’ve seen more and more princesses who live most of their lives inside, sleep in the same bed as their “owners” (who really owns whom?), and take phenomenal preventative care with a carefully balanced diet, blood work at the vet, and general love and care.

I’ve seen fewer dogs chained to trees outside. I’ve worked closely with rescue organizations in order to help save dogs, volunteering to drive, or fostering, or adopting a senior Dachshund.

Technology and civilization have brought a greater opportunity for us to spoil our furry friends. That’s good, right?

Yes, but… if it wasn’t for those very forces, there wouldn’t be such a problem with overcrowding. Dogs ha…