how a person treats an animal.......

    • Gold Top Dog

    You acted rightly. And I would not put with someone abusing my dog, either. And this other friend is not much of a friend if he/she can't even see your side.

    Aside from that, the quote in my sig is a fairly accurate sentiment for me.

     

    • Gold Top Dog

    cakana

    I'm a huge believer that how someone treats an animal speaks volumes about their character. I understand that not everyone loves dogs (or cats or whatever), but to treat them inhumanely would send major warning signs up for me. I'm very protective of my dogs and wouldn't tolerate even the slightest cruelty towards them.

     

    I agree with that completely.  IMHO, you don't have to like them (although if the person dislikes animals I probably don't have much in common with them anyway), but you do have to respect them as living beings....