Things I'd Love to See in My Lifetime

[nycgadgetgirl]

In no particular order, here are a few dog-related societal improvements that I feel would have immense benefits for companion animals and the humans who love them.

• the psychological benefits of animal companions recognized so that the elderly wouldn't have to give up their pets when entering assisted living or nursing care facilities
• dogs proven to be well-behaved and under control (Canine Good Citizens perhaps) given the ability to fly in the cabin with their humans, without fitting under a seat
• an end to large commercial pet breeding facilities
• animals uniformly protected from neglect and abuse
• the sale of dogs, cats and other companions in pet stores made illegal
• an end to the mass murder of pets in "shelters" across our country
• humane education taught as a standard course in elementary schools
• an increase in residential and commercial buildings allowing pets

OK, that's more than a few. What are some things you would love to see happen that would benefit our companion animals and ourselves?

Originally published at Jenna & Snickers.
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