Reservoir Dogs

people are frightened by pit bulls but they are not instinctively aggressive however their temperament is influenced by the owner. In the article “Dog Bite Statistics” explains that “Owners of pit bulls who attack and kill other people are increasingly criminally prosecuted as homicide cases” (D.B.C.Center). In Tom Junod’s article “The State of the American Dog” he explains many characteristics and experiences about pit bulls. In the article, Junod describes his loving families experience owning…

There are various sides and opinions on animal cruelty, and they all vary according to the type of animal cruelty being done. In the article Is Hunting a Form of Cruelty for Animals? Dawn Laney, of the Greenhaven press illustrates the controversy on animal hunting after it was reported in the 2005 Washington post, that a young girl shot the first bear of the Maryland Bear Hunting season. In the eighth edition of Elements of Moral Philosophy, the authors Stuart and James Rachel in chapter 7.4,…

Imagine seeing a dog left in the LA river, how would you feel? Imagine being told you have to hurt a harmless kitten, would you? Animals don’t put themselves in the river, people did. An innocent kitten couldn’t beat itself, only a person could. Some people find it okay for animals to be harmed for human gain. When really, animals should not be abused, abandoned, or killed for human gains. Lots of people don’t realize how much there really is to animal abuse. Animal is legally defined as any…

I am writing to you, Jeremy Rifkin, today to talk about the article that you have written “A Change of Heart about Animals”. In the article you talk about how animals do have at least basic human feelings and if not more. That “many of our fellow creatures are more like us than we had ever imagined”. That we should do something about how we treat the animals around us. I absolutely agree with you and think we should treat the animals around us differently than we do now. There have been many…

number of recorded dog attacks—especially those involving pit bulls. Breed specific legislation against pit bulls is immoral and it harms the dogs along with their reputations instead of targeting irresponsible human behaviour as the source of the issue. Breed specific legislation is unethical because it discriminates based on physical appearances. It is important to note that "pit bull" is not an actual breed but rather a word used to describe a group of medium short haired dogs with square…

wants Jake to buy a stuffed dog. He uses logos to convince Jake that it is a good idea to buy the dog because it will “brighten up [Jake’s] flat” (78). However, in these lines, Bill has a sarcastic and joking tone, so he really does not mean for Jake to buy the dog. This shows that he is condemning others who might buy things just for their looks. Bill also describes buying the stuffed dog as a “simple exchange of values” (78). Jake can trade his money for one stuffed dog. While consumerism…

getting yourself a little sugar glider, make sure to get him a friend! Number Six: Capybara. The capybara is most commonly found in South America, and can weigh as much as 150 pounds. Roughly the size of a small pig, capybaras are loved for their dog-like characteristics. Loving and attention-craving, these loyal creatures have an impressive intelligence and fascinating adoration for water. Like sugar gliders, they enjoy having friends! Number Five: Fennec Fox. This little cutie has…

decision. Memories can either make or break a person, although no matter how bad something is you should always try and look on the bright side, instead of dwelling on the bad. The memory that I chose to create a box out of, was the day we picked up my dog from the airport. He was just a…

Each and every year, throughout the United States, millions of animals are left abandoned, abused or even killed. In addition to this issue, there is currently a pet overpopulation occurring in the U.S due to excessive breeding at puppy mills, dog breeding operations that put profit over the health and well-being of the animals. The majority of these animals, when left abandoned, are then euthanized due to minimal room in shelters. Upon having strong feelings towards this problem and wanting to…

Jonathan Safran Foer’s “Let Them Eat Dog” is an article based on why people find it unacceptable to eat dogs. In some countries because of religion it is taboo while others believe the thought of eating a pet is disgusting. Throughout the article Foer tries to justify the reasons why these standards are held to the extent in which it would be okay to eat dog. Foer uses a satirical approach when trying to inform his readers about why dogs are not eaten while using analogies and also proposing the…