Auntie Charo's Soapbox

But sometimes I get notes from cyberspace friends that ahare their views.
A close friend has written about the way the grayhound dogs have been treated. I hasten to say that Guam is not the best place to raise a pet. Dogs are certainly not a man's best friend here. Drive aroud and check out how many are tied with heavy chains with no shade and
no water but in the end, their owners are the very strangers. They were free and without knowing how traumatized the animals were, it was vogue to have one to brag about....maybe even fight with a pit bull.
Last week, I was speaking with a young Chuukese girl and she was talking about eating dogs. I immediately worried about the litter waiting to be weaned. But, there are many other nationalities that find the eating of dogs a good thing. I can't imagine that I could ever do this but can do nothing about those that do.
I'm happy that there are some people who care enough about the dogs toget them sent away. Exactly as they were rid of from the place they once called home is exactly the reason we don't deserve to have a man's best friend because sooner or later, the animal becomes a man's worst enemy, not worthy of unconditional love and certainly not worthy of care.become homeless
At the same time, I have to say that the Feds have to help those who come from outer islands because they(U.S.) have an agreement with them. They come here as others do and become homeless. These aren't counted properly because they gather in one house, sometimes three or families at a time and they all have a quest card that the Korean mom and pop stores sell them cigarettes and beer. Most of the lucky won't take a job because it'll affect the amount they get from the Feds. Most won't pay GMH for their medical care...most don't have registration or insurance for their vehicles..........they fill up our jails and drink so much they aren't able to cross the streets.
I feel for the greyhounds, but I feel worse for those that come here and become human parasites and much worse, we can't do a damn thing about it............oh that compact impact agreement.........good for some.........terrible for Guam.......and as I write this, I weigh which of the two is heavier!