Having just posted regarding Teja's law suit, my brain is still reeling from the vision of various officials who choose to leave helpless creatures in such horrific physical and emotional states.

In an effort to understand why it seems easy for these people to ignore their duty and the animals, I ask myself: "What do they get out of it?" If it is a matter of power and control, one would think that they would be seizing animals and shutting down the puppy mills left and right.

The next logical question is: "Could it be that in some small way these people identify with breeders and abusers?" I find it hard to believe that such a multitude of potential abusers are employed in the animal welfare sector.

As we go onward from that hypothesis, I ask: "Is it too much trouble and energy to attend to the complaints of rescuers and concerned citizens?" Do the managers of the complaints department feel it is easier to leave the status quo and just answer the odd phone call, finish some paper work and call it a day?

Anyone? Ideas? I'm sure there are many profound thinkers and more skillful students of the human psyche than I that have pondered this mystery. I would love to hear other theories that could lead me to an 'ah-ha!' moment and allow my poor brain a second of clarity as to why we must continuously do battle against those who refuse to act appropriately against brutality.