There's really no need to answer Diane because she has already put her finger on all the reasons why there is so little prevention of cruelty to animals in Canada.

There's very little prevention of cruelty to children too. Very little prevention of cruelty to the elderly and the addicted and the homeless and to all the weak and vulnerable. Child pornography is so vile that many people can't even bear to really think about it.

But we all must look hard and clearly at anything or anyone who causes or permits suffering or abuse to all weaker creatures - even if it's hard to see through one's tears. My hat is off to everyone who looks and then says, I am going to take some action to stop this evil.

Life is short - make it worthwhile. Take a look at what is wrong and stand up and add your voice to those of other brave people.

Money speaks; it is a voice too. Make a donation to Teja's Animal Refuge, either to its work or to its legal bills. You'll feel you're a better person, and you will be too!