There is someone in the north central part of Phoenix, AZ where I live who is killing
and mutilating people's pets. Cats, now a smaller dog.....homeowners, pet owners in
this older, quiet little gated community are frightened and angry. I am horrified and
confused. What the hell?
It's bad enough to have to see the pickup trucks and cars plastered with hate slogans
for our president. I realize I live in an uncivilized territory. The disharmony and mental
chaos can be incredibly draining. Is this shocking murder and mutilation stuff just
another facet of the ground level hatred that lives here?
The police have gotten involved and are documenting this most recent case after
several others that have taken place. Apparently there are similar atrocities happening
across the valley in Mesa. While I do feel very alone and cut off from humanity
with the prevailing stupidity and racism that runs rampant here, I am thunderstruck
by this horrible, horrible violence to the most innocent among us. My cat, or
anyone's cat or dog means everything. We love them completely and they give the
kind of emotional support and unconditional love that means more than words can
adequately express. I am of the opinion that beloved house pets should stay indoors,
so they can be protected from the craziness on the streets. But they sure shouldn't
have to be in danger of this kind of nightmare scenario.
There has been conjecture by psychologists weighing in on the violence against pets
across town that this sort of deranged behavior can lead to even worse things, like
perhaps serial killings of human beings. It feels like we are in a fatal nose dive here
in Arizona regarding mental health. I am so sad and heartsick about this kind of
terrible violence. It feels like it resonates with all the other verbal violence out here,
the negative memes against women, Obama, and all the lies that get constantly
re-told and reinforced in the one-sided media.
This should never happen to these precious little innocents. I want to do something
but I don't know what. I feel afraid for all of us in a really basic way. While this
sort of thing has no doubt happened before, it feels even more ominous and scary
due to the times we are in.
Please send a little grace out here, and I will gratefully send some back to you.