So today I screwed up. I am all the time reminding my help to be careful and watchful. Dont forget to close gates, doors and always double check and if your not sure check again. Well with all that got on me and everything I have going on in my head I lost sight of the very thing I preach about and thats SAFETY. My guy comes running telling at me one of my cats is out at that moment I felt sick, one for being so stupid and two for putting my animal in a situation where I may have to end his life in order to keep the public safe. When they are in their enclosures thats there safe zone when out they can take on a whole different character or personality by getting overly aggressive because they are spooked and unsure of their surroundings which can de a lethal and deadly act. I told my guy to go in and close the door because if anything is to happen I rather if be me than anyone else. I looked at my big boy and said ok buddy lets not be out here I was quiet and calm as well as the other animals as they knew something was not right and I felt they were trying to keep calm and not add to the situation. He looked at me and looked around a time or two as I was keeping eye contact with him at all times. Again I say come on buddy lets go, lets get back in here to my surprise he does try to go in but gets stopped my the fence and the gate that has swung shut. I calmly stand between him and the door and guide him back in and as quick as it started it was over. I have said time and time again these guys do not make good pets due to their size and the danger that comes with them but I have did this for so long I dont know any other way of life they are my passion and love and the things I trust most in this world. I do feel good on the fact that I love, respect and take care of all my animals and I feel that went along way with him and the fact he respected me as much as I respect him. I learned two things today one everyone makes mistakes and sometimes that single mistake can cost a life and two my passion and experience helped us both to say thank you God for watching out for us both today. I could have never mentioned and no one other than my help would have ever known this but felt I should share it. In time of panic to just take a moment, address the situation and approach it with a clear head and a little watchful eye of God always helps too :)
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 20:48:04 +0000
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