We totally agree! Excellent post, @carolynstahl. We also think that animals, just as humans, want to be happy and avoid suffering. We are pleased to meet people like you who share our love for animals and promotes a better relationship with them trough their example. That's why we recently started our @letsteamup project, so we can help animals in distress through Steemit. We would be very happy to hear what you think about our initiative. Thank you for sharing your story. We'll keep an eye on your next thoughtful posts!