The canine registry for every man's dog

From a dog owner�s perspective we wanted to recognize the special bond and outright inter-dependency humankind experiences with their dog. Dogs, we suspect would want to recognize, probably in a very selfless manner, the very special bond they experience with their chosen companions and leader.

It is amazing to us that dogs, as a species and as individuals, would give up control over their own destiny, replace the canine pack with their �human pack�, and pledge themselves utterly to the well being of this new multiple species pack. They become willing to hunt for us, participate in all our daily activities, and protect, nurture and, if required, die for this new pack. Our dens, daily activities, and social life are understandable and similar to their own. The dog even gives up its ability to reproduce, in deference to the alpha dog couple, helping to raise their young. This has also been documented as a trait of wolves in the wild.

Dogs have honored humans in this way for millennia, but why has it taken this long for humans to recognize and honor dogs as contributing members (not only of the household, farm, ranch, and hunt) of society at large? Perhaps it is because we now have individually recognized Search & Rescue and trained Police dogs that have been spotlighted in the media, who are credited with saving many lives.

Undoubtedly, it is also because it is only in the last few decades that our advances in veterinary science and nutritional care have enabled the dog�s lifespan to increase to a significant portion of our own. As recently as the 1960�s a dog�s lifespan was calculated to average only a couple of years. Some would argue that it is only our current societies� affluence that allows us to dedicate a portion of our lives to these dog beings that have dedicated so much to us.

However, one can also argue that it is a societal evolution that now enables us to honor the dog. It has taken many decades for us as a society to delineate what humane values we should adhere to. This has improved the lives of the vulnerable humans among us that have been victims of exploitation in the past. Now, conclusive studies that show links between violence in humans, and violence and inhumane treatment of animals. To have a more civilized society, we need to address the causes of violence to both. A civilized society will show hallmarks of honor and respect for its smallest and weakest members. Honoring our beloved dog friends will increase the amount of care we can show for other members of our society, including the children, the sick, the elderly or disabled.

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