So Tender

Most people don't make the connection that meat is the flesh of a once living creature, and yes, the way most animals are raised and transported to slaughter is on its own often a form of cruelty. There's nothing wrong or shameful about connecting to the piggies the way you did.

I dream of an enlightened society where most people are vegetarians, but those who aren't are somehow supportive of smaller farming operations where animals are treated with dignity and sensitivity, and lead stress-free lives before going to slaughter. Currently, that's not the case with most production facilities. I visited a friend just today who every year raises two pigs for meat to feed his family for a year. The pigs have a large pen, with shade trees and plenty of fresh water and food. They live good lives and are tended to and cared for, and it is difficult for him and the kids on the 'Day' when they are killed and sent to the butcher. But it's a good lesson for the kids to be involved with the entire process, because they gain a real sensitivity towards these animals that nearly become pets, and the sacrifice that's made so that they can eat to survive.

Your prayer is SO important; I hope more people read your story and understand your sensitivity and compassion. It makes a huge difference when we honor life for the sacred gift it is. Thanks for sharing-

:'( Poor piggies!! ='''''''( Poor babies... :((((( Don't feel silly, because the world is mostly broken and we need compassionate people like you who care X'(

One of those earth moving moments when a truth hits us like a brick in the head, and you wonder how you could have missed so obvious a connection.



I guess we all act "out of sight out of mind" or we'd be overloaded with all that happens in the world.



You are welcome to feel how you feel, but I do not see your view, nor your strong reaction as silly. It is people with imagination and empathy that we need to stop the race from knocking itself off and ruining the planet.



I applaud your honesty and compassion.



I also suspect you'd know the "dogs in heaven" story?



*****Hugs****** to sustain you..........and to share around to those lonely or afraid in the world

the world needs soft hearted people just as much as it needs the jaded ones. You are not silly for having those feelings. I am from the country and have raised hogs and cows for meat and i know whats going to happen to them and i still feel a little bit sadness when it is time for them to go.

I told you that you were not silly but a lady with a lot of compassion and love for animals and people,and i love you for it. XXXXX

I believe in reincarnation.Those little guys will become something beautiful and spectacular ! Its ok Sis.Its all part of the great cycle.Love and hugsxxx

that sorry makes me so sad sweety i am sorry u had to see that

It's the mass destruction of animals who is a crime, and the way they do it !

I love you, I am crying too.

I don't think your story is silly at all. It's beautiful. So often we take things for granted, like life and being cared for. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own suffering, we forget others' suffering. Poor little piggies. If it is any consultation, my brother drives trucks and use to work on a farm. He says that pigs like going for drives, so at least they had some happiness. My mother won't eat veal, because they make the baby cows suffer before going to slaughter. I have never eaten veal either, or ever had a desire to.