People talk the good talk, but do they walk the good walk?

Every little bit that somebody does, makes the world a little bit better. As for starving dogs, shut down all the breeders. Every dog that somebody buys from a breeder is keeping a shelter dog from being adopted!

dear Hatley, I have seen many of them; people who always talk about good deeds, but are not walking through making/doing any good deeds. People who talks a lot instead of taking any action or giving a little help that they can extend...

How do we save the pets? One pet at a time as if we each looked after an animal then it would make a difference

You're right, the world is what it is. And the people are the ones that create all the problems that need to be fixed. But it is always as you said, they keep on talking about the problems but nothing about how to fix them. Its like with politics, they all keep on saying the same thing and say they are on our side, the people, but that is plainly not true. And no one wants to change things it seems. I guess we just all have to do the best we can for ourselves and get through this life with as little hardship as possible. We are only here once and we all have to make the best of it.

I agree that many people talk a lot but they are not willing to do anything about things. To me, my favorite thing in the world is to help people. For example, the other day my husband and I took our kids out to eat for dinner. The waitress was telling another waitress that her son has to be with a babysitter now since her husband just took off and left her and her son. My heart broke. At the end of the meal we handed her $50. She said oh you pay at the counter not to me. I said no sweetie, that is your tip. Take care of your son. She smiled and said Are you serious? Really? I said yes, that is your tip, Have a Blessed night. I know I made her day by helping just a little. I love being able to help when I can, it makes my day in return! I much rather help than be helped... I also know it does not always take money to help either. I used to sing at a nursing home and the ladies there were SO happy every time I came. I kept them company and talked with them. It made me so happy that I could make them happy. I also raked leaves for the elderly because they were not able to do it anymore. They were so happy with just that little bit that I did. It is a Blessing to be able to help and serve others. If more people knew that feeling I think everyone will help a LOT more. =)

I agree with you completely. I have been saying the exact same thing for years. I try not to complain about the problems of the world, because unless I'm doing something to fix it, I don't really believe I have that much of a reason to complain. If you're not a part of the solution, you must be a part of the problem. Right?

Interesting thoughts here my friend. The biggest problem I think becomes when people want to own pets and then not ready to own up to the responsibility that this brings. Owning an animal is great if people take time to care for them, feed them, etc. When people do not take time to want to feed their animals or animals out there needing food it is cruel. Feeding them usually is cheaper than a child. So why are their not more people out there willing and wanting to help?

There are lots of things we can do in this world. We always can make this world better place to live. Love can do miracles in this world. I think with more power comes more responsibilities. Responsibilities not only to do better for us, but also for others. I think we have the responsibilities to make this world a better place not only for humans, but also for the animals. Giving food for starving is one of the greatest thing to do in this world. May God Bless You and all others who do these good things.

yes and when i used to have a lot of money, I donated to ASPCA and feed the children and many other charities. i still do at times when i have a little i can spare. when we went to the store a while back there was a couple of cats i fed part of my sandwich. so yes i do when i can.

yes, i have seen such people , who talk about the problems but when their turn comes to help, they just run away from our sight,. They just talk as you said, but never ever could help.

They say "practice what you preach", and I totally agree with that. What a beautiful world it could be, when every creature in this planet help each other to solve the issues of everyday life rather than destroying each other. Hunger, povery, war would be minimize. It's easier said than done but I believe,really, people need people. As an individual, I will do my best to help, one way or the other, even how simple it is, bring food to the hungry people or animals living in the streets. Thanks

as i can see in this world that is full of wonders, common things we see and encountered everyday are simple and we could ought to think that these are normal occurrences and that part of life as the earth phasing its orbit or axis to make day and night all over the world. as i noticed too that those common things that are just explainable and need not deep wit and algorithms to solve it are the things that were barely recognized and being given solution to solve this petty problems to consider but still rampant in the society. like this, hungry animals. i am guilty of this, because i shooed staggering dogs away rather giving foods for them to eat. i am afraid that this animal would bite me, so that is why. there is a certain agency that gives care to the wild animals who were being abandoned by their owners but like of the street children, they cannot accommodate all of the needs to adopt them all, well, i guess, that is the situation here in the philippines. thanks my madam :)

hi there! You are right, the world is not horrible, God never made anything that is not good. People let these horrible things happened. We've seen and heard lots of people reiterating what someone must do with this and that, others urge us to do something, to act on it but it makes me sick when these people who urges us do not perform what they want us to do. The best teacher is our own experience but the experience of others. For us to learn, its not always necessary that we have to experience the pains and the joys. Other's experiences should teach us as well. We must walk the talk!

Respected aunt, What the people are do ing we should not care. It is taught us by our elders. What is good, we should find out with the talks of the people and we should continue on the good way. It is upto us whether we focus on the talks or walks of other people. In this process we forget our our way. I do not bother what the people do. I care what I am doing.

There is no denying the truth in what you say, but I cannot realistically see the situation ever improving. Most of us are eager to give vocal support, but expect someone else to provide the action. I have been involved with a lot of fund raising over the years for the local hospital geriatric ward, but have done much on a more personal level. My neighbour recently took in a stray cat which had been roaming around for a while and was always hungry. We both fed it and I still have cat food in my cupboard, but I did not consider giving the animal a home. It seemed totally inconvenient for me to actually keep a cat, which may sound selfish but I do admit my faults. As for people who are hungry, this can be a difficult situation. I rarely give to beggars in the street who claim to be homeless, mainly because it is so difficult to decide who is actually genuine. Too many people are making a living today from begging, even though they are not really homeless, so as a result the genuine needy are often ignored and classed as the same.

I agree Hatley the world is not a horrible place...people are! by not doing what is right! people and animals have suffer famine and hunger for as long as we know[ and lets not start on cruelty to animals][or humans for that matter] but at the end of the day[ and lets be real] giving food stamps it only help for a day or 2...we should be looking at long term solutions and that should be a concern for the governments of any country in the world where a community should be able to sustain themselves with the help of their own government and then maybe poverty can be avoided...until then we can give the dog a bone but what happens after tomorrow?

I read a good many of your responses and it seems like most have taken this topic to cover animals in need. I think that is as good a need as any. There are so many needs in today's world and we live in a rich country that is blind to a lot of them. I hate to be pessimistic but it has been proven that human nature leans toward greed and without laws to prevent misuse, a lot of good organizations get abused for profit. I applaud the true workers of help but sometimes it is hard to see them for the fakes around them.

You know, this is one of my pet peeves. If people care so much about something that they say bothers them, they should do something about it. It isn't that hard, and it doesn't take much. People who constantly complain and criticize are difficult to tolerate.

Not long before,I have been moved by the scene where many people rescued dolphins stranded on the shore on a voluntary basis and let them swim back to the sea.On the whole,most people in the world are kind-hearted.If everyone no sooner said than done,this world could be even better.

Hatley, we must help other human beings and animals as much as we can. If we have enough money and have the ability to fulfill our needs and necessities, we must think about other persons who are struggling with poverty and starvation and help them as much as we can, this kind of helping activities will give satisfaction to us.