Rudeness of ITV

This is something that has made me more and more angry since I saw it. As an active member of ISF Kids, a young people's environmental group based worldwide, this affected me hugely. Now, what am I talking about? Did any of you see ITV's programme 'Super Tiny Animals'? It showcased the popularity of miniature ponies, dogs, monkeys, cats, pigs etc. Oh yes ITV, what an excellent idea to show it a month before Christmas(!) F****** idiotic! That's sent the whole 'A dog is for life, not just for Christmas' out of the bloody window. The whole thing could have been an hour long advert for puppy mills, the most evil dog breeding places in the world. What happens to that cat you saw when you were considering adopting a pet from a shelter but opted for a cute little pure bred kitty which you spent over £200 on? It was 75% likely to have been gassed in a specialised chamber (remind you of anything?) or euthanised. That cat could have a happy home if these breeders didn't have demand for more cats.

I adopted my two cats when they were 10 weeks old. They didn't have a pure bred mum and their dad was likely to be a alley cat. So? I love them to bits. Others may not see it as they can be extremely shy. Once you work you butt off at gaining their trust, you can have so much pleasure from them. Casper is currently nestled in the log basket - much cuter than any 'pure-bred'.

Also think of these pets. They're bred to look cute and pretty. They're likely to have severe health issues or at the least, a miserable life wearing dresses in a show ring. That's not being an animal. That's being a toy at the human's disposal.

Oh and guess what ITV then advertised in the break? A documentary about young people with physical and mental illnesses, 'appropriately' named 'My Child's Not Perfect'. **** you ITV. Every single person is different and THAT makes them wonderful. I'm profoundly deaf. Gosh! Does that make me 'imperfect'? I will be emailing the producers and encouraging others to do so too. It kills me to think of all the unwanted Christmas pets left to suffer by Easter.

Thanks for listening and please do what you can to help.

xxx