I don't know why hungry children came up here, but I said OK and thought about it. So: we have an "adopted" child in Uganda, last time we gave for a goat and his piglets, excess clothes (too small etc.) my grandma personally delivers to families who need them - here in Slovenia (some are happy, others make you think they're not grateful, but that's another debate), we send SMS with various keywords, buy UNICEF cards, gifts I often buy in Tri muhe store in central LJ, where there are handmade products of poor Africans, who then get the money directly for their work, since the product is not taxed, I was in Sri Lanka, where I helped a father buy powdered milk for children, donated money for tsunami victims on site, actually planned with my sister a visit to Uganda, where I'd volunteer for a while, but complications arose ... What else could we complain about? Hm ... I recycle (yogurt cups in Gorenjska can't be recycled separately yet, so I take them to collectors in LJ when going to work), don't smoke, save water, ride bike whenever possible, don't use pesticides ...
But there will always be someone to blame me. That's how it is. We can't return the world to the stone age, where natural selection is re-established (would we want that? There would be even more shit!). Everyone knows they do something that contributes to destroying nature. Because life is like that today ... Then there's economy and politics because of which we even talk about hungry in Africa, so I think Mr. Tom realizes one person can't save all hungry.
I also have a little dog. Found one. I have a chinchilla, saved from becoming fur. I have a turtle, thank God didn't end in sewer. And I have a 14 year old parrot. And I care for all and do all the above. And it's not hard for me. Hard is that there's so much intolerance here. And because of such intolerance, they are hungry, Mr. Tom. If anyone knows a way to help everyone, tell me. I'll sign up. Until then I have a clear conscience and to all who express hostility here in any way, I lay one thing to heart: when you think the real one and only problem in this world worthy of such insults and attention is dog owner, then rage at us. And, Tom & Co., one more: yes there are worse things than caring for a dog and worse things than dog poop that bothers you so much. Instead of dealing with it, take care of what really poisons the environment and isn't just occasional (doubt it) problem on the sole of your boot or sneaker. I don't like irresponsibility either, no mistake, but all this hostility I read here I no longer laugh at, but read with horror, as it's no longer just intolerance, but much more.
I know I alone can hardly change the world, but every little thing can do something. Whether I have a dog or not. Little thing also includes that I'm far from intolerant to anyone, be it dog owner or anyone else. I'm not a bad person - even if I have a dog.
Regards
Z.