Monday November 2, 2009, 6:29 am
What does it say about society's mindset when children are encouraged to participate in a program that ultimately means the death of an animal they've befriended and whose trust they actively courted or when we dismiss a child's heartbreak at losing a beloved animal friend as weakness? The animals in 4-H programs are destined for one of two fates: They are either sold at auction for slaughter or are used as breeders for future "projects."

Monday November 2, 2009, 10:14 am
They should boycott these programmes... and make parents aware what is inside the packaging before allowing their children to open the box... cruelty cannot be condoned in any manner

Monday November 2, 2009, 10:20 am
I agree Chaz, they allow the children to make pets of these poor souls, then turn around and tell them to get them killed. No child needs to learn betrayal, non compassion and to have their hearts broken. What are they suppose to learn from that?

Monday November 2, 2009, 1:45 pm
I was in 4-H but I was in the horse program thank goodness...

Big gorilly Hgs