They don't have the time to take on animals with dietary…
““They don't have the time to take on animals with dietary restrictions and missing legs." "Do you think I don't know that? That's precisely why they're all here with me. No one else would take them. Angus, for example." She moved toward the Highland steer. "Some foolish merchant traveled to Scotland on holiday and decided to bring his wife a pet calf from the Highlands. Never stopped to think about the fact that he would grow." "Surely people aren't that stupid." "Oh, it happens all the time. But usually they make that mistake with pups or ponies. Not cattle." She shook her head. "They dehorned him in the worst, most painful way. When he came to me, the poor dear's wounds were infected. Infested, too. He could have perished from the fly-strike alone. That man was stupid, indeed. The only thing he got right was his choice of calf. Angus is exceedingly adorable." Adorable? Gabe eyed the beast. The animal stood as tall as Gabe's shoulder, and it smelled... the way cattle smell. Shaggy red fur covered its eyes like a blindfold, and its black, spongy nose glistened.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A character rescues a mistreated animal, highlighting compassion and the consequences of careless ownership.
In simple terms: Compassion for abused animals.
Key Takeaway
Show empathy and act against neglect.
Themes
compassion
responsibility
animal welfare
Mood
determined
empathetic
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- rescue work
- farm animal care
- advocacy
- education
- policy change
Key Concepts
ethical treatment
human-animal bond
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we prevent such neglect?
- What responsibilities do owners have?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic issues in animal trade.