XIX 



THE HOME AND CARE OF THE DOG 



ALMOST every individual has his own way 

 of treating the pets of his household, from the 

 thoughtless master who considers "anything 

 good enough for a dog," to the traditional 

 fine lady who provides her pet with an apart- 

 ment of his own, containing every appliance 

 for the toilet, and every article of adornment 

 and luxury that can possibly be used about 

 him, including a maid to attend to his needs. 

 No one seems to think it involves a question 

 of right and wrong, or that there is any moral 

 responsibility attached to the keeping of pets ; 

 but I maintain that there is, and, further, that 

 no one has a right to take into the household 

 an animal who cannot speak for himself (at 

 least so that the careless can understand) with- 

 out giving thought and care to his comfort 

 and health, and more to his happiness. 



The middle course between the two ex- 



