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News-Sun, Evening Star & Herald-Republican: "Sunday, May 01, 2005
The Amish Cook
Line between human, animal blurs with pet�s age
By REV. DAVE HOGSETT
An ongoing topic of discussion at the Hogsett household is �Are dogs to be addressed as persons or as animals?� For some reason, we never have this discussion about our cat, Adam. He would seem to be above such things. Adam knows that he is in charge, makes sure that he gets his required number of daily strokes, lets us know when he is in need of food or water, and makes it abundantly clear when he is not happy. My wife Diane and I treat Adam neither as a human nor an animal, but as a Cat.
The Hogsetts have a long tradition of treating their dogs like people. We talk to them assuming they are capable of understanding. We ascribe to them human feelings and emotions. Our dogs live with us inside our homes, going out to do their business, getting some exercise, or taking a ride in the car. My late Aunt Lindy was a prime example of the attitude Hogsetts have toward canines. Her passion was dachshunds. Each one was a vital part of the Doutt family. They had their own dish, their own place to sleep, and were given their proper respect.
Diane�s father raised coon and bird dogs. They were penned outside, were frequently traded with other hunters, were valued for their tracking and pointing ability, and lived a dog�s life. Fulton�s dogs were viewed not so much as pets with which to have a relationship but as a part of the hobby he enjoyed. While her father had an affection for his dogs, that did not prevent him from trading any of them if the right deal would come along.
When our first son was born, his grandfather sent us a young beagle, not so much that Carl would have a pet, but that he might be int"
The Amish Cook
Line between human, animal blurs with pet�s age
By REV. DAVE HOGSETT
An ongoing topic of discussion at the Hogsett household is �Are dogs to be addressed as persons or as animals?� For some reason, we never have this discussion about our cat, Adam. He would seem to be above such things. Adam knows that he is in charge, makes sure that he gets his required number of daily strokes, lets us know when he is in need of food or water, and makes it abundantly clear when he is not happy. My wife Diane and I treat Adam neither as a human nor an animal, but as a Cat.
The Hogsetts have a long tradition of treating their dogs like people. We talk to them assuming they are capable of understanding. We ascribe to them human feelings and emotions. Our dogs live with us inside our homes, going out to do their business, getting some exercise, or taking a ride in the car. My late Aunt Lindy was a prime example of the attitude Hogsetts have toward canines. Her passion was dachshunds. Each one was a vital part of the Doutt family. They had their own dish, their own place to sleep, and were given their proper respect.
Diane�s father raised coon and bird dogs. They were penned outside, were frequently traded with other hunters, were valued for their tracking and pointing ability, and lived a dog�s life. Fulton�s dogs were viewed not so much as pets with which to have a relationship but as a part of the hobby he enjoyed. While her father had an affection for his dogs, that did not prevent him from trading any of them if the right deal would come along.
When our first son was born, his grandfather sent us a young beagle, not so much that Carl would have a pet, but that he might be int"
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