I'm so glad that I stumbled upon this post and your blog this morning @armadillocreek. Your words resonated with me deeply; it's exactly how my wife and I feel about animals, from our horses to the spiders I trap and release when I find them in the house rather than killing them.

I too feel tormented when having to kill out of necessity or for the best interests of the animal. It's so supportive to read that others are equally well adjusted. Upvoted, resteemed and following! Looking forward to reading more from you!