Dog food commercials...

I have this growing dislike for dog food commercials.  They are insulting.  Not always to me, because I am not starving or living in poverty like the millions of Americans that are.  Or digging through the trash for a morsel of moldy bread or cheese.  


I am not much of an animal lover anyway.  I can practically hear the gasps from the screen, so let me clarify:  I would not LOVE to own a pet.  I cringe at the idea of taking care of an animal.  Hair flying through the rays of sunlight makes my skin crawl.  I barely get through a day meeting the needs of my family members, without the extra responsibility of perhaps cleaning up poop, vacuuming hair out of every corner, and thinking about loving a small, furry skulker animal.  I don't mind if YOU own an animal.  I think they are cute in YOUR house, I think animals are cuddly and, let's face it, who doesn't enjoy a fun, but slightly demeaning game of "watch the puppy or cat chase the glow of a flashlight"?!?  


But, this blog is not about loving or disliking animals.  It is about the annoying food commercials...like this one....

The commercial in itself shows a picture of a beautiful 8-9 pound roaster chicken (going for about 7 or 8 dollars (or more) in the market), being cleaned and prepped to accompany beautifully matured fruit and vegetables, to create a meal for the furry one(s) living in your home.  

Every time I see this commercial, I get so frustrated.  I believe in taking care of your pets.  I totally understand wanting to give your dog food that will aid in he/she remaining healthy and being able to frolic happily about your yard, but I guess I don't understand the absolute disgust on the "pet-parent's" faces. 

Friends, hang tight as I make this next statement:  The idea of your dog having consumed corn gluten or chicken by-product meal is a welcome delight compared to the reality that he/she licks its' own back-side and gobbles down harden pieces of feces as readily as fallen food from the dining room table. 

Just my thoughts.  I would love to hear yours. :)