JackJ wrote:
But, if the fleas are aware that their own quality of life, and eventually their very existence, is imperiled by the way they're treating the dog, should they take massive steps to minimize their impact, so that some additional number of future generations can prosper? Or is it futile, since their demise is inevitable, and hey, why shouldn't they live it up while the living is still good?
Do you know? Does anyone? I believe we have a serious responsibility not only to our future generations, but to all life, and to our planet. Since we don't
know we're totally screwed, we should try, regardless. What's done may be done, but there's no need - or time - to puzzle over it. It's a matter of principle. We need to get cracking, and I'm glad the youth are taking a stand.
The Native American stewardship principle of thinking seven generations ahead is a darned good one.
JackJ wrote:
Of course, having other nearby dogs changes the equation.
Unfortunately that option is rather out of reach for the foreseeable future.