First, we have to care… without this everything else is mute.
Many horses, “loved” by humans, live alone, standing unhappily in stalls waiting for weekends when they might be brought out for a ride, only to be told what to do all day long before being put away again until next time. This is not a good, or moral, way to care for an animal.
“If they (animals) are taken out of their natural habitat, or if their natural habitat is destroyed, whoever does that has the moral obligation to understand what their requirements are, including having a society of their own species with one another. And also, an understanding of what they can be moved to do with human beings.” ~ Adi Da Samraj
More than merely providing a congenial practical circumstance, we are also obliged to provide a situation that supports the spiritual life of the individual, or group of animals, in our care.
A remarkable European horseman, Klaus Hempfling, has talked about how in some ancient cultures horses were regarded as spiritually developed beings. Only those people in the village who were spiritually developed could have access to the horses. Basically what he is pointing to is the expectation that anyone who chooses to care for the lives of others should be, hopefully, somewhat capable of right service on all levels, such that those being cared for have the opportunity for genuine nourishment, both practical and spiritual.
It’s often not sufficient just to love. We also have to care.
Secondly, we must establish good reason and cause for embracing such a responsibility for another living being. Many factors can change the course of one’s life, so hopefully we are able to ensure right care for the duration of the animals’ lifetime. If along the way we find we cannot, we must be willing to place them into another situation that is good for them.
Camels, horses, dogs and all pets and all captive animals, are completely dependent on us for their well-being.
Factors to consider in the care of your camel: Environment, Diet, Health, Medical, Society, Spirituality.
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