I don't think I have the words to express enough how much I love this idea and wish it could happen. There is no excuse to be a bad owner of animals. Don't own them if you can't care for them with love and respect. I think if 'love one another' was meant just for mankind, then God would've said 'love your fellow human.'
Animals are a great example of forgiveness so I'm not sure how many folks would be in the pound. Some people complain about the loud barking of dogs but they really aren't the ones to blame, but the owners are. Is it hungry, thirsty, or given attention?
'All creatures great and small, God created them all.' We have a responsibility to watch out for them, protect them and speak up for them when they are mistreated.