You would think that in one of the most progressive cities, in one of the most progressive states in the US that racism is still well and alive. Even in 2009, with a Black president, it still persists even in the government!
Today, I received this letter from the City of Boston’s Census. Everything was great until I got to the bottom. It wants to know how many dogs I have. Not pets, not things that walk on 4 legs, dogs. I don’t have a dog, I have a cat. She’s a good cat. I showed this to her, and she is hurt to know that even today she’s being discrimnated against. 
Jade is a cat. She’s also black, and overweight so not only does she have the stigma of being ‘unlucky’, she has to shop in the plus section and can’t wear the ‘standard’ sizes of cat harnesses. And some people in society judge her for her weight. She said that its genetic and her mom had the same problem.
But isn’t Jade equal to a dog and deserve the recognition from the state government? Why can’t she drink from the dog fountains at the park without harassment from dogs?
At the very least, Jade wants to be counted by the City of Boston as a pet that is at least equal to a dog. She actually thinks she is better than a dog, but we’re not doing to go there. Jade is sad and disapointed. She will be writing a letter to the mayor shortly.
