Pet Lovers Thread

[Eilonnwy]

The vast majority of people that keep pets (other than cats that roam free) do so with little consideration for the animal. If the pet has to be taken out of its natural environment (have it's freedom restricted/ kept in solitary confinement/ etc etc) then it's usually extremely cruel. I'll knock these people as strongly and as much as I like. They disgust me.

If your talking about keeping wild pets, then I agree. No one should have wild animals as pets, but cats and dogs have been domesticated, and it's in their best interest. If these animals were set free they would be left on their own to die. Sure some would survive and become feral but they would only cause problems and be hunted down like other animals considered pests in society. Honestly, don't make such blanket statements about something that is far more complicated. These animals have a better quality of life when they are with caring owners. Bella was a starving stray when the Animal Rescue league found her, now she's content and lives a happy life never wondering where her next meal might come.

In fact it's been argued that the best way to protect endangered animals is to have a use for them. Seems horrible, but it's true. Any animal seen valuable whether for food or as a companion has no fear of ever becoming extinct.

You honestly sound like Peta, an organization I despise.