How is it different from eating any other animal? And I don't mean that like it's ok to eat dogs, but that you should feel the same about any other animals.
Because humans have had dogs as companions for millenia? Yeah I get that as a civilized society we should probably be working toward respecting all species of animals but every time I see this 'how is it different than eating any other animal" argument, I cringe. Because cats and dogs in particular have been domesticated companions of humans for thousands of years. So we see them differently than animals we don't have that relationship with...
Humanity has coexisted with cows as well, but we still eat them. Its part of the same reason why cows are revered as holy in India.
There are likely many who look at beef eaters as general westerners look at dog eaters.
Yes, but have you ever tried letting a cow curl up on your sofa/training it to use a litter tray in the spare room?
There are legitamately cultures who live with a cow in their homes as they provide a natural way to warm up the house.
Another perspective to look at how domesticated the animal is. A cow, alone will barely survive in the wild. A dog has a higher chance of survival. Does it mean that the Cow is more domesticated than the dog? Cows dont compete with humans on food, help till land, provide manure for crops.
How is it different from eating any other animal? And I don't mean that like it's ok to eat dogs, but that you should feel the same about any other animals.
Because humans have had dogs as companions for millenia? Yeah I get that as a civilized society we should probably be working toward respecting all species of animals but every time I see this 'how is it different than eating any other animal" argument, I cringe. Because cats and dogs in particular have been domesticated companions of humans for thousands of years. So we see them differently than animals we don't have that relationship with...
Humanity has coexisted with cows as well, but we still eat them. Its part of the same reason why cows are revered as holy in India.
There are likely many who look at beef eaters as general westerners look at dog eaters.
Yes, but have you ever tried letting a cow curl up on your sofa/training it to use a litter tray in the spare room?
There are legitamately cultures who live with a cow in their homes as they provide a natural way to warm up the house.
Another perspective to look at how domesticated the animal is. A cow, alone will barely survive in the wild. A dog has a higher chance of survival. Does it mean that the Cow is more domesticated than the dog? Cows dont compete with humans on food, help till land, provide manure for crops.
Because
People make a distinction between pets and cattle.