Collared Pets: Aren't we cruel ? In the age where pet shows are common, one question strikes my mind. Does a dog love to show off his collar ?
A no for this question is not so surprising. If so why do we collar them?
Is it a statement of her ownership, and she wants people to know that he is owned ? Pet owners may diplomatically say no. But you can't blame anyone if they misunderstood the collar as a symbol of her authority over him.
Counter argument, which almost all pet owners back, may be that the pets will run away So what...? It's his freedom , it's his life. You can't just own him for the biscuits that you feed him or the so called affectionate hugs you give him. The pet is expected to lick her feet and live as her slave. That's disgusting. Let them live freely. Instead show your affection to those humans who don't need a collar but instead needs you, needs your affection, your love and support,
@SW-User Yes, I understand. So basically it is used as a safety measure. However some how I find it difficult to equate chaining and caring. When the dogs are young its mother will take care in a loving way. As it grow older it learns to secure itself. Once they become our pets they get an extra layer of security , that's the collar and they grow with that and with that. I appreciate the intention though. But somewhere I find a thin line of uncomfortness with that.
@SW-User Yes, I see. Dogs are considered to be humans best friend. Even is some religious writings this point is mentioned at some point. I like the fact that both care and protect each other. Just that the collar ... but okay as long as the intention is good and is for safety .
My dog loves his collar. When it's off he looks for it lol
I don't think it means ownership in a bad way. It means that's our dog, part of the family and he loves being part of it.
Really it's a safety measure as well so he has a tag if he gets lost and with a leash because he's crazy and will run in the road. But he loves his leash as well he always goes to get it so we take him out, he knows it's there for his safety really lol his a smart dog
But he's not a slave he lives a good life. Gets lots of affection and treats and walks and has freedom to roam and sleep anywhere lol
@Neena yeah it's not designed to enslave them but for safety really lol it's like strapping a baby into a pram lol but I think there are people who treat dogs badly out there and do chain them up and everything I think that's really wrong
But dogs aren't slaves they love humans and we love them lol
@JammieDodgerHeart I understand :) The intentions are really good. My intention was also not to blame anyone but just to throw light into what can possibly go wrong. I found it disturbing hence thought of discussing. Sometimes I feel people own pets just to feel loved and show their affection. But I feel if we can channelize that intend and energy to make a difference in the life of needy and poor, we will defenitely feel loved.
@Neena doesn't mean that one can't do both? What's so wrong with choosing to love a dog? Lots of dogs need homes and love and care. People do give back to the poor and needy. There's a lot of effort going into those things. I don't see how owning a dog is related to it
Putting a collar is not bad per se, it is helpful to tag the dogs. Chaining them is another thing, that seems wrong. Humans domesticated some animals for centuries and with the way we colonized the entire planet, where will they really be free from us?
I am not sure if this post is about adoption and that is something worthwhile for everyone to think about.
@Neena Well, you’d have to go back a few centuries to the people who brought certain dogs and cats with them from their homelands, since these animals now exist in countries where they were not indigenous. It’s simple, since I imagine you realize people are not going to stop adopting pets simply because you think it’s wrong. You certainly have the freedom to remain pet-free yourself, however.
@bijouxbroussard I see your point. May be I was being too judgemental. My intention is not to prove anyone wrong. I was just trying to convey my feelings. I am not sure if I sounded disrespectful towards you in my last message. Anyways my apologies 🤗.
@Neena No worries; I’m not offended. But I was thinking how far back the human/domestic animal dynamic goes. There are some species that have never been anything but companion or work animals in the West. Setting them free at this point would be problematic.
