[b]Collared Pets: Aren't we cruel ? [/b] 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,
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@bijouxbroussard This is not for comparison, but making a point to channelize ones affection to the people who need them. Personally, I am not much in favor of owning pets. No one should own anyone. If it's just for the sake of showing affection or feeling loved , there are many different areas where you can show it. Let the animals live with freedom. Taking away ones freedom is the most cruel act.
@Neena So what should become of the animals that are already in shelters ? Should they all be set free ? Euthanized ? Caring for pets teaches young people to be responsible for the welfare of a living being, and the animal benefits by being cared for and not having to fend for itself.
@bijouxbroussard I wonder, did all these animals asked us to shelter them in first place ? You rob them of their freedom in the name of shelter and once they become too much dependent on you, automatically their options are cut out.
@Neena Well, you’d have to go back a few centuries to the people who brought certain dogs and cats [b]with[/b] them from their homelands, since these animals now exist in countries where they were [b]not[/b] indigenous. It’s simple, since I imagine you realize people are not going to stop adopting pets simply because [b]you[/b] 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.
