Dogs

[evenstargirl]

I agree, this is a touchy subject.

We have five dogs -- two small and three large dogs. We love them like our children. Having spent several years volunteering at humane societies, I ache for every one of the animals that come in. We have a large fenced in backyard for our dogs. They are all microchipped with nameplates and rabies tags on their collars. When we take our large dogs hunting we have GPS on their collars.

That being said, I LOVE my chickens and my goats!! I personally don't think it's about prioritizing between dogs and chickens/livestock. It's having a respect for each of them and their differences (a dog's more natural predator instincts, as opposed to a chicken's!), and taking care of them and looking out for them in their respective ways. Unfortunately, this often doesn't happen, and this is how problems start.

We have a lot of love, time, and money invested in our dogs. I would desperately hope somebody wouldn't shoot one of our dogs for harassing their chickens, especially if it was a first time offense. If any of my dogs killed livestock, I would compensate the owner. On the other hand, I also have a lot of love, time and money invested in my chickens.

 

[Criskin]

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All three animals are found and eaten globally. I hardly think it matters where they are killed and eaten, only that they are killed and eaten. Not all BYC members are American, however. Your argument is a non sequitur because we aren't talking about people killing animals for food, we are talking about people killing animals to protect their pets or even livestock. The value placed on the animal's life, whatever the species, is subjective.

 

[KrisH]

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Completely Agree!

 

[goldies99]

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All three animals are found and eaten globally. I hardly think it matters where they are killed and eaten, only that they are killed and eaten. Not all BYC members are American, however. Your argument is a non sequitur because we aren't talking about people killing animals for food, we are talking about people killing animals to protect their pets or even livestock. The value placed on the animal's life, whatever the species, is subjective.

well the dog that was shot was in AMERICA...and last i knew we DONT EAT dogs in AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[sourland]

 

[Criskin]

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All three animals are found and eaten globally. I hardly think it matters where they are killed and eaten, only that they are killed and eaten. Not all BYC members are American, however. Your argument is a non sequitur because we aren't talking about people killing animals for food, we are talking about people killing animals to protect their pets or even livestock. The value placed on the animal's life, whatever the species, is subjective.

well the dog that was shot was in AMERICA...and last i knew we DONT EAT dogs in AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No need to yell. You and I don't eat dog meat in America. It has been eaten here before and several state laws allow for its consumption. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_meat


*edited to add that your post reminded me of a Terry Pratchett quote about multiple exclamation points and has therefore made my participation in this thread completely worthwhile.

 

[War Chicken]

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Well, on my land with my gun, I'm the one making the decision which animal dies and the law is on my side. I'm not obligated to consider how much you love your dog, only whether it's going to be a head or torso shot.

 

[goldies99]

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well the dog that was shot was in AMERICA...and last i knew we DONT EAT dogs in AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No need to yell. You and I don't eat dog meat in America. It has been eaten here before and several state laws allow for its consumption. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_meat


*edited to add that your post reminded me of a Terry Pratchett quote about multiple exclamation points and has therefore made my participation in this thread completely worthwhile.

Dog meat refers to edible parts and the flesh derived from (predominantly domestic) dogs. Human consumption of dog meat has been recorded in many parts of the world, including ancient China, ancient Mexico, and ancient Rome.[2] According to contemporary reports, dog meat is consumed in a variety of countries such as Switzerland,[3] China,[4] Vietnam,[5] the Philippines,[6] and Korea.[7] In addition, dog meat has also been used as survival food in times of war and/or other hardships.[8][9] The Donner Party, stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains during the height of the Mexican-American War, is a noted example of having eaten a pet dog for survival purposes, though it became more known over the years due to cannibalism.[10]

In contemporary times, some cultures view the consumption of dog meat to be a part of their traditional cuisine, while others consider consumption of dog to be inappropriate and offensive. In response to criticisms, proponents of dog meat have argued that distinctions between livestock and pets is subjective, and that there is no difference with eating the meat of different animals, while countering that those critical of dog meat consumption are guilty of cultural supremacy, if not racism.[11][12][13] Eating dog is forbidden under Jewish and Islamic dietary laws, as dogs are considered to be ritually unclean in these two faiths.[14]

doesnt look like people think eating dog is all the favored....and as far as all the exclamations point......i always use them....not really yelling....i use these dots....(.....).... too!!!!....so dont think your THAT special!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NovaAman]

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Ok, that is a bit rude...

 

[goldies99]

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Well, on my land with my gun, I'm the one making the decision which animal dies and the law is on my side. I'm not obligated to consider how much you love your dog, only whether it's going to be a head or torso shot.

isnt that great!!!!...."a head or a torso shot!!!"


Edited to remove name-calling.