Katy "I think everyone should be able to have whatever animal they chose to as a pet, but those who chose to raise animals as a source of income should also be allowed that right."
I agee completely with this.
Rather recently, I've started looking at my life and considering a more self-dependant life style. I don't think I could ever slaughter a cow for meat unless I had to. But I have processed chickens before. It wasn't an enjoyable exprience but I could do it again if I had to. But since having done this. I have a greater appreciation for where my meat comes from.
I'm a steak girl. I don't think I could ever really be a vegetarian. But a lot of people in this world no longer realize where exactly their food comes from and what has to happen to get it to their table. For someone who hasn't experienced this before, going to an auction of this nature can be jarring and emotional. I have experienced this too and been sad for the animals. But because I've chosen to eat meat, when I have to face this part of our society, I realize that it is necessary. Even if you don't eat meat, the whole world isn't going to make the same decision, so it will still go on.
I liken it to a doctor having to detach himself from his patients. Doctors can face death on a daily basis but death is a natural occurance that can't be avoided.
I still love animals and my chickens. I name the ones I intend to keep for eggs. But I never name the ones for meat. I do agree that the way some animals are treated before slaughter is cruel and I would like to see all meat animals treated humanely. But unless the government steps in, that's not necessarily going to happen.
If it upsets you enough that you want to make a change, but you don't want to stop eatting meat, there are places that you can get meat that do treat their animals humanely. It's just a matter of educating yourself about your choices before you make them.
I'm sorry this upset you. Animal abuse is difficult to stand.
Most of the auctions I go to are like that, too. I always examine anything well before buying, quarantine and then think of it as saving an animal if I purchase something. I know most will live a much better life with me than they ever have before. Mind you, some people DO care about their birds and you cant tell, but most...
