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South Korean dog farmers threaten to flood Seoul with 2 million canines over ban (www.independent.co.uk)

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[-] M137@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago

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.

[-] cryostars@lemmyf.uk 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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...

[-] Dudewitbow@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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.

[-] BeardedGingerWonder@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago

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?

[-] Dudewitbow@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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.

[-] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Because

it is a predator and thus a huge waste of calories
It is smart and social
People generally like dogs

[-] 5BC2E7@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

People make a distinction between pets and cattle.

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