But also, dogs and cats are like 50 times smarter than cows and chickens and (in the case of dogs) have largely been bred specifically to be affectionate to humans, and eating them is breaking that innate trust that has been bred into them.
Yes, there are other smart animals that people eat too, like octopi and pigs can be smart, but that doesn’t disprove that there is a vast difference between chickens and dogs, on two of the more extreme ends.
In all cases though, animals should still be treated humanely.
Yes, there are other smart animals that people eat too, like octopi and pigs can be smart, but that doesn’t disprove that there is a vast difference between chickens and dogs, on two of the more extreme ends.
In all cases though, animals should still be treated humanely.