Pet ownership is fukked up

[Afro]

These animals become dependent on people for everything.

If let out into the wild, It would go insane and die without intervention.

Selectively bred to not think for itself anymore.

Mutilating their genitals so they are more "obedient".

Clipping wings so they can't fly far.

Live their entire lives in a cage.

"But its happy!"


It doesn't know any better

The more I think about it, its more sad and pathetic then "cute"

 

[old pig]

^^^

definitely feel this way about birds but not all pets tho

 

[Afro]

 

[Doobie Doo]

Well what is the solution, letting them run free?

 

[Afro]

Well what is the solution, letting them run free?

Which solution?

Individually or as a collective?

Because not engaging in the industry at all is one way as a singular person.

As a collective, not much can be done consider people would kill you over their animals.

Plus the damage has been done to entire species of animals.

 

[Cheese McNair]

Pet ownership is also a huge pain in the ass if you got kids.

 

[Mike Nasty]

Birds maybe, but dogs and cats are breed to be domestic.

I did feel this way when I had a saltwater fish tank.

 

[Amestafuu (Emeritus)]

depends on the pet and owner

 

[The Blackout]

OP is right;

it’s just not natural for a pet to be boxed in some apartment 4 walls under a human when it should be free to live on its ownnatural instincts and free will.

 

[SadimirPutin]

The animals would adjust quite fine

 

[CouldntBeMeTho]

As a kid i used to feel that way. I remember i found a praying mantis amyd put it in a jar. I felt so bad for keeping it captive i let it go rather quickly.

But honestly as an adult i think it CAN be different. Nature is brutal and life in the wild is short. Providing a animal with a more comfortable existence is a noble thing.

Obviously theres levels to it, but in general having a pet you care about and take good care of is ok.

 

[Afro]

Birds maybe, but dogs and cats are breed to be domestic.

I did feel this way when I had a saltwater fish tank.

But thats my point, bred for entertaining the humans

Like a painting on the wall

depends on the pet and owner

If you let the animal have a natural habitat to be itself, no chopping and sowing things off and it comes around to get a few head pats, no issue


Roll up, chill with the lions grazing.

They see a herd of gazelle, dap up and KIM. Let em be themselves

 

[Mike Nasty]

But thats my point, bred for entertaining the humans

Not really. Cats to kill mice, rats or moles. Dogs for multiple reasons....herding sheep, protection, kill moles....

 

[Afro]

Not really. Cats to kill mice, rats or moles. Dogs for multiple reasons....herding sheep, protection, kill moles....

The majority are not service animals, but I understand your point.

They serve a function so it makes sense.

But calling it a guard dog when it rolls over for any ol body

 

[Hijo de luna]

Kinda like us having jobs with steady paychecks and the convenience of grocery stores huh