Hunting

psychochip:

I agree with genresR4losers on this one. Humans do not only kill animals that taste good. They kill nuisance animals that can spread disease (rabld wildlife, disease-carrrying insects), animals that kill humans (alligators, bears, etc), and animals which are overpopulated (cats and dogs).

They dont kill cats and dogs sweetie.

Over-population of animals is when there are to many, and are causing damage.
I know kangaroo are hunted alot in australia, because they get onto property.
They kill wild animals, not dogs and cats.

In the United States, where there is an overpopulation of feral dogs and cats, they too are killed when they become a nuisance. Wild cats and dogs are dangerous and can attack domesticated animals and children, so many people in areas where those animals are will kill them if they see them because they are dangerous. Yes, this may be illegal, but people still do it to protect themselves, their family, and their property.

Domesticated cats and dogs are euthanized by the hundreds every day if they are not adopted from shelters. Yes, there are a few no-kill shelters, but the supply outweighs the demand. In 1998, when we adopted our cat, he was slated to be destroyed the next day. That particular shelter at that time would feed and house an animal for two weeks. After two weeks, they would be euthanized and cremated.

Yes, they do kill dogs and cats. Just not for food. (Well, not in the US. They are used for food in other countries.)

Cats and dogs are euthanized.

Deer are shot.

There is a HUGE difference.

Is there a reason I keep needing to repeat myself? It would be great if people would read what I said before making me say it again.

Jess-ay:

psychochip:

I agree with genresR4losers on this one. Humans do not only kill animals that taste good. They kill nuisance animals that can spread disease (rabld wildlife, disease-carrrying insects), animals that kill humans (alligators, bears, etc), and animals which are overpopulated (cats and dogs).

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They dont kill cats and dogs sweetie.

You're joking, right?

All_You_Need_Is_Love:

I think more people should adopt the view that living creatures deserve respect, and should not die for personal comfort.

Why don't you tell that to all other meat eating creatures.

Because if we force them, they CAN go veg.

Then nothing would have to die...ever.

All those immoral tingers and wolves...

*rolls eyes*

Jess-ay:

What the hell is with you?
Of corse im not joking.
Im not an idiot.

Well, maybe its different in other countries.
In australia we dont do that. Sure we hunt like dingo's and other dog like animals.

What's "with me" is that you are denying facts.

Thousands of dogs and cats are euthanized daily in animal shelters around the world due to the fact that there are too many cats and dogs for homes.

^^ Yup, you're right.

Jess-ay:

Well, in my country that would be considered animal cruelty, and then be charaged.
Im guessing in other parts of our country, they would kill dogs and cats.. but only wild ones. Unless they are putting something or someone in danger.

I also live in Australia, and I can tell you right now that people do actually kill cats and dogs... domesticated cats and dogs that don't have homes to go to and that are dumped. It does happen. Here in Adelaide, last year and earlier this year, I remember during the summer there was an outrage because [mainly] kittens had to be euthanased due to the amount that were dumped over the Christmas season.

It happens everywhere, there's no denying it.

^^ Yes, they are typically given a shot to stop their heart. It is usually painless.

Jess-ay:

Im not deny facts.
Im seeing truth. Although, that truth maybe be altered in other countries.
Just because i have another view, i would appriciate it if you dont just jump the conclusion that im wrong. This is a discussion thread, not a competition.

Well, in my country that would be considered animal cruelty, and then be charaged.
Im guessing in other parts of our country, they would kill dogs and cats.. but only wild ones. Unless they are putting something or someone in danger.

As I said: "around the world."


It's pretty common fact that there are kill shelters in every country on the planet.

Also,

PlushToy:

Jess-ay:

Well, in my country that would be considered animal cruelty, and then be charaged.
Im guessing in other parts of our country, they would kill dogs and cats.. but only wild ones. Unless they are putting something or someone in danger.

I also live in Australia, and I can tell you right now that people do actually kill cats and dogs... domesticated cats and dogs that don't have homes to go to and that are dumped. It does happen. Here in Adelaide, last year and earlier this year, I remember during the summer there was an outrage because [mainly] kittens had to be euthanased due to the amount that were dumped over the Christmas season.

It happens everywhere, there's no denying it.

PlushToy:

I also live in Australia, and I can tell you right now that people do actually kill cats and dogs... domesticated cats and dogs that don't have homes to go to and that are dumped. It does happen. Here in Adelaide, last year and earlier this year, I remember during the summer there was an outrage because [mainly] kittens had to be euthanased due to the amount that were dumped over the Christmas season.

It happens everywhere, there's no denying it.

Oh yes yes, i knew that.
I was talking about actual hunting.
I know that if the cat or dog has been left behind, or doesnt have a home they will kill it, but thats when they put the animal down.
Not have it run for its life, and shoot it.
Big difference xD

Sorry if anyone was misunderstood.
Yes, they kill cats and dogs.. but in my understand they only hunt cats and dogs if they are wild, which isnt that many.
Most cats and dogs are owned.

Deer need to be hunted. The hunting rate is going down and it is harming both humans and animals. The deer population is getting out of control. They are overpopulating and eating crops and other such things that are important resources to humans. And the overpopulation of the deer is starving them and other animals because there isn't enough food to go around. Not hunting is doing just as much harm as hunting. Hunting kept nature stabilized.

NotOkay22:

Deer need to be hunted. The hunting rate is going down and it is harming both humans and animals. The deer population is getting out of control. They are overpopulating and eating crops and other such things that are important resources to humans. And the overpopulation of the deer is starving them and other animals because there isn't enough food to go around. Not hunting is doing just as much harm as hunting. Hunting kept nature stabilized.

The. Human. Population. Is. Out. Of. Control.
Humans are disgustingly overpopulated.
The overpopulation of humans is resulting in world hunger and homelessness.

It is not our place to decide which creatures we can control the population of. It is not our place to dictate nature.

If it weren't for mass commercialism and the disgusting way people treat the enviornment, there would be more than enough food for the wild animals. But no, human beings, of course, have the right to kill off land and then claim when we murder the animals it's their own fault for breeding.

If you believe it is our divine duty to dictate nature and the population of one species, it is hypocritical to think that we do NOT have that same right to control the population of other species.

There are far more starving humans than there are starving deer.
It's much easier for a deer to find vegetation than it is for a human to find the money to eat.
The overpopulation of our own species is a much bigger threat, so why kill deer and not humans? Becuase it's okay for humans to be overpopulated but not deer?
Hypocrisy.