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| We Should Not Keep Animals As Pets |
| It is cruel to keep animals as pets. Generally pets may have better shelter, or more secured food source, but humans can't give the essential part which they really need as animals. They are often left lonely at home, eating processed food, living in limited spaces, and etc. |
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Animals that have not been domesticated, should not be kept as pets. Further breeding of
domesticated animals should not be allowed.
We are holding animals captive for our own entertainment and companionship. We wouldn't want someone
to do this to us! |
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If it is for breeding purposes and to save animals from extinction, it would be OK.
But, not so that people can goggle at them in their cages.
It is better to see animals in their natural environment. If you cant get to the Amozzan or Africa
or Alaska well it would be a good idea to see some of Attenboroughs productions |
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Animals are our slaves. We isolate them from others of their own kind and give them unhealthy food
which they eat for the lack of anything better. As a result, we see them developing diseases like
diabetes.
Animals should revolt against their human oppressors and overlords but they don't have the
self-confidence to do so. In many cases, their combat skills have also atrophied thanks to years of
being fed by humans, rather than hunting for it, as they would do in the wild.
All true animal lovers must hope that, in future, an animal Spartacus will emerge to lead the slaves
in revolt against their oppressors. Then, and only then, will animals attain their ancient freedom
and live in dignity once again. |
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Animals are held against their will as pets. I'm sure you've all heard the, "Well, what if YOU
were..." then why aren't you people applying it! Come on! Animals should be running free! Freedom
of choice! If they were locked in cages all day with just a ball thrown at them, it would get
pretty boring. Stress-related diseases and other infections can start from being locked up
everyday, waiting for their "owner" to come home with just a nod or a grunt in their general
direction!
FREE THE ANIMALS!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Animals (as pets) are taken away from their natural environments and caged (even if that cage is a
house). Evolution has bread purpose into animals and stifling this is extremely frustrating for the
animal. Of course there are instances where animals are given adequate freedom, but the number of
opposing cases outweigh this. Animals are not fulfilled and are kept cooped up upon human
terms...keeping animals as pets is unfair repression. |
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Domestication has its good and bad sides. In a natural and open society, humans have for a long time
sided with companions to fill their social holes, however the presence of domestication in our
modernized market society of S&%T is only playing with people's emotions. Look I am not a vegetarian
and I HATE PETS, but keeping animals in a cage just because they are 'cute' is just like keeping
someone in a prison because he has a nice beard. I think they should be free and we should also be
free to kill and eat them, but come on... How hypocritical is it to claim to love animals when you
basically enslave them for your own personal pleasure? |
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Yes, it may be true that in some cases, it would be better off for the animal to be kept in a
shelter or whatnot, however, there are those people out there, such as I myself, who love and care
for their pets. If my dog wasn't with me, where would it be? Potentially wandering the streets,
desperately looking for food and being a hazard to drivers all over? Animals are better off with
owners and living in homes. |
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We should, within reason. |
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I think we should. There are a lot of alley cats out there. They have bugs crawling in their fur,
they are dirty all over. They are scrawny, they scavenge all day for scraps. They are vulnerable to
diseases. Compare this to a life of a house cat. Well fed, groomed, bathed. This is why I think that
pets should not be banned. |
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Do u think a dog that is used to homelife will be able to survive by itself? Also if that happens,
many animals would be left neglected. And do u think they are happy to feel neglected? |
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Why not. |
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So what do you suggest we do with all these animals??? |
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As long as you take care of them it is okay. |
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If we didn't keep pets they might not even survive |
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This is actually laughable. I have a Bishon and a Maltese and they have been bred for hundreds of
years to be domestic and could never survive in the wild. Dare I say they're more intelligent than
some humans I have encountered. They live to kiss and play with my husband. Our family is their
whole world. I am sorry you have never known the love of a smart domesticated animal. What a shame |
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Uh, you do realize that most animals kept as pets are treated much better than animals that are in
the wild? Truth is, nature is very cruel to animals. Animals living with people are in many ways
very spoiled: They do not have to hunt for food or worry about being eaten by predators, they have
veterinarians to care about them, etc. |
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Animals need food and water. Pets always get that stuff. My 2 cats are spoiled with treats, toys,
food, and beds. |
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Let me tell you all something
I have a roommate named Zippy
we share a house
she can go into everyroom
that she cannot get hurt in
her bed more comfortable than mine is
her meals are ground beef
used to make hamburgers
she also eats fresh grown plants from our garden
she has access to every room in the house and outside 24/7 she eats at the table in her own special
chair
she gets her exercise how she wants it when she wants it
she has only ever worn a leash and colar when we went out in public
she poos any where she wants when she wants
she has never been chained outside locked in a carrier or pen in her entire life
I milk fed her from a bottle until she was full
grown
I read her bedtime stories and stroke her for hours at a time
she has only ever been 20 minutes away from me at a time
I spend more money on her than I do on myself
she is pampered
I love her like I would my own child
and she loves me too
Zippy is a Shih-tzu
she has royal treatment
she is not my "dog"
she is my "baby"
I can understand being against irresponsible and cruel people not being allowed pets
I can see not allowing black marketed exotic pets and "no problem" exotic pets
(by "no problem" I mean animals that have no reason to be in human care such as hybred with
domesticated animals, orphaned animals or animals with deseases or animals that are extreme
handicapped (no hind legs or broken jaw etc.) )
but there are humans out there in this world
and their pets matter more to them than children!!!! THEIR OWN CHILDREN
Zippy is so spoiled if she doesn't get her way she poos in the middle of the offender's bed
HA! Now that is funny
zippy is now sitting on my lap
she just sighed contently
she is happy
i was almost for your protest if it not for zippy I would be |
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We shouldn't keep some species as pets, But there are many animals that would rather stay in the
comfort of a warm home and enjoy the communication between their human companions than run free in
the wild. I have a pet wolf that came to me. I saw it in my backyard one day and ever since we met
it has stayed close to me. It leaves sometimes but it always comes back at the end of the day. I
barley even feed it, it usually gets its own meal so its staying with me completely on it's own
will. |
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NO I'm AGAINST every one should have a pet they hail you they keep you safe and they make kids so
happy |
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Fully domesticated animals are fine to be pets so long as they are not abused. But wild animals
should always be left wild. |
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No. Keeping pet is o.k. Dogs are pack animals they don't even know they aren't human. Some exotic
animals would be better off in their natural environment. That said it is a bit like some other
debates so far when you love and care for someone or some thing, that counts for much more than P.C. |
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Well, if we continue to behave the way we have, the species we keep as pets may become some of the
last species to exist. And, it was the wolves choice to stay with humans in return for food and
shelter. |
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I agree for most animals, but I can't really agree for all animals. The dog-human relationship seems
to be a pretty good one, and I really don't care much if someone has a goldfish. But birds in cages
really bother me, and anyone who bought and then abandoned a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig in the 80's
should be charged. |
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I agree and disagree with this debate. Some animals such as wild animals (pigeons, chipmunks,
raccoons, elephants, tigers, etc..) should not be kept as pet in someone's home. However, domestic
animals such as dogs, cats, birds, hamster, etc are okay to have. They provide us with companionship
and entertainment. Humans do meet their needs. They have a warm home, good food, fresh water, and
plenty of love. Most dogs, cats, birds, and hamsters would not survive long out in the wild. They
were breed and raise in a home environment. Therefore, domestic animals are okay to have in one's
home. |
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Pets can't live with out us. Because they depend on us for food and many other tings to survive.
Shelter, attention. Love and so on. They need us to survive and we need them some do. |
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Oh ya ok and humans shouldn't walk. |
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Look at some of the amazing stories that people tell about their pets...just think about what would
have happened if they hadn't had them... Also, most pets take a loyalty to their owners...my sisters
pet has helped keep her out of trouble...pets do a lot for society |
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We should have animals as pets. We have risen to the top of the food chain and therefore we should
reap those rewards. I see nothing wrong with having a pet, it's a good way to learn responsibility
and it helps to keep the animal from harm (if you're a reasonable pet owner) I have two dogs, a cat,
and two cattle and i love them with all my life; it's like having children. |
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The beauty of a symbiotic relationship is that both parties involved benefit from it. My 2 cats get
to be lazy all day and have food and water supplied all the time. And I get to clean up their
waste, oh, and enjoy their company. PETA propaganda at it's finest. |
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If we didn't have animals as pets, then most of us would be very lonely. |
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No b/c animals are like companions to people and some people need animals to cheer them up or they
get along with animals better than people |
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What?? I have to disagree on this. Some animals are better off on their own but others have to have
a owner or they would just die. |
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This is the view of animal rights, pets are slaves and should be free from humans. Total rubbish. As
long as pets are domesticated animals and not wild. |
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Well not all animals but some animals need humans or they would die like dogs? |
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What! Animals are so cute! |
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Come on now, let's be serious. I would be lost without my furry and feathered pets. The idea they
could possibly take care of themselves in the wild, by the way..where is this other existence
supposed to take place? It' is kinda scary for to me to think about this . My birds would become
food to falcons, and my chi/terrier mix would get hit by a truck, or chomped on by a bigger-more
aggressive breed. Jeez, the cats in the neighborhood would have a field day kicking my dogs little
buns..We are supposed to be the caretakers of this Planet, and it includes caring for the animals.
If one or two.. Or more animals..become beloved pets..what is wrong with this?..You don't have to
let your pet climb into your bed with you. My dog has a huge cushion pillow top bed in the corner of
my room. Yes, she is spoiled, but I get a lot out of the relationship too!..It's called: LOVE.. |
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Animals are better off in the care of humans such as cats and dogs. How would they survive on their
own?
They are looked after, given the energy they need, fed, given a warm and loving home and taken care
of.
I disagree with the way animals are treated at home by sickening minorities but in the long run, i
think most animals that are kept as pets is a good thing.
They are loving and compassionate and do they seem bothered as to being kept with a loving family,
adored and looked after?
I think it is ridiculous to suggest all animals should not be kept as pets. Most would not survive
without the help of humans |
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Some animals are better off with us. |
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