ageedizzleWhat’s your most controversial opinion?
https://piefed.ca/c/asklemmy/p/563749/whats-your-most-controversial-opinion
SomeonelolVegans shouldn’t have pets. If the ethos of veganism is consent for the things others give then it should be thought of as slavery for them to own any, especially if they feed a carnivorous animal a vegan food alternative.
Jerkface (any/all)Ownership of an animal for the purpose of companionship is exploitation of an animal. If it is practicable and practical to avoid, a vegan should.
Veganism aside, having to make life and death decisions on another individual’s behalf is a terrible thing. Intentionally causing an individual to become unable to care for themselves is one of the most abusive things that can be done to them.
Lastly, I would not even bring a human into this world, let alone someone I knew would be treated all their lives as property, whom I love but am ultimately powerless to protect.
My pet adopted itself, and goes wherever it want. What do you say to that?
UltraGiGaGiganticThey would probably say letting the animal be free is neglect. Glad you and your pet found each other
I would remind you that cats are an invasive pest that cause global mass extinction and locally devastate entire ecosystems. I would remind you that HOUSE CATS ALONE make up a category that causes more deaths to birds and mammals in North America – a place where they do not belong at all – than any other cause. I would remind you that the Earth has fewer than half the birds it did when I was born. I would remind you that cats who are left outdoors live significantly shorter lives and suffer more diseases and major injuries than indoor cats.
I would go so far as to suggest you are romanticizing the situation and relying on your own “common sense” rather than actually educating yourself on the risks and supposed benefits.
On the other hand, I don’t actually get much of a choice anymore. Can’t just dump them, not home most of the day, minimum control of my own life.
I couls give them away for adoption I suppose, but my parents run my life.