Well now I want to clarify the one statement in my last post too . About an animal raised for food versus a pet turned over to slaughter, I agree both feel pain and terror and I personally feel if it is done it should be done humanely. (which it is not in those slaughter plants). I guess I just mean that with a pet, it seems like more of a betrayal, because they have developed a bond and trust with people and have given their all to us, only to be shunted off for slaughter when we are "done" with them, so that's why I say it upsets me more. I hope that makes sense. I understand your post as well Zara.