No more unwanted pets

**Freedom** · 05-26-2008, 06:06 PM

I was gagging as I read this.

http://www.kittybeef.com/aboutus.php

**DJFyrewolf36** · 05-26-2008, 06:19 PM

Sadly some people dont have the same opnions on companion animals we do and see cats and dogs as a far cheaper alternative to other meat stock as they are smaller and can be raised in a more enclosed space. I'm not saying I'd eat it but I do understand why there is a market for it.
Whats even sadder is I know some of the stock animals used for food are treated better than some of the pet animals here in the US

**Freedom** · 05-26-2008, 06:41 PM

That company has THREE outlets in the US! I wonder how many pets up for adoption they take?

**DJFyrewolf36** · 05-26-2008, 07:01 PM

I checked the FAQ, apperantly you need to pass a criminal background check even to order from them. Also, they state several times that all the meat they have is from farms to prevent the spread of desease. They even go on to state that they feel using strays is not only unclean, its unethical as well. All in all they seem to be a very legit operation.
Again not something I'd eat but as long as they are indeed using only animals raised for the purposes of being food there really isn't an ethics issue. It's no different than a farm selling beef or pork.
We have been taught in the US that cats are only kept for companionship. No one would think to eat a cat. In some areas of the world people would cringe and call us vile for eating beef. It's all in what you were taught is acceptable behavior.
Just playing devils advocate. Just because its different doesn't make it criminal or even cruel.

Edited to add: The only things they have in the US is distrobution centers. There is no butchering or farming operations in the US. I would assume beacuse of the backlash they would get if they were to open such a facility. I don't think there is a law that prevents the farming of cats or dogs in the US (is there? Somone correct me if there is) but if someone were to open up a farm with its own stock and breeding animals raised for the sole purpose of being eaten, people would riot. I myself don't think its wrong to farm food. Most people immideatly take offense to eating something like a cat because they associate the notion with eating THEIR pet. They've formed an attachment. I don't expect ANYONE anywhere in the world would eat anything they have formed a pet relationship with. People have cows as pets, yet they still eat beef. They rationalize it because they arent eating Bessie, they are eating beef. Food is one of those things humans have decided must remain nameless and faceless, at least thats what I've noticed is the north American cultural norm.
Another edit: I expect to get flamed but lets try to be civil. Like I said before just because I'm not against alternative foods doesn't mean Im going to go out and eat my cats lol

**Jessika** · 05-26-2008, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by DJFyrewolf36

I checked the FAQ, apperantly you need to pass a criminal background check even to order from them. Also, they state several times that all the meat they have is from farms to prevent the spread of desease. They even go on to state that they feel using strays is not only unclean, its unethical as well. All in all they seem to be a very legit operation.
Again not something I'd eat but as long as they are indeed using only animals raised for the purposes of being food there really isn't an ethics issue. It's no different than a farm selling beef or pork.
We have been taught in the US that cats are only kept for companionship. No one would think to eat a cat. In some areas of the world people would cringe and call us vile for eating beef. It's all in what you were taught is acceptable behavior.
Just playing devils advocate. Just because its different doesn't make it criminal or even cruel.

Edited to add: The only things they have in the US is distrobution centers. There is no butchering or farming operations in the US. I would assume beacuse of the backlash they would get if they were to open such a facility. I don't think there is a law that prevents the farming of cats or dogs in the US (is there? Somone correct me if there is) but if someone were to open up a farm with its own stock and breeding animals raised for the sole purpose of being eaten, people would riot. I myself don't think its wrong to farm food. Most people immideatly take offense to eating something like a cat because they associate the notion with eating THEIR pet. They've formed an attachment. I don't expect ANYONE anywhere in the world would eat anything they have formed a pet relationship with. People have cows as pets, yet they still eat beef. They rationalize it because they arent eating Bessie, they are eating beef. Food is one of those things humans have decided must remain nameless and faceless, at least thats what I've noticed is the north American cultural norm.
Another edit: I expect to get flamed but lets try to be civil. Like I said before just because I'm not against alternative foods doesn't mean Im going to go out and eat my cats lol

I actually agree with you

Speaking in general, of course. This does make me sick when I think about it because honestly I'm not sure if I would be able to eat cat meat because I'd think of all of my cute little kitty friend's faces, but for some people it's a normal part of their culture. Just not a normal part of *my* culture

**moosmom** · 05-26-2008, 07:07 PM

Sandie,

Especially the ones listed "Free to good home". That article made me sick.
But different cultures have different tastes (not to sound sick) and as much as we are repulsed by them using cats as meat stock, I'm sure they're repulsed by our use of cows for beef. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

**Jessika** · 05-26-2008, 07:21 PM

Found this on snopes...

http://message.snopes.com/showthread.php?t=17867

Not sure if it really is legit, though? Looks like its one in many string of similar sites... manbeef??? Pretty sure that's illegal lol

EDIT: However, if you'd like, here is some information on the domain owner:

http://whois.domaintools.com/kittybeef.com

IP is in Nebraska and gives you information about the owner. FYI, these are all public records for anyone buying a domain. However in this case it seems they had a third party register for them to "hide" their identity.

**DJFyrewolf36** · 05-26-2008, 07:31 PM

A lot of people buy domain names in bulk too, in order to sell them for higher prices later.

Sure does seem like a hoax now that I dig deeper into it. I wouldn't think there would be a high demand for cat meat in the US...at least not high enough to build a distrobution center, much less three of them.