This Might Offend Some People.....Pet lovers protest cats on the menu in China

[smokey the elder]

Definitely valid points. People should try not to judge other cultures, even if they disagree with what they do. Having said that, if the animal in question is someone's pet (no matter what animal it is) and it's stolen and used for food I think that is inappropriate. Animals intended as food should be treated humanely prior to slaughter; we are not without blame on this in the US.

[king2005]

Definitely valid points. People should try not to judge other cultures, even if they disagree with what they do. Having said that, if the animal in question is someone's pet (no matter what animal it is) and it's stolen and used for food I think that is inappropriate. Animals intended as food should be treated humanely prior to slaughter; we are not without blame on this in the US.

Agree 100%!!

I use to be flamed because I breed feeder Rats. It has finally stopped as people have realized that its not the animals type that matters, its the treatment of any feeder animal that matters.

I knew I treated my rats far better then any "Feeder Breeder" did. I treated them like pets (without names). Spoiled them, gave them LOTS of running space, fresh foods, juice, water, Aspen, treats & SOOOO many toys. I then killed them as humainly as I could so they could still be used as a healthy meal for Axle. I had many rules in place for the way it was done. If I couldn't follow all the rules at that time, I had to wait. Or I would give the "rat" away, or make it a pet until I could find it a home as I couldn't obay by my specific rules. I don't like killing things, but I have no issues killing for food in the most humain way I can.

[Lilith Cherry]

I live in rural Guangdong; Cats are sold in several of the markets where I buy my food ( pork and chicken and fish along with fresh vegetables) Yes, it makes me want to cry but I do understand that the local people have different ideas on what to eat. They do NOT, however torture the cat but very quickly slit its throat. They kill it in the same manner the kill chickens and ducks and rabbits.

I am always very worried in case my cats get out as I am sure they would be dinner for someone in the area if they did. Different cultures see things in different ways but the vast majority of Chinese people are no more cruel to animals than other nationalities. We just hear the horror stories in the west and don't see the pet lovers and kind people because they don't make good news stories.