Quote Originally Posted by smokey the elder View Post
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.