Anthropomorphism - giving to animals human traits....

Humans have the ability to reason and control the sexual urge (they may not always do so, but the ability is there!) Animals act strictly on instinct. No cat, or bunny, or dog every thought..."Is this a good time to reproduce? Is this who I should reproduce with? Will he/she be a good parent? Will I be a good parent?" Their bodies say "have Sex" and they respond -- by having unprotected sex.

Humans (and dolphins) derive pleasure from sex. Other animals do not. For example the penis of a male cat has barbs on it to help maintain contact -- candlelight and romance it isn't! It is instinct -- pure and simple. A female cat in heat will mate with as many tom as she can find. One litter can have kittens from two or more toms.

We -- humans -- domesticated cats, dogs, bunnies (cows, pigs, sheep, and horses!) Now we have a responsibility to them. It is NOT a responsibility of equals -- it is a responsibility of protector, care giver -- and that includes protecting them from irresponsible breeding and the hazards of life in the wild.

Take a visit to a shelter that isn't "no-kill." Help out with some euthanasias. Maybe that will help with an understanding of the consequences of not nuetering!