Maybe not. The very premise of killing something to eat it is cruel. I still maintain that showing care, and teaching an animal to love you, then killing it takes cruelty to a whole new level. Am I vegan? Pretty much. Dinner tonight was a baked potato and broccoli.

@1Gloria : I'm vegetarian. I'm not vegan. Why do you ask?

@susieq : You are projecting human emotions onto an animal. A pet is not the same as an animal that is raised for food. When the lion kills a gazelle for food is it cruel? I am a meat eater and I do wish the meat industry in the US was more humane, but I guess then we couldn't get steaks at the grocery store for $8.99 a pound. Factory farming really is horrible!!!

@Knk : I loved watching that movie and it was definitely an eye opener !

@PearlandDotCom : But the movie is inspiring and the ending was actually positive. So I would recommend seeing this movie!

@susieq : I completely understand that we are breaking the trust of these beloved souls. They are probably crushed once they face the reality and are full of anxiety and fear!

Movie was good

@MalluGuy : No, I am not. I am saying that animals do have the capacity to love, to form bonds with humans, and to fear. I do not believe that all animals have that bond, but the ones that are raised by hand do have one. If you don't believe they feel fear, go to a stock yard holding pen and observe them for a few hours.

While I am on my yearly rodeo rant, let's talk horses. I have no problem with horses, other than being very allergic to them. I DO have a problem with some owners and riders. I am not saying this is all riders, but there are a few...…. I am talking about the once a year cowboy wannabes. You know them too, throw a horse out in the field, check on it when you remember, then drag it out for rodeo. I firmly believe horses need to be conditioned before the trail ride, not during. Once again, I am not saying it is all people, but there are some I hope get the horrible saddle sores the richly deserve.

@susieq : There is a special place in HELL for people that abuse animals.