Is it OK to own a cat or dog?
One argument is that cats, dogs, and other pets suffer too much at our hands. Theoretically, we may be able to provide good homes for our pets, and many of us do.
Why is it bad to have a pet?
The institution of pet-keeping is fundamentally unjust as it involves the manipulation of animals’ bodies, behaviours and emotional lives. For centuries, companion animal’s bodies (particularly dogs, horses and rabbits) have been shaped to suit human fashions and fancies. And this often causes these animals considerable physical harm.
Is it ethical to own a pet animal?
Animal rights and welfare activists typically agree that pet ownership is ethically fine so long as the creature does not suffer and is treated well.
Are there people who do not want a pet?
While pets may have cute and adorable eyes which are nearly impossible to resist, the truth of the matter is that pet ownership does not suit everyone. Animal shelters are full of poor, discarded creatures people acquired without properly considering all of the consequences.
Are there any health risks associated with owning a pet?
There are also sanitary risks associated with pet ownership. Animals can carry parasites that can be transferred to humans. Cats in particular carry a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, which can get into your brain and cause a condition known as toxoplasmosis.
Why is it not good idea to have a dog as a pet?
Dogs behave best when they are on a consistent schedule. They like to be walked and fed around the same time every day. This is how trust is built between a dog and its owner. Having a dog as pet may not be a good idea if your schedule is constantly changing. You are unsure about the rules of your apartment.
While pets may have cute and adorable eyes which are nearly impossible to resist, the truth of the matter is that pet ownership does not suit everyone. Animal shelters are full of poor, discarded creatures people acquired without properly considering all of the consequences.
Is it ethical for people to keep pets?
But recent research into animals’ emotional lives has cast doubt on the ethics of petkeeping The reality is people have pets in the millions. The question is: how we can help them care for them correctly and appropriately?’ Photograph: Getty Images/iStockphoto The reality is people have pets in the millions.
