Mmm bambi...

Personally so long as it's done as humanely as possible I don't see the fuss. I'm not into raising dog for meat but I do know a family in the US who quietly does raise a dog litter a year as part of their cultural celebrations. I've given the philosophy a thought and just have concluded that just as people raise an eyebrow with my family history of eating squirrel, bear, raccoon, goat, opossum, rabbit and even guinea pig I just don't see how I am one to judge. It doesn't mean I have to eat it though and in the past I've turned up my nose at "companion animals" offered to me on a plate in other countries.

The article written was designed to be sensational to attract attention in reality I think there is not much wrong with the act of eating a dog *protein is after all protein.* To me the larger issue is humane slaughter which sadly varies widely in the world for all animals but never as much as I've heard for the dog. The methods used in certain areas to end the dog's life would get anyone thrown in prison in the USA.

WARNING *GRAPHIC MATERIAL*

http://www.dogmeattrade.com

 Quote: melissa thom

Mmm bambi...

Personally so long as it's done as humanely as possible I don't see the fuss. I'm not into raising dog for meat but I do know a family in the US who quietly does raise a dog litter a year as part of their cultural celebrations. I've given the philosophy a thought and just have concluded that just as people raise an eyebrow with my family history of eating squirrel, bear, raccoon, goat, opossum, rabbit and even guinea pig I just don't see how I am one to judge. It doesn't mean I have to eat it though and in the past I've turned up my nose at "companion animals" offered to me on a plate in other countries.

The article written was designed to be sensational to attract attention in reality I think there is not much wrong with the act of eating a dog *protein is after all protein.* To me the larger issue is humane slaughter which sadly varies widely in the world for all animals but never as much as I've heard for the dog. The methods used in certain areas to end the dog's life would get anyone thrown in prison in the USA.

WARNING *GRAPHIC MATERIAL*

http://www.dogmeattrade.com

I agree with this.

There are a great number of people who are religiously offended whenever cow is eaten. It's all perspective.

And humane slaughter. The way our own food animals are slaughtered isn't exactly the nicest thing in the world, either. I know it'll offend some of the people here, so I'll encourage you guys to look it up for yourselves. I'll just say this, Hung by foot + large blade or metal spike = steak on your plate. "Excuse me, that cow has a face and feelings" (to quote enviro-wackos) just like your dog does. If you can't stand the thought of how your food is killed you should probably become a vegan.

I'd expect a little fuss posting it on a forum with 14,916 dog loving members Melissa. I understand what you and Scott are saying, but there's probably a better place for that discussion.

 Quote: steve strom

I'd expect a little fuss posting it on a forum with 14,916 dog loving members Melissa. I understand what you and Scott are saying, but there's probably a better place for that discussion.

A topic that a vast majority of forum members are in accordance with the same opinion.......what were Melissa and Scott suppose to do?

Well heck guys,
I imagine there's still some places on earth that cannibalism is still an accepted practice.
What you say we put together some tasty recipe's and head toward Wall Street!
After all it is the norm someplace.......eat your enemies.