They believe the more horrific the death / torture the more tender the meat so the dogs are tortured before they finally meet their death. This is an Asian belief. Factory farm animals suffer as well and can actually make nice companion animals. The difference is culture. In some cultures to the Asians earring dog and cat is as normal as us shopping for chicken, beef or pork. Myself I eat no beef or pork. Mostly turkey or chicken but very little. I find meat of any kind disgusting. Animals can be raised and slaughtered humanely for food but in order to keep it efficient to save money and time most times their treatment and death is done in humanely. I think WE all as a whole are responsible for the way our food sources are treated. Be a smart consumer and buy only from farms known for humanity. It takes some work but they are out there. A little more expensive but worth it in the end. |