To Animals Asia:
I am writing to you today in regards to your recent campaigns against the dog and cat meat industry in China. I believe that your concerns about the mistreatment of these animals are correct. Since there is no regulation of this 'industry,' people are getting away with the inhumane practices of keeping these animals in small, cramped environments and not providing for their most basic needs.
It has been shown that cats and dogs are not suitable to be raised and sold commercially, for the simple reason that it is impractical and unprofitable to meet their most basic needs. Unlike livestock, cats and dogs have higher requirements in terms of space and physical activity. Since it is costly to adequately provide for them, farmers would have no incentive to do so. This leads to the physical and mental suffering of the cats and dogs being sold for meat.
However, the proponents of cat meat consumption do have a couple of valid points. For one, it would help decrease the number of stray and abandoned cats, which have been documented to cause problems with spreading disease and disrupting the local wildlife. Another point is that although you may see the consumption of these 'companion animals' as immoral, you should not try to force others to see it that way as well. Many do not see the difference between eating a cat and eating a cow; they are both animals and are edible.
Thank you for your time.
Sources
1. http://right-tourism.com/issues/animals-on-the-menu/dogcat-meat/
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