The consumption of the Canis lupus
familiaris is strongly frowned upon in modern American society. Although dogs are nearly equivalent to most
human consumed animals in means nutrition, there is more to the reason why
people tend to feel a disturbing sensation at even the slightest mention of
this topic. Supporting examples from the
section “Eating Dogs” from the book “Eating Animals” would be applicable to this
essay but is impossible and will be unfortunately excluded due to the file
under Course Documents being uncooperative and not opening. The consumption of dogs by humans should not
be practiced due to their domestication, their affectionate relationship with
man, and the probable extinction of their kind that would undergo if humans
began to hunt them down.
A dog’s dependence of humans causes
them to be defenseless towards their masters.
This ideology can be accurately demonstrated through the analogy of a
toddler and his parents. The toddler is
helpless and depends on his parents for care. Dogs display this in many similar
ways.
Dogs are often given the
classification of man’s best friend.
This is very accurate and is proven through their constant demonstration
of care and love towards their owners. A
dog’s consistence of reciprocation to human affection makes is immoral for dogs
to be added to our menu. Such an
intellectually advanced and helpful creature cannot be stabbed in the back by
those whom constantly enjoy their company, affection, and duties.
Since dogs are so vulnerable, of
abundance in human presence, and dependent on human aid, dogs would face the
threat of complete annihilation if not hunted in a controlled manner. This would remove man’s most common pet from existence
and disrupt habitats that used to contain wild dogs.
Dogs should be left off the menu for
numerous reasons that would ensure benefits to the human race. A dog’s dependence and relationship with man
is probably one of the most common instances in modern society and altering
that would only prove to serve a morally incorrect impact in our world.
