K9 Dine

            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.