I love domesticated cats and dogs and have owned several. But in the end they’re still animals. I’m not going to go into massive debt to treat them for illnesses…deal with them as if they’re human. I’ve never bought any of my pets - all strays I took in or that were abandoned when neighbors moved.
I can’t see myself giving an animal a funeral, I believe it’s ridiculous. But different strokes for different folks. When I lived in MA there was a huge animal cemetery that rivaled human cemeteries. I can’t understand how people could ever get so attached to an animal that they treated like a human. I love(d) my cats and dogs and I think they live a good life with my family and they’re taken to the vet for treatment when needed and put down when needed. They shouldn’t suffer, because they’re not human.
Also, if a vicious dog (anyone’s) attacks me or my family and I’m armed I’m going to kill it. So would any cop.
I agree with you.