Your point is well taken. An animal is physical property and should not be treated any differently than vandalism.
But, with all the cuddling, softness and best friend stuff, you might as well pack in this logic. Soon, juries will be awarding pain and suffering to the owners of dogs, etc.
I saw a photo with a lady arm in arm with this guy. I was thinking at the time, "this fellow had a rough puberty". I didn't know how it was caused. I really fell bad for him. The least we want for him is a full recovery, and maybe he'll win, too.
Just admit it, you don't like standards. White Christmas. #1 selling ever Silver Bells: #2 selling. Sleigh Ride. I can do without most on your list, but, this one is almost impossible to dislike. Let me guess, your favorite is the Nutcracker.
The song I hate to hear more than almost any other. The song that is on almost all "Christmas Hit" albums. Taadaa: Santa Baby.