TV Chef Hugh Fearnley has caused controversy by claiming he has no objection to puppy farm.
Fearnley-Whittingstall told the Radio Times: ‘In principle, but not in practice, I have no objection to a high-welfare organic puppy farm.
‘You can’t object, unless you also object to the farming of pigs.
‘It’s an artificial construct of our society, a cultural decision, to make pets out of dogs and meat out of pigs.
‘Both animals could be used the other way round – although pigs probably do make better meat than dogs and dogs better pets than pigs. But it’s not a foregone conclusion.’
How could you eat this?
Mongrels of the World is 100% against the idea of farming dogs but in the same way we kind of agree with Fearnley when he says that you cant object, unless you also object to the farming of pigs. The fact that one animal is a pig and the other is a dog doesnt mean that one has more rights to live.
Or this?
This is a very controversial subject as dogs have had a strong relationship with humans for a long time. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting and companion animal in human history. Dogs were domesticated from gray wolves about 15,000 years ago and for a long time they have been performing many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and aiding handicapped individuals. This impact on human society has given them the nickname “Man’s Best Friend”.
We fully back RSPCA reaction to the chef ‘s claim by expressing their concerns with the farming of any animal, dog or otherwise, and adding that his comments may seem sensible but are actually quite controversial – especially when dogs are our most popular and loved pet.’
marylynn saunders said,
October 11, 2011 @ 10:45 am
I totally disagree with the idea of puppy farms, our dogs are not a food group. I also feel that no animals should be a food group. I am trying not to eat any meat – both as a means to eat healthier and to be kind to animals and our earth. But to compare our pets to farm animals is just wrong and I think perhaps he was just trying to get some attebtion.
mongrelsoftheworld said,
October 11, 2011 @ 11:21 am
Totally agree with you. MOTW is trying to raise funds for Soi Dogs http://www.soidog.org an organization in Thailand that is fighting to stop the dog meat trade. We hope we can contribute in some way to this cause. Thanks for your comment.
Helene said,
March 3, 2013 @ 12:56 am
Completely agree with him. What he is trying to say is: it is unfair to treat some animals with respect and other animals without. He is trying to get people to understand that there is no difference between eating a pig ( who have proved to be significantly more intelligent than dogs, can complete difficult tasks and are, like dogs, very loyal and sweetnatured animals) and a dog. He is not saying we should eat dogs. He says it’s both wrong. In suffering we are all the same.