2006-11-20 08:54:17 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Yes, of course I could. What is the difference between eating dog/cat and eating chicken/pig? It's simply that we have domesticated cats and dogs and that they are considered to be cuter. It makes no sense at all.
I ate horse when I was in France and it was delicious. I saw no difference between eating horse and eating chicken. The fact that horses are 'cuter' is just ridiculous.
2006-11-20 09:02:29 · answer #1 · answered by strawberri_shortcake 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Before I accept anyone's dinner invitation, I always make sure to know what's cookin'. I can always say I have plans on that night. If someone asked me on the spot right as dinner is being served, I'd probably say I had a late lunch, and I still have heartburn from it. A glass of water would be fine. In reality, I don't think I'd want to even eat a salad out of a kitchen where a pet was being served.
2006-11-20 08:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by No-Dogg 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well...the truth is, if you suddenly collapsed and died in the house one day and there was no-one to feed poor little mr tibbles, he wouldnt have much of a problem taking a little nibble from your thigh....
at the end of the day it just freaks us out because we're westerners and we're brought up to see these animals as companions rather than a meal. In hinduism, the cow is considered sacred, so they must probably look at us eating beef in the same way.
Personally, i'd refuse based on my western upbringing... but to do it gracefully... hmmm.... could i say im allergic??
2006-11-20 09:33:19 · answer #3 · answered by mycatseesdeadpeople 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes I would, but only if it wasn't a dog/cat I knew. lol
I mean seriously, cats and dogs are just meat that's a hell of a lot cuter than cows. I assume the only reason we don't eat them is that there isn't enough money is raising them because they don't have enough meat on them.
In all reality there are many countries that do eat different animals than those of us in the US. I would not actively seek out the opportunity to eat a dog/cat but if the alternative was to embarass my host I would.
If India were a super power the US would be looked down upon for eating cows. I've eaten squid, shark, snails, frogs legs, kangaroo, aligator and many other things because it was offered to me.
If you have to turn it down just tell the truth, that it's against your morals, you don't believe in it or that it just doesn't sound good to you.
2006-11-20 09:12:56 · answer #4 · answered by Martin H 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
if served in the UK/Americas then definitely I would refuse it - however, if I was in Asia where dog is certainly on the menu, I would think twice.
I would like to think it being no different to eating horse in France, kangaroo in the UK etc.
We only recoil at the idea because dogs and cats are seen as our friends in the western world (and I have three cats and a dog). Likewise, the cow is sacred in some countries and those inhabitants wouldn't dream of eating one, and probably look on us westerners as totally barbaric because we think nothing of it.
At the end of the day, if you are a meat eater, hungry and the only thing on offer was the family pet, you would eat it.
2006-11-20 09:06:01 · answer #5 · answered by The one 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I would hope I never have to but reality is that it's just meat like anything else. I would eat it to be a good guest (diplomatic)
but I wouldn't enjoy it.
but it's all in you mind...and besides, whether you eat or not the animal is still dead and on a dinner plate
who are we to judge anyway... by doing so were being egocentric
were judging other cultures by our own and that is completely ignorant.
hell, all these idiots posting would be eating cats and dogs if they grew up eating them
and they'd do it with no problem or second thought
think outside the box here people
2006-11-20 08:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
i could not eat it, i would end up doing a dean gaffney, was tricked into eating rabbit pie as a child threw up when i discovered it was not chicken as i was told it was originally.and i would not gracefully refuse a whole lot of swearing goin on probably.
2006-11-20 09:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by bigfatz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think I would want to eat dog or cat ... after all I won't eat venison or veal & these are much more acceptable meats over here.
To refuse gracefully, just look your host in the eye, smile (nicely mind no grimaces or sneers) & say "No thank you".
2006-11-20 08:56:02 · answer #8 · answered by Solow 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Sure. If you travel the world you will find that there are places where dog and cat meat are as common as chicken to us. There isn't much difference really. It just seems wierd to all of us because we have them for pets. It is hard to imagine serving little "fluffy" for dinner.... but think of it this way.... people have Goldfish for pets.... have you ever eaten fish? I know it sounds gross.... sounds gross too me too! But it really isnt any different from all the other animals we eat.
2006-11-20 09:00:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't bother to be graceful. I would look horrified and tell the host that I considered this an insult to me and leave immediately.
2006-11-20 09:51:27 · answer #10 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋