example: sports (greyhound/horse racing, fox hunting, bear baiting, snail racing), film (Dr. Dolittle etc.), circus, zoos, safari parks, addverts etc.etc.
2007-11-03 03:48:39 · 9 answers · asked by stripeysocks2k7 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
To those asking 'what my complaint is', I'm not complaining, I'm asking for your opinions.
2007-11-03 23:51:57 · update #1
its cruel
2007-11-03 03:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by astra 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've been around greyhounds on race day, a happier more excited animal you will never see. They love to run; they do it when they are playing. As puppies they are so excited to run that I have seen them run into things.
No experience with race horses.
Fox hunting. Not sure what your complaint is her. Are you concerned for the fox, the dogs chasing the fox or the horse ridden by the people riding to the hounds? The fox is not normally killed at the end, the dogs are pulled back, the fox runs away and everyone goes home. The only thing happening to the animals is they get some exercise.
Bear baiting is not done with animals. It is done with carrion. If you have a problem with hunting that is an entirely different issue but FYI: There are more deer in America today than in 1900 and the same is true of forested land. I might add this is due entirely to those cruel hunters and has nothing to do with the do-gooders currently associated with animal “rights”.
Snail racing: You are kidding right??? I get the same kick out of watching the cracks dry up after a rain.
Films and the other places you mention: In America we have gone a long way to protect animals, some times even imaginary ones. Champ, the "monster" of Lake Champlain is protected by legislation from both states that border the lake. California has legislated protection for Big Foot. Then you will find, if you care to look, some very dumb things on the rule book. For instance some dung beetle or the like stopped a billion dollar shopping mall near Austin Texas. People routinely have land STOLEN from them to protect the habitat of a tree rat or some other vermin.
In the US most of us live a capitalist life style; we invest and hope for a return on that investment. If you choose to invest your money in a zoo, a safari park or the like and then condone the mistreatment of your investment you are a moron. I have invested in my home, I don't burn it down. People who invest in an office building don't release cyanide gas into their building. And, people who train animals for the movies treat them right because that critter is part of their livelihood. In addition to treating the animal right they insist that the movie producers do the same. I think for the most part you are concerned about something that doesn't exist.
Are there exceptions? Is there cruelty? The answer is ABSOLUTELY YES!!! Does it range to EVERY SINGLE animal man has contact with? The answer is ABSOLUTELY NO. We have laws and those laws are enforced. Just ask the pro ball player who is have some legal problems over dog fighting... We also have limited jurisdiction, we can't enforce our laws in Mexico or Thailand.
2007-11-03 05:18:00 · answer #2 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sports are fine, as long as no cruelty is involved and the animals are healthy and happy.
I hate how people hunt and kill animals just for the fun of it.
Films and advertisements are usually okay. In fact, it is healthy for the pet to learn trick training which is good for their mental stimulation and helps prevent boredom. As well as being around other people, which is good for their socialisation needs and good behaviour training.
Circuses... I'm not sure about this one. If the animal is given proper housing and isn't stressed by constantly moving or by large, loud audiences, or treated cruely, then I guess it's okay.
Zoos and safari parks are great... they play a large part in animal conservation and education. The animals are generally happy there, I think. However, some zoos are just bare cages and poor conditions, those should be shut down.
2007-11-03 04:42:14 · answer #3 · answered by chocoboryo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything to do with animals and the film or advertising industry are strictly regulated on the side of comfort and safety of the animals. There's sites that tell all about the scenes from different movies and the studios have to abide by any regulations.
Hunting/racing I'm not for.
Zoos can be shut down if their care of the animals border on criminal.
2007-11-03 05:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I quite have searched the internet attempting to come across some cons for animals in entertainment to no avail to your debate. I too am against animals utilized in entertainment - i think of it hit me whilst my mothers and dads asked me as a youthful baby if i wanted to holiday the ponies - that went around and around in a circle hooked to a carousel. They appeared so unhappy and drained from the summer season warmth - I chosen to no longer holiday them and from then on I quite have been professional animal in everyway. I wish you had the different factor of the coin of the communicate it may be an undemanding argument.
2016-10-03 06:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by robinette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm perfectly fine with it; as long as no animals are beaten or killed in the process (fox hunting, bear baiting, and some circuses and greyhound races).
2007-11-03 04:08:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as animals are given proper care, I see nothing wrong with them earning their keep. After all, if I want a home and food, I have to work for it - why shouldn't they? Some animals also like the mental and social stimulation.
2007-11-03 06:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by hwinnum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really agree with them for pure entertainment. I don't mind them at zoo's, safari parks or farm parks if they are to educate aswell as entertain. But I do actually enjoy films with them in.
2007-11-03 03:54:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if it involves any form of mental or physical harm or cruelty to the animal
2007-11-03 03:54:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋