I am guessing a couple of these callous people here also condone the killing of elephants and rhinos for their ivory and horns as well. They are, after all, just an animal. Even some go to Africa and kill lions and giraffes just for fun.
None of that is cool.........none!
One of the rhino species has just gone extinct due to humans who have no regard for life and nature and if this keeps up, Africa will be depleted of most of it's big game. Our grandchildren will not be able to see them and will be like the woolly mammoth and sabertooth tigers.
I do realize that animals evolve and some go extinct, but it should not be at the mercy of man.
Again, dogs are a different kind of animal, they are our loyal pets....for the most part. Over 15 years, they do become part of the family, especially those that live indoors......not the ones who stay outside 24/7 and are primarily used for hunting and such.
Dogs are therapy to many who have no one else for companionship. An elderly who has lost their spouse and never had kids but do have their dog remaining..........that dog is that persons family.
At the end of the day, they are all animals but they can't speak up for themselves, society has to look out for those that are killed for sport, torture or any other inhumane act.