Domestic animals
The commoditisation of pets, a poison that spreads slowly
Our closest companions, targets of abuse
Bought or given away, mistreated outside or in the context of intimidation or domestic violence, abandoned or left to roam, strays, slaughtered in pounds or shelters, subjected to endless breeding and various forms of training, used as tools for work or hunting, Cats and dogs, as well as hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, ferrets and other companions, are still regarded as useful commodities, decorative objects, or objects on which to project our emotions without taking into account their intelligence, sensitivity or consideration. To improve their status as simple pets, we are calling for horses and ponies to be granted pet status.
The commodification of bodies
The bodies of females used as tools for endless reproduction, puppies separated from their mothers at an early age, sold through classified ads, breeding farms, pet shops or even given away and at the heart of all kinds of trafficking, exposed to the public eye and to exploitation, insufficiently cared for and sterilised, our companions from their very first months are the target of all kinds of dangers.
Dog clubs and dressage
Many of the cats and dogs we have in our homes have been trained the hard way, or without any knowledge of their needs, rather than being raised with respect as fully-fledged members of the household, and are potentially prone to behavioural problems. For the less fortunate, the pound is always on the lookout.
Feline mistreatment and straying, overcrowding in shelters
These animals, which are the most protected by law, are often the targets of mistreatment and give birth to litters that are unidentified, unprotected, uncared for and unsterilised. Shelters are chronically overflowing, and stray cats and dogs are considered as waste and die in the streets and in pounds.
False friends, false good ideas, false good practices
Working in contact with animals is not in itself a benevolent act. Everything lies in the way you treat them. Beware of fake shelters. Beware: neglect is also mistreatment. Horse-riding, going to cat bars or doing puppy yoga, although they may seem benign to animals, are not harmless activities for them.
Finally, it should be noted that some people or organisations, unaware of their own limitations, attempt to rescue animals without having the necessary means to do so, in which case the “help” provided may be harmful to the animals.
Key figures
An alarming fact
Stop!
the objectification of pets, which leads to all kinds of abuse and tragedy
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Because dogs and cats are our companions, many people think they are safe.
Sold instead of adopted, abandoned and wandering, abused by cruel humans who see their vulnerability as an outlet for their inner violence, they should be the best off of all animals in the eyes of the law. Yet their fate is no better than that of others who do not enjoy such protection.
