Australia has one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world. But are we being the best pet parents possible? Or do we need to rethink how we breed, buy and care for our animals?
French bulldogs are the most popular dog breed in the United States, but should they even exist? It's a question US-based bioethicist Jessica Pierce has been considering for years."They have to do with human cultural or aesthetic preferences."to pull sleighs, hunt prey or herd stock. Now, the focus is largely on appearance, and flat-faced doggies are du jour."They're not bred so that they can have the most enriched, fulfilling, happy and healthy lives.
"Having a pet is expensive," says Ms Sursara, who cares for several rescue animals, both domesticated and native. "We used to let people take their animals in and … those animals were actually extremely well-cared for.For Dr Pierce, the distinction between good pet owners, or "guardians", and bad ones is too sharp."I think it's dangerous to just assume, 'Oh, I'm a good dog owner … because then you stop being curious about your dog's experiences and your own interactions with your dog'.
While she believes that living with an animal can make a person kinder or more considerate, she disagrees with the idea that we should require animals for personal betterment ."I don't know how many times a day I see some headline, or an announcement , 'If you're lonely, get a pet. If you're unhealthy, get a pet, it'll make you better.'
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