I know I know… “obligate carnivore”

      • Omniforous@mander.xyz
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        2 months ago

        The argument is that breeding more animals for the enjoyment of humans is bad, but the existing animals should be given as good of a life as we can. Since rescuing does not directly support the breeders, some vegans are OK with rescuing to give these animals a better life. Some vegans use similar logic to thrift wool sweaters for yarn, when they would not support buying new wool.

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          2 months ago

          Thanks for the explanation, that makes sense. I’ve never though of the concept of “adopt don’t shop” being a “vegan friendly” option for pet ownership, I’ve just always thought it was an obvious choice, but I get the connection now.

        • ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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          I would argue that your pet didn’t consent to being imprisoned rescued and should be free. Kidnapping, false imprisonment, and forced sterilization are antithetical to vegan ideology.