Shall we follow the Danes?

Is this for real?

Well glad I don’t buy Lurpak anymore!

I've just Googled this and yes, it's true Smileless. Horrible thought, donating pets to be eaten.

I don't know what to say and that doesn't happen very often .

Smileless2012

I don't know what to say and that doesn't happen very often .

Me neither 😯

Yes, I've just read about it in The Guardian. I'm appalled.

The zoo's reassurances that any donated pets will be "gently euthanised" are a hoot - after all, whatever goes on behind (closed) zoo doors is anybody's guess.......

So running out of food for zoo animals? What about the vegetarian option?

How about NOT having zoos has anyone thought about that !

ronib

So running out of food for zoo animals? What about the vegetarian option?

I dont think there is a vegetarian option for Lions and Tigers, or birds of prey.

Shocking and horrible!! Plus I was shocked and upset by the item on the national news about people videoing themselves torturing cats. Horrendous! What is wrong with people???

What, no tofu for lions? David49

If you think about what vegans would like, it seems to be a world without animals.
No cows, no sheep, no pigs, no deer, no game birds, no hens, no ducks even feral pigeons would be a bit dodgy. If innocently chasing them is bad, how much worse would be shooting them to eat.
No lions and tigers or other carnivorous animals, no rats, no cats, no owls, no birds of prey, no vultures.
And no humans who don’t fit in with their doctrine.

Re the OP I wonder how much greater the outcry would be if this was seen as a solution to all the unwanted dogs and cats?

BlueBelle

How about NOT having zoos has anyone thought about that !

Spot on! Let animals be in their natural habitat and not cooped up for people to gawp at. I can accept conservation centres to help the survival of endangered species but not zoos or those dreadful circuses.

Absolutely re no zoos, but what’s the point of conservation centres when there’s nowhere for animals to live because we’re chopping down forests for human habitation and clearing forests to grow crops to provide vegan foods for the same population.

why not?

Vets have clients seek euthenasia of "beloved" healthy pet animals every day. The owners pay for euthenasia, then the corpses are incinerated, bad for the planet.

Donating to the zoo saves pet owners money, reduces pollution, and it feeds living animals. Helpinf to save threatened species. You'd think animal lovers would see the plus side.

If zoo inhabitants don't eat dead pets, they are still goimg to be fed meat from sheep, cows etc that used to be alive.

What else did you think zoos do with the bodies of their own dead animals ?

If we hadn't known before we know now that we are officially in the "Silly Season" for news.

So ATY, is disposing of your unwanted pets “silly”?

Although in general I disapprove of zoos there are valid reasons for some animals remaining in captivity and if they're carnivorous, they have to be fed. Which is the less appealing option, breeding animals to provide feed or feeding an animal that is either going to be euthanised or neglected by owners who no longer want them? We live in an imperfect world I'm afraid. It's been common practice for centuries to shoot large animals that have injuries so their bodies can be consumed either by humans or other animals. IMO it's a better option than cremation.
Before I get jumped on for being a cruel monster I'm a committed animal lover who has had dogs, cats, gerbils, horses and visiting sheep as part of my family. I've had to make decisions on euthanasia of beloved animal friends far too many times and ensured I have been present and that's it's done in familiar surroundings but what happens to the dead bodies is dealt with pragmatically. Try burying a 650kg horse in the garden.

One thing that you can say about the Danes.

They certainly know how to think laterally.

Sarnia

BlueBelle

How about NOT having zoos has anyone thought about that !

Spot on! Let animals be in their natural habitat and not cooped up for people to gawp at. I can accept conservation centres to help the survival of endangered species but not zoos or those dreadful circuses.

And how do "Conservation centres" fund the staff, animal feed, vet bills etc to house feed and breed threatened species, , if not by selling tickets to visitors?

Just the veterinary care of threatened species is highly expert specialised work. That's why breeding programs tend to be centred in organisations that make enough money to fund the required facilities and expertise. Like zoos.

Mollygo

Re the OP I wonder how much greater the outcry would be if this was seen as a solution to all the unwanted dogs and cats?

Try it another way; XL bullies could all be used to feed rare tigers.

It makes sense in one way as predators need to eat the whole animal according to vets, just as my little cat will bring in a mouse and sit in front of us and consume the lot, tail, head etc.

I looked it up because that didn’t seem right, but apparently vets reckon that the whole animal needs consuming in order for the cat to get the essential nutrients.

Needless to say she gets fleas and wormed regularly😮😮

Surely the answer to that is not to have predators in zoos. They are usually large animals who should have miles of open space in which to hunt. Anyone who has seen these animals in the wild will surely understand how cruel it is to confine them to a small space.