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Kitty Beef
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We've been getting a lot of calls from people asking what we're going to do about some new websites that are being passed around, called KittyBeef.com and PuppyBeef.com, which are purporting to sell prime cuts from kittens and puppies at discount prices. Well, the simple answer is … we're not really going to do all that much about it at all. In fact, I kind of wish we'd thought of the idea ourselves. For anyone who's horrified by the concept of having puppy chops or kitten nuggets for dinner, I hope they'll go just one tiny step further in their outrage and ask themselves how that's any different from chowing down on pork chops or chicken.
At the risk of getting a little rhetorical here, animals killed for our kitchens are just as capable of suffering as the animals we keep in our homes. They're just as smart, just as loving, and the prospect of the horrors that are inflicted on them by the meat industry keeps me up at night and fills me with the same anguish as reports of people who chain their dogs or torture their cats.
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It's very disturbing, but very true. There's really not much else to say about it... everybody feels the exact same pain.
Posted by: Brianna Fritchey | July 25, 2007 04:19 PM
It is all so true, sadly. All creatures feel pain and fear. I also lose sleep thinking about how horribly those sentient creatures are treated and slaughtered. The only answer is to go vegan.
Posted by: Ana | July 25, 2007 04:53 PM
In the August 2007 issue of Town & Country magazine an article on page 51 titled "Fashion & Style" features a beautifully coifed, stylish (and I thought smart) Malaak Compton-Rock Commedian Chris Rock's wife & mother of his two daughters, tells us that her two prized possessions in life are: Her two Lagerfeld fur coats. To increase further injury to the article, she goes on to say that something she'd like to own is: An alligator tote by Calvin Klein...hello.....open mouth, insert foot...keep talking Malaak... eventually you'll be able to share with us all how a Louis Vuitton shoe tastes: early in the article, I was sold on Malaaks mission to do good deeds for women leaving welfare and entering the workforce. She has wonderful ideas about creating self esteem and self awareness.... but as soon as I reached Ms. Rocks profile stats and read her aspirations I was dumbfounded. I was so taken aback by her willingness to admit her love of fur, that I had to recheck the publishing date on the magazine to be sure it wasn't outdated. Fur is faux by today's standard. It frightens me to think that Ms. Malaak Compton-Rock has the potential to be a major influence on todays young women. The example Ms. Rock's setting isn't a good one in my opinion. Of all the things in this world to consider a prize posession, Ms. Malaak Compton-Rock wants an animal on her back and a alligator on her arm...all I can sayis: "A mind is a terrible thing to waste." What is she thinking?
Posted by: Snookie | July 25, 2007 04:56 PM
Brianna is completely right.
Cows and pigs and chickens and fish feel fear and pain just like dogs & cats do.
Posted by: kelly | July 25, 2007 04:58 PM
I'm so utterly disgusted... especially clicking on the "torture their cats" link above... I feel really sick...
Posted by: Alexandra | July 25, 2007 04:58 PM
Alexandra, I felt the same way after I read the story about the cats and kittens...sick, disgusted and in pain.
Posted by: Ana | July 25, 2007 06:20 PM
Whenever I read/hear about animal cruelty, abuse & torture... I am instantly reminded of WHY I have lost my faith in humanity.
Man's propensity to destroy life around Him is proof that He is maladaptive and ulitmately... defective.
There is a strong correlation b/w those who are intentionally cruel to an animal (often helpless at that) and homicidal maniacs who would do no less harm to their fellow humans, given an opportunity. People with a taste for animal abuse, torture and cruelty are sociopaths, and should be *treated* as such, with medication if necessary.
Cruelty, in any form, is just plain WRONG.
Posted by: francis gerard | July 25, 2007 07:45 PM
at least the cats are farmed free range.
Posted by: rojo | July 25, 2007 10:41 PM
Thats gross!
Posted by: kayla | July 25, 2007 10:46 PM
kitty beef huh? I have a cat who I love with all my heart and spoil with all the love and affection I can. I couldn't ever imagine having her on my plate with barbecue sauce smothered on her. The very thought is absolutely nasty and makes me want to cry. A friend of mine told me today "Why be vegan (or vegetarian)? If god wanted us to be vegan, why did he make animals so tasty?" Well, my answer was "Apparently humans are even better tasting, why don't you give that a try?" her response was "Eww killing a human being is just cruel and eating one would be so gross" and I said "What makes killing animals any different? Just because they can't protest in our language doesn't make killing them right." I used to eat meat because that's how I was raised. I have recently done extensive research on vegan lifestyle and have decided I'd be way better off and so will my children, so I made the switch. Been vegan for 2 weeks and loving the variety and taste of the food. I have more energy and I feel younger and I have been losing weight in a healthy manner. Thanks for creating websites and online help for people who have hearts and actually want to use them.
Posted by: Delina | July 25, 2007 11:48 PM
It's really funny to see some of the other discussion around the web regarding these sites; people are making an artform of missing the point (a point you illustrated perfectly Jack - couldn't have said it better myself).
Now I have a site to send to our friends who talk about how much they love their little dogs while eating a tortured cow in front of us.
Posted by: DaliyVeg Editor | July 26, 2007 11:03 AM
Yuck! That makes me want to puke!!! Just because chickens suffer from cruelty, why kitties and puppies too??? You wish you thought of the idea of killing kitttys and puppies PETA?! Shame on you!!!
Posted by: Mackenzie | July 26, 2007 03:51 PM
people who treat animals with such cruelty ,such as beating , starving and using them in barbaric competitive fighting matches undermine any growth towards a kind and dignified society in which everyday seems to be so compremized by violence and injustice towards others.Long prison terms are the only answer in dealing with such filfth.Animals can't express their plights of these extrordinary circumstances with theirs wimpers howls and finally chilling silences followed by their untimely deaths/murders, no decent human beings are the purveyors of that responsibility.SPEAK UP NOW!
Posted by: tanya murray | July 26, 2007 05:16 PM
Tanya, if animals are alive for the sole purpose of being eaten how can the end of their lives be untimely?
Posted by: rojo | July 26, 2007 07:06 PM
wow, this is outrages, not doing anything? I know its the same thing as eating any animal, thats why im veg. But DOGS AND KITTENS!? No, thats just carelessness.
Posted by: andres | July 26, 2007 08:15 PM
"The only answer is to go vegan." WHAT? Ok, I know I am about to come across exactly as I do not want to come across - as an animal hater, which I'm not, I love my two cats and any animal i encounter in the wild. But prompting people to GO VEGAN is a terrible idea! I'm not going to say we were meant to eat meat, and I'm not going to say we weren't -- but I am going to say that paleontology has shown us firm evidence that when monkeys started eating meat millions of years ago, their brains started getting bigger, and we eventually evolved out of that. We'd still be swinging in the trees, or, more likely, extinct, if we hadn't picked up that first little insect and chowed down on it. I understand that the meat industry is cruel, but I also believe that by denying meat ALTOGETHER you are denying evolution just as much as the bible thumpers down south who think the earth is 6,000 years old. Please calm down, go eat some HUMANELY RAISED beef (or chicken, or cat or dog for that matter, depending on where in the world you are), and RELAX.
Posted by: Christopher Dent | July 27, 2007 10:15 AM
I think Mackenzie is missing the point a bit. These sites are a HOAX.
Posted by: Mark | July 27, 2007 10:26 AM
It's absolutely amazing that laws are just STARTING to become harsh for animal abusers.
People face 10 years in jail for doing cocaine and essentially hurting no one but themselves, and animal abusers are used to getting a slap on the wrist.
I would think the publicity would be a great punishment too, because if I knew where an animal abuser lived, I would tell everyone in his neighborhood, everyone at his work, and torment him as much as I could.
Posted by: Brian Linebaugh | July 27, 2007 02:23 PM
Christopher,
You are right, we probably would not have survived without first learning to eat meat. However, since then, we have continued evolving and adapting to our surroundings. Now, meat is no longer necessary. We don't have to search/hunt for our own food, we only have to go as far as the store. Now, instead of each man for himself, there are people who specialize in different areas, including food. Because of this, there are developments in food that render meat superfluous and unnecessary and that our ancestors could have only dreamed of. Instead of killing a deer, we can pick up a veggie burger. Why waste animals' lives if we don't have to? If we can satisfy our nutrition requirements without them? Now it is just my opinion (and that of many others, too) but I believe that just because "it tastes good" is not good enough of a reason to cause millions of animals to suffer every year. Also, the word "humane" is highly subjective and you can bet compassionate people have a different definition than those who actually care for the cows. Meaning that just because it claims to be humanely farmed means nothing. Sorry this was so wordy. I hope you got the gist.
Posted by: Kenna | July 28, 2007 05:13 AM
I have a question about the whole not right to eat meat thing, if its "not right" for us to eat meat then is it also wrong for carnivorous animals such as lions, bears, or sharks to eat meat?
Posted by: Anonymous | July 28, 2007 12:50 PM
i go to vegeterian as soon as i saw these horrible videos and pictures here..ive beeen vegeterian over a year. it feels like murder if i eat a meat..its discustion. im from finland and here its just as bad its in states ot u.k
Posted by: minttu | July 28, 2007 01:40 PM
That is disgusting! Is it a hoax or not, it looks pretty real to me.
Posted by: Lisa | July 29, 2007 12:17 PM
I am not surprised that cats and dogs are consumed because a long time ago I saw something on late night tv, I think it may have been from PETA. So remember, if and when you do eat meat, obviously here as well, but over in Asia and lets not forget Tijuana and Mexico, you never know what sort of meat you're getting!! Glad I don't have to be concerned with that myself any longer.
Posted by: robyn | July 29, 2007 10:49 PM
I'd like to address Christopher Dent's comment about "Humanely" raised meat. There is no such thing, there is no "Humane" slaughterhouse. Also, we have evolved from "having" to eat meat. I have been Veg since I was 12 and I seem to be doing fine.
Posted by: Lisa | August 19, 2007 12:17 PM
I would like to see Kitty Beef and Puppy Beef shut down, I'm a vegetarian and also fundraise for both cat and dog charities.
Posted by: Jus | August 19, 2007 12:47 PM
It warms my heart to hear that
the vegetairian population is
growing, I like to thank you all for joining us, but sadly
so much more work to be done for us whom care for animals,and see them as equals
and not as disposable unfeeling souless non -enterties, it seems a never ending task but one we should never give up on as we fight the good fight to bring positive changes to this world and it's beautiful creature's, whom deserve respect and our love.
good wishes and strenght to you all you beautiful people :)
Posted by: michele | August 19, 2007 01:28 PM
there are no superior animals... & ESPECIALLY humans should realize that
Posted by: veg-head | August 19, 2007 01:34 PM
You are all crazy... Dogs and Cats are companion animals, not cows, pigs and etc. Although, I do understand where you are coming from. I agree that I too am disturbed by the way cows, pigs and etc are butcher for our nourishment. But dogs and cats are different they are family pets who we love dearly. and they are being eaten.You can't compare it to live stock. I am sorry but I can not eat dog and cat.
Posted by: Sylvia Colon | August 19, 2007 02:53 PM
Silvia, Its great that you can not eat dogs and cats. But remember that in other countries, cows are sacred, or rats. ALL animals feel pain. The words "live stock" are just words to make meat eaters feel like they really arent eating sentient beings. By putting a phrase on it, it makes it sound like these animals are "meant" to be killed and eaten. NOT TRUE. Not humane. Not logical. think a bit more for yourselves everyone. Think.
Posted by: Debby Delpopolo | August 19, 2007 06:34 PM
Sylvia Colon you seriously need to wake up!! cats and dogs are only companion animals because thats what you have chosen! cats and dogs used to be wild until they were domesticated by us humans! Who says that you cant have a chicken, pig, cow, horse, whatever as a companion animal? Basically what you are stating is that its "ok" to kill other animals? I am very sorry but yes you can compare cats and dogs to "livestock" animals, they bleed, they feel pain, they feel fear, they can be loved and feel love and companionship just as much as a cat or a dog! The point is nothing deserves to die in horrific ways just to feed you!
Posted by: Simon | August 19, 2007 08:44 PM
HOAX HOAX HOAX HOAX HOAX!!!!!! Did any of you who said that the site is disgusting blah blah blah read the whole article? PETA clearly states its a HOAX. Right here in the article it says its a hoax Paragraph 3 sentance 1: "If these websites weren't clearly hoaxes, PETA would do something about it". I had to make this clear so people whould stop freaking out.
Posted by: Brittany | August 20, 2007 12:14 AM
I've had horses as companion animals and I know people who have had cows and pigs as companion animals. You'd be amazed at how smart these animals are. I believe all three are many times smarter than the average dog. If you haven't had many years of experience with these animals to make a comparison then you can't know what I'm talking about. All animals have intelligence and feelings. The only real difference between us and them is that we accumulate knowledge en masse and pass it on to future generations. We call this ability technology.
For those of you who consider yourselves religious. Moses brought the commandments of God to man on a stone tablet. The sixth commandment is:
6. Thou shalt not kill.
Cast in stone, no mention of Species.
Posted by: Terri | August 20, 2007 01:35 AM
Sometimes i get disapointed even with PETA. So you ask us to send letters asking some Brands to stop using meat of certain animals, to ask governors to forbidden the trade of seafood and other animal, etc... and now you dont care about cats and dogs.. Is that "racism"? Just because they are 2 of the most beloved species by humans, means they dont need any defence??? I do pitty all the animals and only some species...
Posted by: Magda | August 20, 2007 07:43 AM
Looked at the site out of interest to see if I could tell if it was an obvious hoax. Looked horrendous. Some of the pics were revolting. If it is a hoax someone ought to remove it!
Posted by: Tobee | August 20, 2007 11:51 AM
Is this for real? How totally barbaric!!!
I have four wonderful and beautiful cats and this makes me sick to my stomach!!!!!!
Posted by: Wendy | August 20, 2007 03:33 PM
You're not going to do anything about it? I thought you prided yourselves on getting the word out and trying stop sick psychos.
Posted by: Ray Bright | August 20, 2007 03:57 PM
Even if they are a hoax, I can't check out the sites, I think I'd be traumatized. I still remember a nightmare I had of someone grinding up our family pet when I was young- disturbing! I remember a teacher in college that was disgusted that we treat cats and dogs like people in the USA, while there are so many starving people here. Her argument was that why aren't we eating other cats and dogs like other countries. If I knew then what I know now, she would have gotten an earfull from me. Besides the fact that animals can feel pain, I don't like the idea of eating anything that has a mother. Even with "livestock" there is a nurturing bond between a cow and her calf.
As far as those arguing the case for eating meat: Maybe our brains got bigger at one point during our evolution. Now it is possible that our brains are succeptable to a deadly protein that may be injested when eating beef. Even after years of meat eating our bodies are still not set up to digest meat well. Meat eaters have a higher rate of colon cancer as well as many other cancers (read the China Study for more info). Factory farming plays a large part in the global warming crisis. In order to supply us all with the omega 3 rich fish oil we think we need (read Becoming Vegan) we are the destroying oceans fragile eco-system. It seems to me that once we are informed it's all a no-brainer. We can no longer compare ourselves to our ancestors who hunted for their survival. We have evolved.
Posted by: Wendy | August 20, 2007 10:22 PM
As Brittany pointed out it is a HOAX - HOAX - HOAX - HOAX - HOAX - HOAX - HOAX -HOAX - HOAX - HOAX - HOAX - HOAX
Posted by: Terri | August 21, 2007 02:42 AM
Sylvia Colon, are you so egotistical that you think your personal perception of an animal's worth equals fact? Just because you think some animals are 'pets' and all other animals - gosh - they don't really count now do they? does not make it so. Animals aren't slaughtered for "nourishment", they are slaughtered for laziness. The laziness of people who would rather slurp down their quarter-pounder with cheese than make the effort to be more humane.
Posted by: Mohabbatein | August 21, 2007 09:22 AM
Hey Magda,
Read what PETA had to say again! Either you didnt read the whole thing, or just didnt understand it. They said it was a hoax, but were glad it was there to show people that they should feel the same way about cows & pigs as they do about dogs & cats b/c they all feel pain!
Posted by: Kris | August 21, 2007 11:37 AM
How cruel and barbaric that inhumane sickos butcher and kill poor helpless animals! It is a horrible sin!
Posted by: lisa salazar | August 21, 2007 10:40 PM
How can you not do anything? You have to do something! Your not going to take a stand, while Fluffy and Max are being eaten!? I'm sorry. I support PETA in every way possible. But, your not going to do anything!? That's pathetic, just pathetic.
Posted by: Kara D | August 22, 2007 02:14 AM
WHAT????!!! Are you kidding me? There are actually sick idiots out there purporting the idea of eating our beloved pets now. It's bad enough they are eating our cows and birds. Now they want to eat our dogs and cats, in other words, MY CHILDREN? I'm appalled beyond belief!
Posted by: colleen morris | August 23, 2007 11:05 AM
Yup...Nice PETA.
I know this comment may not make it to this board but, I want you to know. I think that PETA is very hypocritical about what you do and wont do. I love animals and all animals should be protect. You get angry about pigs, chickens, and cows being killed. But, o.k to have a web page that properly involves torture and murdering of domestic animals. Being VEGEN is what you promote. Right so to prove a point you will let someones pet be dinner. Let me tell YOU how they killed cats in china..Put them in boiling water ALIVE to get the skin lose and skin them.
Like how you support killing dangerous breeds of dogs.
PETA is for hypocrites...I will continue to support NONE HIPPOCRATICAL ORGINAZATIONS OF THE WWF, Humane Society and the ASPCA....
A true animal lover...
Posted by: Beth | September 2, 2007 11:32 AM
just a moment: I don't understand: they are in USA
"We have 3 main locations in the United States. Each helps to deliver our products to a select geographical area. Each division delivers to one of 3 sections of the United States, Eastern, Central, or Western. Below you will find information about each of our 3 main divisions."
and what PETA or SPCA do with this? I'm from Polnad-I saw this horrify website 3 days ago them what I seen on the webisite PETA? NOTHING!!!! what PETA do with this through almost 12 years? not in China, Korea, Moran MArket etc. I mean here in your Cuntry on the USA??!!??
PETA have special agnet they can identify company from USA and people from Kitty Beef.
I help animals especially dogs in need, I have 5 dogs include 3 adoptted.
I can't imagine that PETA or SPCA, RSPCA, or another bigest do nothng with this......
Posted by: Oktawia | October 22, 2007 05:46 PM
Hey, I hope this (hoax) site does horrify people.
Step back, look at the bigger picture here.
Any meat eating pet lover who is disgusted and sickened by the idea of butchering cats and dogs for food should think about it next time they're out shopping and thinking of buying some meat for a meal. The meat in the supermarket may come cold and cling wrapped rather than warm and furry, sleeping on your lap, but there is essentially no difference, think of it that way. Livestock do make great pets too (some are a little awkward around the house though)
Put the meat back on the shelf, use a little imagination.
Posted by: Sim0 | January 25, 2008 08:50 AM