Why do we care for and love dogs, cats and some birds, but hurt and kill animals for food?

Hello Emma! That’s wonderful! : ) Well done!

If everyone cared that much for every individual on this planet – regardless of whether it is a bird, dog, cat, cow, insect or pig, we would have peace on our planet, no more starvation and no more suffering. What is sad is that our culture has taught us to show love and empathy to e.g. dogs, cats and some birds; but that it is right to eat milk, eggs and meat – which all are directly causing the suffering and death to trillions of animals each year (including more than 60 billion land animals). If we regard animals to have a moral value and rights, we shouldn’t use them and take their lives, their purpose, their families and friends.

I recommend this lecture: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvZpF1R6GUo