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@Aidan in HCMC

it never ceases to amaze me of the hypocrisy of westerners when it comes to eating cats and dogs - (6 million dogs a year eaten in Vietnam)

westerners quite happily tuck into pork chops - (pigs are more intelligent than dogs)

veal cutlets - (baby calves taken away from cows before they are weaned) and of course lamb chops and force fed chickens…

At least the Vietnamese don’t discriminate between which animals they kill and eat…

Growing food to feed animals is a major environmental degradation of earth’s system - 500 gallons of water to put 1lb of beef for human consumption…

Millions of acres used for anima raising which could easily be used to grow food for humans…

Yes, a typic scene -  Vietnamese eat 6 million dogs a year…

...Children should also learn about how their bodies are being destroyed by ingesting animal protein et al.
    -@TaurusTiger

Children (especially males) and their parents should become aware of the effects of soy protein on their bodies.

Also, humans are perhaps the only species that routinely mixes food types: meat & bread/burger bun, chicken & rice, meat & potatoes, pizza (grain, dairy fat, protein) meat & grains, cereal & milk, donuts (grain, fat & sugar), etc

This simultaneous consumption of protein, fat & usually processed carbohydrates has been directly linked to a number of acquired chronic illnesses: Adult onset diabetes, hyperlipidemia & coronary artery disease, GERD, etc.

New research is revealing the dangers of low-fat diets and repeatedly showing the reversal of chronic health conditions when diets such as Ketogenic (Keto), Carnivore, Atkins and low carbohydrate/high protein/high fat variations are implemented.

Dogs & cats can definitely add variety to such healthier alternatives, perhaps saving a pig or a chicken.

Humans are primates and biologically/physiologically identical to gorillas.

Sixty percent of North Americans are clinically obese. Animals in nature generally don’t get fat or sick unless fed by humans.

Fruit and vegetables are primates’ ideal diet.

More diseases are caused by excess protein than too little.

Animals don’t usually cook their food.

The worst thing humans do,  even when eating a sustaining diet, is to cook their food,  destroying all or most of the essential enzymes present in the raw food.

Domestic animals only used to be taken to a Vet if they were injured,  because they only ate raw meat or fish. Now pet food comes in tins or bags and Vets are doing great business…

Food for thought.

    @goodolboy
yes, indeed. I totally agree but admire the Vietnamese for their non discrimination between which species they eat.
Westerners are quick to condemn eating cats and dogs, but think nothing of eating pigs - which are smarter than dogs -
Westerners will happily eat veal cutlets from baby calves taken from cows before they are even weaned.
Then there are lamb chops, force-fed chickens and all manner of animals, except cats and dogs?
It should be mandatory for all meat-eating children to have abbatoir class trips.  Children should also learn about how their bodies are being destroyed by ingesting animal protein et al.
Children and ignorant adults should be made aware of the huge amounts of energy and water used to grow food for animals. Five hundred gallons of water alone to put 1lb of beef on a plate. Too many items to list but easily searched…
Westerners would starve before eating rats.
   

    -@TaurusTiger

my comment has nothing to do with eating dogs, my comment relates to the photo & I for one certainly dont admire any one that treats animals like that! There are ways to treat any life & thats not one of them.

Perhaps we might try to stay on topic, i.e. "INTERESTING OR SCAREY PHOTOS OF BEASTIES TAKEN IN VIETNAM"

"Rescued" a poor unfortunate beast which was being attacked by my dog, Cu, and his litter-mate/brother, Ky.

Screaming dog-fight sounds, bushes rattling, and cries of anguish. I jumped in to the bushes, grabbed Cu by the scruff of the neck and shooed Ky away.

Then, like a bat out of hell, this little fella' runs towards me, looking to me to be its saviour.

Spent an hour this morning taping notices on utility poles advising people of my find and a telephone # to call.

Cute as a button, expensive little breed, and very well groomed (all his digits are perfectly manicured and shaved). It's obvious he's been well cared for and is very, very cat/dog/human friendly. I imagine someone is missing him dearly.

Orange ears and pink tail notwithstanding, he's fun to watch now that the other animals in the home have accepted (tolerated?) his presence.

I hope the owner sees my "Found Dog" notices. I really don't want another dog.

(enlarged image here)

Happy ending to above post.

I went out on my bike today, and beyond belief, I found the owners! They're only about 1 kilometre from me, and surprisingly they were only the third house I checked at.

I was alone, so the two young ladies there were a little apprehensive about me blowing the bikes horn to get their attention, then dismounting and approaching them.

Google translate on my phone read "I found small dog". The two young ladies became quite excited, and showed me a picture of their lost dog. BINGO! I showed them the picture posted above. Both began crying, hugging me, and thanking me profusely.

They followed me back to my house and were overcome with joy to have gotten their little friend back. The little dog was happier than a pig-in-poop too. Made me smile. The young ladies were crying, still.

I have no explanation for how I found their home. There are literally hundreds of homes within a 1k radius of me. Divine intervention, I guess. The young ladies even asked my GF how I found them, and she told them how I was determined to find the owners and return the little guy to them, but how I found them in about 45 minutes was a mystery (even to me). I felt as though I was led to their home. Spooky.

Upon leaving, they told my girlfriend how lucky they felt that a Westerner found their dog. I didn't understand why they would say that until my GF told me the dog was quite expensive, and due to not being fixed it would have had a high resale value. Right. Understood.

All's well that ends well.