“Animals genuinely enjoy being kept as pets”
Agree
- Dogs literally wag their tails with joy
- Pets seek out human affection constantly
- Domesticated animals depend on us now
- They're safe from predators and hunger
- My cat purrs whenever I'm near
Disagree
- Wild instincts don't just disappear
- They can't consent to captivity
- Cages and leashes aren't natural
- We're projecting our feelings onto them
- They'd choose freedom if given the choice
Related Hot Takes
Give up sleep over food if you could
Lifestyledeep
Reading the book beats watching the movie
Lifestyledeep
Living 100 extra healthy years beats aging normally
Lifestyledeep
Winning the lottery beats perfect health
Lifestyledeep
Travel now or regret it forever
Lifestyledeepspicy
Having kids completely transforms your life
Lifestyledeep