Ownership of an animal for the purpose of companionship is exploitation of an animal. If it is practicable and practical to avoid, a vegan should.
Veganism aside, having to make life and death decisions on another individual’s behalf is a terrible thing. Intentionally causing an individual to become unable to care for themselves is one of the most abusive things that can be done to them.
Lastly, I would not even bring a human into this world, let alone someone I knew would be treated all their lives as property, whom I was ultimately powerless to protect.
Ownership of an animal for the purpose of companionship is exploitation of an animal. If it is practicable and practical to avoid, a vegan should.
Veganism aside, having to make life and death decisions on another individual’s behalf is a terrible thing. Intentionally causing an individual to become unable to care for themselves is one of the most abusive things that can be done to them.
Lastly, I would not even bring a human into this world, let alone someone I knew would be treated all their lives as property, whom I was ultimately powerless to protect.