The Humane Society

The Humane Society was Originally Posted on April 7, 2010 by lavarock

Recently, the Humane Society of the US decided to create a dog food. In their misguided effort to be “PC” they came up with the idea that the food should be VEGAN! I’m sorry, but I don’t agree. Here is the email I sent them. You can see some sarcasm too, I’m sure.

Here is the contents of the product (made in Uruguay by the way and IMPORTED).

http://thehumanechoice.com/recipe.htm

and my friend Sandra’s blog entry about this:

http://rmb4healthypets.blogspot.com/2010/04/humane-soceity-launches-inhumane-dog.html

I have to believe that your organization has gone off the deep end. Honestly!

It appears to be an oxymoron to say that this food is “humane” for dogs, when it cannot possibly be. Yes, it makes the owner feel good because they think they are doing the right thing, but in reality, they will be harming their dogs. Why would you propose people harm their animal to make themselves feel good?

It is commonly known (it seems by most people who are not you) that dogs are in fact wolves, and were never created to eat anything except meat. You may feel the need to “save” animals, and that is commendable, but to force this grain on a carnivore is unconscionable. You appear to save dogs from mistreatment, then decide that they should eat food that their bodies are not meant to digest. No wonder dogs get so many allergies!

If you have a Vet telling you otherwise, then he/she is sorely misguided! Recent investigations show that Vets are taught nutrition by the very companies that make and sell dry kibble. These companies (the reports show) donate millions of dollars to the universities and even give free pet food to the vets for their own animals. The only research showing kibble is good for dogs was funded by the pet food companies. The dogs (and cats) have no organization funding any research, so there is no contradictory research. The pets have had few supporters looking out for them, and now it appears the Humane Society is one less group.

Please show me how canines are not related to wolves (meat eating wolves). Where in their development have they (without human help) changed their diet to grains? Please show your research. You cannot.

Zoos feed wolves (and most other animals) animals, not grains.

Here are just some of the items supporting my argument. You are welcome to reply with your research. Please do not show advice from Veterinarian as they sell kibble and dry dog food (which is mostly grain). Since it is a major part of their office sales, they cannot be expected to be disinterested parties.

Some of my research follows:

WIKIPEDIA: The dog is a domesticated form of the wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties.

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The SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE lists wolves as “dogs” and their feeding…

Natural Diet: Gray wolves are carnivores, often preying on animals larger than they are, including elk, caribou, and deer, as well as beavers, hares, and other small animals.

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TORONTO ZOO: Food: They are predatory carnivores. They hunt in packs for caribou and musk-oxen. They also consume Arctic hares, ptarmigan, lemmings, and other small animals including nesting birds

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RED RIVER ZOO: Food: They are predatory carnivores. They hunt in packs for caribou and musk-oxen. They also consume Arctic hares, ptarmigan, lemmings, and other small animals including nesting birds

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MONTANA ZOO: Wolves prey primarily on animals that are easy to catch and concentrate their efforts on very young, old, sick, injured or dead animals (carrion). Prey species include: deer, elk, bison, mice, beaver and livestock.

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MANED WOLF: Maned wolves are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of foods such as small rodents, armadillos, birds, fish, insects, and reptiles. They will also feed on dead animals and fruit, and they are known to sometimes steal and eat chickens from farmers. Prey is caught by stalking and then pouncing on it similar to a fox.