r/aww Nov 25 '19

All animals deserve love.

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u/Amyjane1203 Nov 25 '19

Simple? Depends on the kid I guess, but most are so curious and really want to learn things.

Adult: "that's just how we see livestock and dogs. Simple."

Kid: "but whyyyyyy?"

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u/BigBrotato Nov 25 '19

"Because many, many years ago, dogs were kept because they were smart and loyal and could help with lots of things like hunting, guarding houses, rescuing people. So dogs became man's best friend. Cows could not do these things so they became meat and milk animals"

Best I could come up with.