Chinese man released, stray cat inquiry ongoing

Brian Han

Nov 27th 2012, 21:55

You r absolutely right

Peter Murray

Nov 27th 2012, 19:18

Where did you live in China David as I also lived there will contradict your claim and I know of many Chinese who regularly ate cat ,pigeon and snake to name but a few usually meats.And regarding your claims of" how ignorant and racist we can be" this is more of a case of jumping the gun and presumption and assumption taking centre stage ,I would suggest.

David Cualtieri

Nov 28th 2012, 11:35

Peter I lived in Shanghai and most Chinese I met had never eaten or even thought of eating dog or catmeat.I said most,not all.But this is not the point. What is disgusting in one culture may be perfectly acceptable in another one.When presumption and assumption take centre stage on a large scale (as evidenced by the exaggerated response to mere allegations),yes then that is ignorance and racism.

David Cualtieri

Nov 28th 2012, 11:38

Most people commenting on this forum were calling for the total boycott of Chinese food, Chinese restaurants, as well as putting all (1.3 billion and more) Chinese into one basket as a backward, cruel, ignorant and non-hygenic race.That is a blatant example of ignorance and racism.There are ignorant and cruel Chinese just as there are ignorant and cruel Maltese.Should we boycott Maltese food too?

jenny saliba

Nov 29th 2012, 16:24

because unfortunately it is legal here to eat all the above animals you mentioned, but luckily we have some respect left for animals which happen to be mainly cats and dogs which a lot of ppl keep as pets. do you want to start putting those on the menu too now? shall we just start eating anything that moves? what about humans then? why not give those a go? i bet they have something tasty aboutthem

Jon Vercellono

Nov 27th 2012, 12:23

Many studies are existant which demonstrate that the emotions of cats are closest to the emotions of humans - we have traditions as well to consider - for instance, do we question the Indians not eating beef and worship of the cow? If it is so all right to eat cat, why don't these "Chinese Restaurants" include it on the menu? Because they know it is not traditional in Malta to eat cat.

Jon Vercellono

Nov 27th 2012, 12:25

Secondly, how do we know what these nefarious people are up to and who is buying their wares? Beef, chicken, and other meat products are produced, packaged, and marketed under exacting circumstances. I'm very sorry, but if they're not ashamed and we're so liberal, come on Chinese restaurants, put it on the menu and see what happens. They can't because of the Health inspectors.

Jon Vercellono

Nov 27th 2012, 12:26

Finally, the health inspectors are there for us. Do you really want to see a farm filled with cats raised for food? Give me a break and respect the cats which have a hard enough life without being chased and tempted by strangers with two faces , feeding them and killing them.

Mark Anthony Fenech

Nov 27th 2012, 12:33

I wouldn't mind seeing a cat farm. Since where are traditions considered as laws?

Mark Anthony Fenech

Nov 27th 2012, 12:34

I do question the reason why Indians refrain from eating beef or why Muslims and Jews don't eat pork. I find it backward in the extreme.

Charles Grixti

Nov 27th 2012, 17:14

I can vouchsafe what Jon Vercellono is saying. Cats have emotions that are just as intense and at times equivalent to humans. My cat used to astound me. Then I read that cat's brains are very similar to humans. I urge all cat owners to engage their cats on a higher level since kittenhood and do not treat them like they are dumb animals.

Charles Grixti

Nov 27th 2012, 17:27

Cats are not considered food in European culture. The fact that in Malta we do eat rabbit is sad too.
But two wrongs do not make a right.

The Bible is very clear what animals can be used for food and felines are not on the list. They are companion animals and can bring great comfort and calm to our lives. You can eat all animals yes, so would you go for 'long pig' then?

Charles Grixti

Nov 27th 2012, 17:46

If you want to see cat farms, go to China were they skin these animals alive for fur and meat. It is an abomination. There is enough suffering in this world without wanting to add to it.

And women should be aware to keep clear of men that are cat haters. Cats represent the feminine aspect of nature and men who are cat haters are usually no fan of women either.

Mark Anthony Fenech

Nov 27th 2012, 20:52

Bible lol? You amuse me Charles.

Mark Anthony Fenech

Nov 27th 2012, 20:55

Cats are not considered food in European culture.

Why should I be hidebound by culture/tradition? Traditions are not laws.

Irena Shuke

Nov 27th 2012, 21:36

Where in the Bible does it say what animals can be eaten? Please educate, and thanks in advance!

Charles Grixti

Nov 28th 2012, 16:47

@Irena Shuke

Deuteronomy 14.1

@Mark Anthony Fenech

In general (and not because of the Bible either) humans have always avoided eating flesh eaters, both fowl and beast. For instance eagles, hawks, lions, hyenas, etc were never on the menu. But the Bible spells this out also, I am glad you find me amusing, but unfortunately I cannot reciprocate.

Amanda Sciberras

Nov 27th 2012, 11:47

When a person is hungry what does he do? Steal ... or open up garbage bags!!!! Not only cats suffer from hunger... in Malta we don't see these things that often but in other countries yes. If you don't like to clean a mess just leave a bit of food for the cats instead... so you will be helping out mhux tparla fil vojt biss

Franco Abela

Nov 27th 2012, 12:01

@FRED SAMMUT

ALLURA NIKLUHOM?

maria borg

Nov 27th 2012, 12:12

well said amanda
a lot of people think just of themselves, if they just consider others even if it`s an animal,animals have feelings too

Anne Grima

Nov 27th 2012, 12:26

Mr Sammut, you need to make sure you don't take out your garbage too early for pickup, if you can't avoid that because you go out early to work, then you can spray your rubbish bag with cat repellent, a can lasts a long time.

D Schembri

Nov 27th 2012, 13:18

like your comment Amanda... very well said

MT Caruana

Nov 27th 2012, 13:57

@Fred Sammut

And tell me.....are you one of those humans who put their trash out in front of your door... HOURS before it's supposed to be picked up? Then blame yourself not the cats.......I hope you are not a judge!!!! bir-rispett kollu!!!!

Ms Sylvia Zammit

Nov 27th 2012, 18:08

X'ghandu x'jaqsam il-complaint tieghek ma dak li gara? Ma nistax ghall-vjolenza domestika, imma ma tiggustifikax li n-nisa joqtlu lil zwieghom!

Ms Maria Vella

Nov 27th 2012, 12:02

Don't take up stand up comedy, you are not funny

Clint Cassar

Nov 27th 2012, 12:06

You can also find recipes on how to cook human meat. wanna be the tester ? cause i am sure the cats don't want to be.

Mark Anthony Fenech

Nov 27th 2012, 12:09

Mark says: Anthony would beg to differ.

Vanessa Mifsud

Nov 27th 2012, 22:10

Mark is right. It's because in Malta we do not consider Cat meat as food. I read in the past that the taste is very similar. If you cook it as it should be, it is good. We are surprised about this and I do not know why as it probably has been going on for a long time. It is well known that you would be eating cat meat instead of rabbit meat. There was a joke about this also if i am not mistaken.

Vanessa Mifsud

Nov 27th 2012, 22:13

Clint, do cows and bulls want to be? I doubt it. Its all about culture.

Deo Catania

Nov 27th 2012, 10:26

If I were you I would simply shut up and hide unless I know what I'm talking about.

Veronica Bartolo

Nov 27th 2012, 10:48

I feed in two different places & believe me if I had a big house with a large garden I would adopt them all. And prosit Deo I couldn't agree more E Schembri just shut up. We feeders all do our bit by neutering so that we control the population of strays. You should be thankful to 'animal lovers' that we try to do something for them not just comment.

Fleur Spiteri

Nov 27th 2012, 10:52

Well said Deo !

maria borg

Nov 27th 2012, 10:56

how ignorant you are...animal lovers love cats so much that most of their pay spend it on them so they can offer them a better life as strays pass true a lot
i think it`s the wish of all animal lovers that cats have a safe home, and most of animal lovers have already adopted a lot of strays but the problem is that people still won`t learn and they keep abandoning their cats

Amanda Sciberras

Nov 27th 2012, 12:01

people feed, and neutere stray cats. at least we do something to help at the end of the day. i adopt stray cats from sanctuaries.

Anne Grima

Nov 27th 2012, 12:36

E. Schembri, you don't know a thing about animal lovers, apart from feeding cats, neutering them and taking care of vet bills, they also provide a home for many of them. Thank your lucky stars that animal lovers do exist otherwise you would have rats in the streets instead. If inconsiderate and lazy people neutered their cats and not throw them out, there would not be so many cats.

Heidi Buttigieg

Nov 27th 2012, 14:41

hawn hafna nies li adottaw strays fosthom jien li ghandi 4.Il maggoranza tan nies ihobbu tfal imma xorta hawn tfal iltima u jigru barra fid dinja ux!!! kulhadd jaghmel milli jistgha u mhux iparla fil vojt!!

Peter Murray

Nov 27th 2012, 10:07

It sure is Luciano but what is more dangerous than a little knowledge is ..a big assumption!