I agree. I was highlighting the hypocritical component of this thread - it is evil to kill dogs, but its ok to kill chickens and cows.
There is a difference between the killing of chickens and cows, and the killing of these dogs. These dogs are not being killed for a purpose. It is a waste, and is absolutely reprehensible. But, I do not feel we have the moral authority to go in and *dictate* to them, the ways in which it offends our sensibilities.
The killing of chickens and cows, on the other hand, is done to provide food, clothing, and medical supplies. And, the two animals you chose are utilized almost in their entirety...every cell in a cow's body is usable, in some way, whether as leather or food or gelatin or tendons or whatever.
I have no inherent problem killing an animal, if it is to be used. Utilized. Efficiently. Responsibly. And, with respect for the animal which gave its life.
The poor dogs in the Ukraine are not food, and in fact their deaths serve no purpose, save for clearing the streets. They are merely "pests" in Ukrainian society, and are being eliminated as pests. And, having said that, I HATE the way that they are being treated.