What If We Would Hunt You?

I am disturbed by the news that the Swedish Government has, yet again this year, decided to issue licences to hunt wolves in the Swedish forests.

The purpose of a hunt is supposed to be to feed oneself and the family. This is also a main purpose of the ordinary hunt for moose, deer, and other animals in Sweden. It is the only purpose of the hunts that wolves do, as well. None of the humans who hunt wolves eat their prey, though, just like they would never dream of eating dog meat. They hunt the wolves just for the purpose of getting rid of competition for game in the forests. This is unethical.

The wolves are cousins of us dogs. Dogs are part of the civilised society, just as much as humans are. The wolves are just like dogs, but they live out in the wild by themselves. We are the same species. Hardly any human would dream of hunting dogs, and anyone who did would be considered crazy and an animal abuser. How is it, then, that it can be justified to hunt wolves?

Just think about it. Wolves and dogs are the same animal, the only real difference is that dogs live in society and wolves do not. Licenced hunts for wolves are as if the dogs in Sweden would issue licences for the hunt of humans who live outside of society. Where would this happen? Well, I guess it would mainly be in the alleys and parks and under the bridges in our cities. Would this be justified? I think not.

No, we dogs would never hunt for you, humans. This is something we would never do, we love you to much. Wolves never do, either. However, what if we did?