We westerner's don't treat cows/pigs/sheep etc any better. I find it a bit hipocrytical for people to get pissed off at seeing this shit happening to cats and dogs but not give a rats ass if it happens to any of the animals we torture in factories for food/fur. (I think pigs/cows are smarter than dogs/cats, i cant remember, but i know both are pretty intelligent)

On a side note, this reminds me of my friend who didn't stop eating bacon when he got a pet pig . i just found that wacked out.