Spaying and neutering pets

[Archangelic]

If contraceptive surgery for humans (such as a vesectomy) is wrong because it violates natural law, why is it okay for us to spay and neuter pets?

 

[cathlicconvert]

Because pets do not have souls, intellect, self control, etc.

 

[Spirithound]

We have been given stewardship over nature. Further, Natural law is specifically humans’ response to God’s Eternal Law, which means that animals are not subject to morality.

 

[Archangelic]

So then why is cloning animals considered immoral?

 

[SonCatcher]

So then why is cloning animals considered immoral?

Source?

As far as I am aware, there is nothing wrong with cloning animals; just with cloning humans (same issue as IVF).

 

[Corki]

Sterilization of humans is a sin against the Sacrament of Marriage. Animals don’t marry.

 

[purplesunshine]

Cloning is immoral on animals because it has no value to human life and is thus torturing the animal

 

[Della]

Cloning is immoral on animals because it has no value to human life and is thus torturing the animal

We could make that case, yes, but only if it has no value. I believe your last point is debateable. :tiphat:

 

[promethius]

Source?

As far as I am aware, there is nothing wrong with cloning animals; just with cloning humans (same issue as IVF).

That was my understanding. The church has only warned that cloning animals should never be allowed to become a temptation to clone humans.