whats up with the difference in animal care

I've adopted most of my dogs from the Hawaiian Humane Society, and they need donations... dog food, volunteers... that's a great point guys.  To adopt a dog for $65 doesn't come close to covering it's veterinary care, let alone food and it's space in the shelter.  $50 (or whatever you can afford)  goes a long way in a shelter.

Moya - I'm not sure people were saying that it's not true, that people eat dogs, rather that your post is coming off rather accusatory towards an entire race of people and in that race specific genders and ages.  That's where you'll raise some hackles.

Gina, you're right, Hawaii is the USA too... and most people don't look at your dog as food.  In fact it's probably in the minority. A problem, yes.. but, most of the time the strangers coming to pet your dog really do think your dog is cute.  Like anywhere, be careful that your dog is safe and contained, that's all you can do.

To point out, since I've moved, if my dogs were to get out, it wouldn't be people I'd worry about eating them, it'd be mountain lions, coyotes and predatory birds. 
 

we do also have looney's here that take dogs just to be cruel to them or use them for bait-dogs, too...always SOMETHING to worry about. You are too right, contain and watch...just like any family member that can't take care of itself.

rwbeagles

we do also have looney's here that take dogs just to be cruel to them or use them for bait-dogs, too...always SOMETHING to worry about. You are too right, contain and watch...just like any family member that can't take care of itself.

That was always my biggest fear in Hawaii. Another very prevalent problem is dog fighting, a big sport there (and a lot of places, I know). THAT'S what I'd be most worried about someone using my dog as a bait dog, whew... it turns my stomach just to think about it.