Introduction
Have you ever been to a pet cafe? Dog cafes, cat cafes, and even
rabbit cafes are becoming popular around the world. At these cafes,
guests pay an hourly rate to play with the pets. Should people be
able to rent pets when they are bored? Let’s see what our debaters
think.
Constructive
Debater 1 Henry
People should be able to rent pets when they are bored. Have you
ever heard of pet therapy? Research shows that spending time with
animals often has a calming and soothing effect on people. That
is why pet cafes are a great place for people to go and relax. Also,
the animals are happy to be shown love and affection. It is a positive
experience for both the animals and people.
Debater
2 Ashley
People should not be able to rent pets when they are bored. Pets
should be owned by owners who love and care for them. People visit
the cafe for a couple hours and then leave the animals. Pets at
pet cafes do not get the chance to form a real bond with an owner.
Also, I do not like the fact that pet cafe owners are using animals
to earn money.
Rebuttal
Debater 1 Henry
Many pet cafe owners actually love animals. That is why they started
pet cafes! They love and care for the animals. They create a real
bond with the pets. Also, the animals have hundreds of guests that
show them love and affection every day. Pets at pet cafes have the
best life! My friends and I go to pet cafes all the time and the
animals always seem happy.
Debater
2 Ashley
I have also visited a cat cafe. I thought that the cats looked miserable.
Although some cats crave affection and attention from people, other
cats do not. Cats are naturally very independent animals. Sometimes
they hate being touched! However, they are forced to be handled
by hundreds of guests per day so the cafe owner can earn money.
It may be a positive experience for people, but not for the animals.
Judge’s
Comments
The winner of today’s debate is Henry. Ashley’s rebuttal point focused
on cats. However, the debate topic is not just about cats. In a
debate, it is important to make sure that our arguments address
the full debate topic. If our arguments are too specific, then they
may not address the debate question completely.