I'm a big fan of PETA (People for the Eating of Tasty animals) and believe there is a place for all Gods animals.... right next to my mash potatoes. I think that yes people should be held responsable for mistreating the animals they care for. But lets face it 99.999995 % of captive critters have it better than the homeless population in our nation. Most captive animals are provided 3 hots and a cot 365 24/7 and medical care.