I am all for ethical treatment of animals in this world, but I tire of people advocating for humane treatment of animals.

Word Origin & History

humane
mid-15c., variant of human, used interchangeably with it until early 18c., when it began to be a distinct word with sense of "having qualities befitting human beings."

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper

Until we can treat all humans on this earth in a humane manner, I will not advocate humane treatment for animals. It is probably a small distinction, given that I do believe that we have a responsibility as omnivores to eat food raised ethically and that as pet owners, people have responsibility to insure they are providing for the animal's needs. Still, animals are not human, so please forgive me for dismissing groups that worry about inhumane things like trapping of feral cats.