As far as im concerned every living creature has a nervous system, thus the ability to feel pain. So cute and cuddly or not, the way humans treat animals is upsetting.
And for those of you who are up in arms, yes that includes the mere ant or even the fly on the wall. have you ever considered they may have minds and the ability to feel too? looks can be decieving. im not judging anyone here, just pointing out that Charvette was only trying to help, as are you.