Regardless of your philosophy, the following actions have bipartisan (species-bipartisan) support:
The foundational argument, made famous by philosopher Tom Regan in The Case for Animal Rights , is that animals are "subjects-of-a-life." They have inherent value—what Regan calls "inherent worth"—that is not dependent on their utility to humans. Consequently, they possess a fundamental right not to be treated as property or resources. Regardless of your philosophy, the following actions have
The gold standard for welfare is the originally developed for livestock but now applied across the board: Be a Voice: Maya's story serves as a
Give a second chance to a shelter animal waiting for their forever home. Be a Voice: Regardless of your philosophy
Maya's story serves as a reminder that we all have the power to make a difference in the lives of animals. By working together and advocating for animal welfare and rights, we can create a world where animals are treated with the respect, kindness, and compassion they deserve.
Some of the key issues in animal welfare and rights include: