Animal Welfare or Animal Rights?
Here are some of the differences:
As animal welfare advocates. . .
We seek to improve the treatment and well-being of animals.
We support the humane treatment of animals that ensures comfort and freedom from unnecessary pain and suffering.
We believe we have the right to "own" animals -- they are our property.
We believe animal owners should provide loving care for the lifetime of their animals.
As animal rights activists. . .
They seek to end the use and ownership of animals, including the keeping of pets.
They believe that any use of an animal is exploitation so, not only must we stop using animals for food and clothing, but pet ownership must be outlawed as well.
They want to obtain legal rights for animals as they believe that animals and humans are equal.
They use false and unsubstantiated allegations of animal abuse to raise funds, attract media attention and bring supporters into the movement. (The Inhumane Crusade, Daniel T. Oliver)
For more information: www.naiaonline.org
www.pet-law.com
www.animalscam.com
www.petakillsanimals.com
www.saova.org
