How can I get involved with animal rights movements?
There are some truly awful practices going on in the world that make me personally sick to my stomach. It’s great that you feel strongly enough to do something about it. However, there are two main philosophies when it comes to improving the lot of animals, these are “animal rights” and “animal welfare”. The Animal Rights (AR) philosophy is centred around the belief that human interaction with animals is morally wrong. That we should not consume meat or dairy, wear fur or leather, own pets, nothing. AR philosophy states that all domesticated animals should become extinct. No cows, sheep, pigs. No dogs (whether working or pet), no cats. “One generation and out. We have no problems with the extinction of domestic animals. They are creations of human selective breeding.” Animal People News, May 1993 ” “When asked if he envisioned a future without pets, “If I had my personal view, perhaps that might take hold. In fact, I don’t want to see another dog or cat born.” Wayne Pacelle quoted in B
