Welfare economics

conditions. Majority of our foods like meat, milk, and eggs come from industrial farms. “In polling, 94% of Americans agree that animals raised for food deserve to live free from abuse and cruelty.” ( Farm Animal Welfare. (2016). Retrieved from http://www.aspca.org/animal-cruelty/farm-animal-welfare ) Eating food that contains any part of an animal is considered a crime. “ 97% of the 10 billion…

Comrades, we are gathered here today to discuss the recent rule violations, specifically commandment 7 which states “all animals are created equal”. We have let things pass but when we allow someone to control whether or not we eat, sleep, or speak, we lose the one thing we’ve worked so hard to achieve, that is, freedom. We took part in the rebellion to gain independence. An animal would be free from humans and live in bliss. However, lately, it seems as though our rights have been blurred and…

issue, including Animal Rescue, Animal Protection, and Animal Placement. They are trying to create a positive change for these animals by stating the cruelty that threatens them. This includes: dog fighting, puppy mills, animal hoarding, farm animal welfare, and horse slaughter. ASPCA is an organization that helps to keep animals away from abuse. It is an inspirational organization that you should consider donating to because it gets pets out of shelters to keep them in homes, increases the…

Could you imagine being an animal held captive away from your natural habitat and away from your family for the use entertainment. Well this really happens to animals that are being used for entertainment. After recent proposal it has become a popular controversial topic. This controversy is discussed in an article , “The Use of Animals in Entertainment,” an article, “ Jump to It,” and a video, “Should Animals Be Used as Entertainment”. While the author presented their argument to the same…

For decades, zoos and circuses have been open to the public for entertainment and education about animals. Throughout the years, many have began to question the truth behind the enclosures. And now the answers have been revealed through documentaries such as Blackfish and The Elephant in the Living Room, and sides on this issue have been taken. Whether we support or deny the captivation of animals, we cannot defy the truth. Currently, circuses and zoos hold animals in captivity that affect them…

Animals Behind Bars Chances are if a person has swam with dolphins, fed a giraffe, or interacted with a whale, they were visiting a zoo or aquarium (Hulick 1). Children that are involved in these activities are often jubilant and engrossed by tons of animals as they stroll through zoos all around the world. What they are not aware of is that these animals are not elated or healthy being restrained in these zoos. Circuses, zoos, and other sanctuaries harm animals just to entertain people around…

I have volunteered for the Naples Zoo, Gulf Coast Humane Society, Caleb’s Crusade, as well as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. At the Naples Zoo, I assisted during their construction and I guided visitor’s through the zoo, since there was blocked off areas due to the construction. For the Gulf Coast Humane Society, I volunteered with them in a non-traditional way. I collected old t-shirts from Delta Delta Delta sisters and I used them to make over 100 chew toys for the dogs at the humane…

As we all know, termites can be highly destructive. These little insects are the worst and can threaten the foundation of your home and turn your life into a nightmare. Unfortunately, not many home owners pay much attention to these creatures and because they are so tiny, many only realize a looming problem when it's too late. Did you know that millions of homes are attacked by termites every year? Given the destructive force these termites carry with them, inspection could save you thousands of…

Fur Farming Are you wearing clothes made of real animal fur? Do you even care!? You should and most likely will after you finish reading my essay. The average person doesn’t look at the label on their clothes to see its export. The average person doesn’t know how the animals end up in their situation. Fur farms must be shut down. China, the largest fur exporter in the world, has no penalty for fur farms. No wonder it’s the largest exporter. Before I tell you about fur farms, you…

The case between Homeless Hounds and Kimberly Stevens, Kimberly Stevens is suing for alleged fraud, false advertising, negligence and intentional infliction of emotion distress. Homeless Hounds is non-profit organization that takes dogs from different states and tries to find them loving homes. Before their arrival, the dogs are given vaccinations, spayed or neutered and tested for heartworm disease. Behavioral tests are occasionally performed, but are rarely documented. Kimberly one day while…