Welfare

are raised in large quantities. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals informs people, “Over 99% of farm raised animals in the U.S. are raised in factory farms, which focus on profit and efficiency at the expense of animal welfare” (Farm Animals). Since these companies are focused on making their money, they force large groups of animals together without…

The animal rights movement seeks to include non-human animals in the so-called moral community that humans belong to, by encouraging others to respect their basic interests as they would the interests of a human. In practical terms, the adoption of animal rights into legislation would mean that non-human animals could not be used for food, clothing, entertainment, or experimentation. Several industries have been affected positively by the animal rights movement. From agriculture to fashion to…

Three (3) values that direct family-centered services. Application, implication, and characteristics of each value. “Values are important to the practice of human services because they are the criteria by which helpers and clients make choices” (Woodside and McClam, 2011, p. 164). One of the values that direct family-centered services is that family plays a vital role in children growth. In Nelson & Landsman Alternative models of family preservation: Family-based services in context (as cited…

“Love is better the second time around,” Pet Guardian Angel (PGA) is a Non-Profit Organization that takes in animals who are strays or for any reason cannot stay with owners. PGA promotes rescue of pets through a shelter that doesn’t not euthanize animals under their care. The organization through the website encourages the adoption of pets through PGA to pet lovers looking for a new loved one to add to their family, and to provide the animals in their shelter a second chance at finding a good…

purposes, entertainment, or for its products is against veganism. As such, vegans feel guilt when eating animal products or meat coming from animals that have been killed or tortured. They believe that it is ethically wrong for people to put their welfare or the desire for animal products over the well-being of the animal. Vegans who choose to embrace the culture from an environmental standpoint argue that the use of animals in food has led to problems, such as…

the Department of Agriculture licenses 2,400 animal exhibitors As well as, thirteen states prohibit the private possession of at least large cats; wolves; bears; dangerous reptiles, such as alligators and crocodiles China – China has no federal welfare laws. There are about 18 zoos in China. The Chinese government is…

The testing of animals is overall is bad ethics and poor science. In a booklet by Peta, they explain the difference between the use of animals verses if humans would be used, how the animal is in pain, examples of cruelty displayed, research conducted, non animal methods, and a conclusion to what you can do to help the cause. This pamphlet explains that the role animals play in this conducted research is not their choice. Animals should not be put into pointless suffering to test a product…

after my research When I originally started this project my initial standpoint was that all forms of animal captivity are wrong. I still stand by this in terms of SeaWorld, circus animals and wildlife parks that simply do not care about the animal’s welfare but what has really changed my mind on the topic is UK Zoos. From communicating with Flamingo Land, Blackpool Zoo and Belfast Zoo, it seems like they all have one common goal in mind; conservation and making sure the animals are fit, healthy…

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…

Animal abuse is categorized in many different ways. Lots of humans don’t recognize it when it’s right under their nose. The signs that point to animal abuse are very obvious, yet many choose to ignore it. Constantly people are trying to rid the world of animal abuse, yet they themselves don’t speak up when they do see it happening. Animal neglect is seen as an animal’s caretaker failing to provide food, water, shelter, or veterinary care needed for an animal to survive. Animal neglect has been…