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Animal welfare is the viewpoint that animals, especially those under human care, should not suffer unnecessarily, including where the animals are used for food, work, companionship, or research. This position usually focuses on the morality of human action (or inaction), as opposed to making deeper political or philosophical claims about the status of animals, as is the case for an animal rights viewpoint. For this reason animal welfare organizations may use the word humane in their title or position statements.
History of animal welfare
Systematic concern for the well-being of other animals probably first arose as a system of thought in the Indus Valley Civilization as the religious belief that ancestors return in animal form, and that animals must therefore be treated with the respect due to a human. This belief is exemplified in the existing religion, Jainism, and in varieties of other Dharmic religions. Other religions, especially those with roots in the Abrahamic religion, treat animals as the property of their owners, codifying rules for their care and slaughter premised mainly on hygiene concerns for humans.
Welfare in practice
As in the case of animal rights, the secular forms taken by animal welfare concerns, policies and action have each been pioneered in the UK, where an early industrial revolution first created the modern separation between popular experience and animal husbandry, opening a space for popular sentimentality towards animals. More on [ Animal welfare ]
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RT @AgNews: Panelists confront animal welfare myths http://bit.ly/6YOrFf
indigofieldsfrm (Indigo Fields Farm) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:41 -0000
RT @AgNews: Panelists confront animal welfare myths http://bit.ly/6YOrFf
Extensive changes demanded in animal welfare rules: http://bit.ly/8tVUp1
Hellsinki (hellsinki) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:34:46 -0000
Extensive changes demanded in animal welfare rules: http://bit.ly/8tVUp1
Animal welfare experts say need for national governing body to audit shelters: http://bit.ly/8eBCX9
GiveTreeGifts (Joanne Wotherspoon) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:14:30 -0000
Animal welfare experts say need for national governing body to audit shelters: http://bit.ly/8eBCX9
Alexandria animal watch: This case was handled by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, which operates the c.. http://bit.ly/5USHG6
SallyBarnett (Sally Barnett) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:11:47 -0000
Alexandria animal watch: This case was handled by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, which operates the c.. http://bit.ly/5USHG6
Amity Signs MoU with MOEF on Animal Welfare http://bit.ly/7dei2q
IndiaID (IndiaID) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:03:20 -0000
Amity Signs MoU with MOEF on Animal Welfare http://bit.ly/7dei2q
Animal welfare officers shut down dog breeder: By Erika Pesantes, Sun Sentinel Palm Beach County Animal Care and Co... http://bit.ly/84EHWY
MotleyMutt (Mike Shaffer) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:01:11 -0000
Animal welfare officers shut down dog breeder: By Erika Pesantes, Sun Sentinel Palm Beach County Animal Care and Co... http://bit.ly/84EHWY
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End Horse Slaughter Canada - Lobbying the federal government of Canada to abolish horse slaughter and the sale of horse meat for human consumption. Includes a petition and links to related sites.
Human-Animal Bond Association of Canada - Promoting the enrichment of human lives through a caring partnership with animals. Includes newsletters and information on how to get involved.
Need Feed - Not-for-profit communications exchange area, for horse owners, livestock farmers and ranchers, affected by the current feed shortage.
Meta Description: [ Horse, cattle, farm, agriculture farming and livestock feed including straw and hay. List you surplus or your needs on this free service. ]
No Puppy Mills Canada - Information focused on educating the public about puppy mills in Canada and what it means to buy a puppy from a pet store.
Meta Description: [ No Puppy Mills Canada is dedicated to ending pet overpopulation of dogs generated from puppy mills and dog breeders. ]
The Last Wild Horses - Dedicated to saving the last wild Mustangs in the Canadian west, lists details of the hunting and abuse of wild horses and information on how to help protect them.
Meta Description: [ Today Western Canada's wild horses are hunted, scalped and skinned like muskrats:>
The World Society for the Protection of Animals - Canada - Describes the aims, ideals, projects, and recruitment efforts of the Canadian arm of an international organization promoting animal welfare and global conservation.
Meta Description: [ WSPA Canada - World Society for the Protection of Animals. Join the Animal Rescue Team (ART) today. ]
VITAL-Canadians For the Advancement of Health Research - Promotes human-based strategies to find medical solutions and alternatives to animal testing. Lists news and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Canadian organization dedicated to the advancement of health research ]
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