Animal Person

MARCH 29, 2009

There is no philosophical continuum, but there is a psychological continuum, as evidenced by everyone at the workshop taking steps back or forward, denoting their increase in animal use (including no meat to meat, or backsliding, like I did a decade ago), or their decrease (such as when vegetarians go vegan). How about this?

Psychology 100

Psychology Campaign Animal Rights Movement Suffering 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 22, 2015

She is not capable – physically or psychologically – of trapping and getting rid of one cat, let alone nine. Neighbor A’s private property and peace of mind are both suffering because of the cats, which are killing government-protected species. Human rights, property rights, and wildlife rights – all in one steel container.

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Feral Cats Feral Cats Wildlife Rehabilitation 259

Animal Ethics

APRIL 19, 2016

"There is no longer dispute among serious scientists that humans aren’t the only animals who have the capacity to suffer physically and mentally. Elephants, great apes, orcas, dogs, cats, and many other animals can experience depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and compulsive disorders.

For Animals 40

For Animals Apes Psychology Suffering 40

Critter News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

It's a TLC show about humans that adopt monkeys and treat them as their children. There are hundreds of videos on the Internet of proud parents enjoying their monkeys, and an estimated 15,000 monkeys live with humans as pets or surrogate children in the United States. Who suffers? This is seriously weird stuff. Remember Travis?

Monkeys 100

Monkeys Primates United States Endangered Species 100

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 17, 2012

The height of a birdcage can affect your bird’s psychology. This anxiety could cause the bird to suffer health problems. Presence of Humans. Your fine feathered friend’s attitude and even health could depend on it. Here are a few factors to consider: Height. If you place it higher up (e.g. Birds like attention.

Psychology 100

Psychology Cooking Suffering Pets 100

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

But, pets also become bona fide family members with which we establish genuine relationships—incomparable emotional bonds that can have extraordinarily positive physical and psychological impacts on humans. Studies have also found that: Pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets.

Pets 100

Pets Emotional Dogs Cats 100

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

If some microorganisms must be killed in the process, this is unfortunate but necessary for human life. Why should microorganisms be sacrificed rather than humans? Why is human life more valued than the life of microorganisms? One might be inclined to say that human beings are more valuable because of their intelligence.

Morals 40

Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40