The fundamental problem with our view of animals is that we treat them as a temporary means of entertainment, not as souls worthy of commitment and care. When the 'need' for them ends, they are abandoned as if they were a purpose whose role has ended and become a burden. Their presence with us places a moral duty on us: to care for them, not to exploit them. To give them love, not to ask them for a favor. To see them as individuals, not as means. They are social beings, just like us, who always crave connection, love, and warmth.
ROLAND AZAR: In a world where there is increasing talk of animal welfare, the relationship between humans and pets is still governed by a utilitarian mindset. We love them, yes, but on our terms. We take care of them, sometimes, but when it suits us… The problem is not their presence with us, but the way we view them: are they individuals worthy of care?
There is still a widespread mentality among many people that dogs, for example, are tools that have a function: for guarding, hunting, entertainment, or any form of utility. This mentality makes us view them as means that we use and benefit from, ignoring their dignity, personality, and suffering. When the “need” for them ends, they are abandoned as if they were a purpose whose role has ended and become a burden…
This mentality is the result of systematic brainwashing, which has made us believe that animals were created to serve humans… We force them to mate, and produce puppies that are separated from their mothers at an early age. Over time, we programmed their qualities, sizes, and shapes, until today they are a business venture
The fundamental problem with our view of animals is that we treat them as a temporary means of rest or entertainment, not as souls worthy of commitment and care… When our circumstances change, the animal is neglected or abandoned… These animals, created by human intervention, are now our responsibility. Their presence with us places a moral duty on us: to care for them, not to exploit them. To give them love, not to ask them for a favor. To see them as individuals, not as means… They are social beings, just like us, who always crave connection, love, and warmth…
Every action towards any animal is a direct reflection of your personality, your values, and what you leave behind in this life… A mirror that reflects who you are, what you believe, and what you leave behind in this world: respect or exploitation? Care or benefit? Mercy or harm? In the end, as Gandhi said, “The greatness and moral progress of nations is measured by the way the animals that live among them are treated“. SOURCE…
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