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This website is dedicated to education and ethical discussion about animals which cannot speak for themselves.
What are acceptable ethics? How are they determined? What is the difference between human and animal rights? And which has more value... or are they equally important? These are the broad questions that need to be answered before having any kind of discussion on individual issues. Our beliefs greatly influence our actions, and our actions have immense effects on the people and animals around us.
Go to About > Philosophy, or click the link below, to read the beliefs of the author of Animal Ethics RI. |
Controversial Topics
Each article under this category is devoted entirely to one specific ethical issue regarding animals. The most important purpose of these articles is to inform. The topics are researched thoroughly and presented in an un-biased fashion. Different aspects of the problem are described in detail, with care taken to avoid graphic images and propaganda. The legal status of questionable actions is given, for Rhode Island (if available) and the United States but also other parts of the world when applicable. Some interesting statistics are given as well. And lastly, at the very bottom of each page, there is a "My Personal View" section that illustrates the author's personal opinion on the issue.
Click on "Controversial Topics" to see a complete list of topics. Click on one of the drop-down tabs to see topics about a specific type of animals.
Companion Animals includes only cats and dogs. Livestock Animals includes what you would typically expect to see on a farm - cattle, pigs, horses, sheep, goats and chickens. All other species can be found under the Exotic Animals tab.
Each article under this category is devoted entirely to one specific ethical issue regarding animals. The most important purpose of these articles is to inform. The topics are researched thoroughly and presented in an un-biased fashion. Different aspects of the problem are described in detail, with care taken to avoid graphic images and propaganda. The legal status of questionable actions is given, for Rhode Island (if available) and the United States but also other parts of the world when applicable. Some interesting statistics are given as well. And lastly, at the very bottom of each page, there is a "My Personal View" section that illustrates the author's personal opinion on the issue.
Click on "Controversial Topics" to see a complete list of topics. Click on one of the drop-down tabs to see topics about a specific type of animals.
Companion Animals includes only cats and dogs. Livestock Animals includes what you would typically expect to see on a farm - cattle, pigs, horses, sheep, goats and chickens. All other species can be found under the Exotic Animals tab.
Informational Topics
Though many articles are planned for this tab, right now there are few. Some of the information is basic, some is very complex. All knowledge is valuable for those of us who would like to expel ignorance. Particularly knowledge of the animals whose care we take responsibility for. The more we know, the better decisions we can make and the more successful we will be as pet owners, product consumers, members of the environment, and animal welfare advocates.
Click on "Informational Topics" to see a complete list of topics. Click on one of the drop-down tabs to see topics about a specific category.
Animal Behavior will encompass psychology as well as behavior. Health & Safety will include diseases and both human and animal safety. Husbandry means "animal care," including feeding, breeding, housing, et cetera. And finally, Identification is a tab where you can learn to "tell the difference" between different breeds, species, and more.
Though many articles are planned for this tab, right now there are few. Some of the information is basic, some is very complex. All knowledge is valuable for those of us who would like to expel ignorance. Particularly knowledge of the animals whose care we take responsibility for. The more we know, the better decisions we can make and the more successful we will be as pet owners, product consumers, members of the environment, and animal welfare advocates.
Click on "Informational Topics" to see a complete list of topics. Click on one of the drop-down tabs to see topics about a specific category.
Animal Behavior will encompass psychology as well as behavior. Health & Safety will include diseases and both human and animal safety. Husbandry means "animal care," including feeding, breeding, housing, et cetera. And finally, Identification is a tab where you can learn to "tell the difference" between different breeds, species, and more.