Animal welfare is a philosophy that accepts the human use of animals for food, clothing, research, and entertainment, but insists that this use must be conducted humanely to minimize suffering.
The vast majority of human-animal interactions occur within industrial agriculture. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) maximize profit by confining thousands of animals—such as pigs, chickens, and cows—in highly restrictive spaces. Animal welfare is a philosophy that accepts the
Overpopulation leads to millions of healthy animals being euthanized in shelters annually. Furthermore, irresponsible commercial breeding operations ("puppy mills") prioritize profit over genetic health and maternal welfare. Animal welfare is a philosophy that accepts the
Cramped wire cages for egg-laying hens that restrict basic wing movement. Animal welfare is a philosophy that accepts the