Sentences with phrase «only value of animals»

Still, this commitment is sufficiently prominent in the tradition to provide contemporary Buddhists with a basis for protest against the economic theory that the only value of animals is the price humans will pay for them and against the factory farming that this theory supports.

Not exact matches

They didn't want to destroy anything of value, so they only killed the animals that were worthless or weak.

For example, in arguing for experimentation on animals Michael A. Fox gratuitously assumes that animals lack intrinsic value on the unsupported proposition that only beings capable of assigning value can have intrinsic value (see Fox).

When I learned of the horrific violence and cruelty that billions of animals endure each year to satisfy our tastebuds (not to mention the abuses and mistreatment that factory farm workers endure in order to ensure corporate profit, from being forced to defecate in their pants to operating dangerous equipment without training), I knew that going vegan was the only way for me to live in a manner that was consistent with my values.

It demonstrates too the value of captive breeding, even for such a diverse group as this: not only to preserve at least some threatened species, but also to provide contact between humans and animals, and promote human understanding, without which all conservation is doomed.

-- Animal products comprised more than one quarter of the value of trade but only 5 percent of the calories traded.

Heightened awareness of how animals are cared for and treated not only helps reduce the number of tragic cases of animal suffering, but also moves us closer to a more just and humane society where both people and animals are valued.

I only bring this up to share a small sample of how the staff, volunteers and I can relate to your relationships with the special pets in your life, and how we here at the Charlevoix Area Humane Society value; the sanctity and potential of each of the special animals that come to our shelter, along with the potential, the love, the positive effects and joy the animals we see who could bring quality and significance while sharing in a child or adult's life.

The American Animal Hospital Association only makes this report available to veterinarians, not private citizens, and Maine's pet owners are unaware that the AAHA Guidelines state on Page 18: «We now know that booster injections are of no value in dogs already immune, and immunity from distemper infection and vaccination lasts for a minimum of 7 years based on challenge studies and up to 15 years (a lifetime) based on antibody titer.»

Interaction encourages communication, reduces feelings of isolation and stress and gives the individuals a sense of importance and value in a way that, perhaps only an animal can accomplish.

NutroUltra Dry Adult Dog Food is a blend of high protein ingredients like chicken and lamb meal, whole grain seeds and chia seeds that are known for their beneficial value not only in human diet but also for your animal.

Because our primary focus is on spay and neuter surgeries, we not only provide great value to our customers, but also a higher quality of care for the pets and animals we fix.

The APPA's Pets Add Life (PAL) campaign and Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) are featured components of the program's key message that pets not only bring joy to our lives, but real value and scientifically proven benefits as well.

This is right not only because of the intrinsic value of the animals being managed, but because many of these animals require stable social structures to thrive.

... [Until now] no matter how attached they were to their pet, and no matter how devastated they were by its death,... they [had been] only entitled to the «market value» of the animal.»

We strive to not only meet but to exceed our client's expectations through three core values: Excellence in treatment and service, Education of employees and clients, and compassion for any and all animals.

The adoption price is a great value, as the adoption fee only covers a portion of these services we provide for the animals.

The law recognizes animals only as property regardless of the emotional value of companion animals.

In the comically cruel way that only Animal Crossing does best in teaching children the value of money (thanks for those lessons, Mr. Tom Nook), Bells are more than just an alternative way to earn Bells, as they can both help and hinder your ability to collect Happy Points.