OUR
PHILOSOPHY
Animals
also have rights
In
the western world it is held that a person or group of persons are more
humanitarian in their relations with others when they are more
humanitarian with those less fortunate or those who have no means of
making themselves heard. In Argentina, on the basis of this concept, the
cause for animals, though not a priority,
is raising greater awareness among the public. This awareness,
which primarily directed its attention to human rights issues, is now
considering animal welfare as well. As was the case with human rights
—which before they became a reality were an idealistic
philosophical dream—, animal welfare is still in the dream stage.
However, it is time to do something concrete for the rights of these
weaker beings.
Public
awareness
It
has been proven that even in the most developed countries only a few
individuals act responsibly in relation to their surrounding environment
and only a few of these have acted as a key element in awakening public
awareness as to the needs of animals. These groups, appealing to public
conscience, emphasize the moral and social need to prevent cruelty to
animals. They not only try to improve animal welfare but that of humans
too, influencing child education so that children may become caring
adults. This is achieved through different animal protection activities
and by means of education programs in schools. Animals may also be used as
therapy by providing company in old age homes, orphanages, hospitals,
hospices, prisons, etc.
Solidarity
All
commercial entities and persons who participate in a project related to
animal welfare not only serve the community and human beings as a whole,
they also improve their own image before society. They will also be the
first to sponsor an undertaking of this kind in Argentina and, therefore,
will be pioneers in an area that arouses the sensitivity of a large part
of the population. |