The most prominent voice here is philosopher Tom Regan (author of The Case for Animal Rights ). Regan argued that animals are "subjects-of-a-life." They have beliefs, desires, memory, and a sense of the future. Therefore, they cannot be treated as a means to an end (food, coat, test subject).
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Issues like "puppy mills" and the abandonment of pets continue to strain the resources of shelters and rescues. The most prominent voice here is philosopher Tom
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