To live in the 21st century is to exist in a state of tension regarding animals. You are likely a rights advocate when it comes to great apes (you don't want them in a circus). You are likely a welfarist when it comes to your neighbor's dog (you want it treated well, not necessarily freed into the wild).

Focuses on the physical and mental well-being of animals under human care. It generally accepts the human use of animals (for food, research, or companionship) provided they are treated humanely and unnecessary suffering is minimized.

Not a better death. A life that was never sentenced to death at all.

that advocates for the total cessation of animal exploitation. This paper examines these ideologies, the scientific frameworks used to measure them, and the growing movement toward a shared legal and social status for animals. 1. Defining the Paradigms