“In the eyes of the law, animals are seen to lack moral agency, or the ability to act with reference to right and wrong. Unlike humans, they are believed to lack higher-order thinking skills and cannot choose between courses of action. Their actions are driven by instincts and behaviors influenced by genetics and environment. For those reasons, many believe they do not or should not have rights…”
Print Edition:
- TAME Pet Magazine | St. Louis, Missouri | Spring, 2019 Edition
- Animals and the Law (p. 10)
- Tails with Happy Endings: Caitlyn’s Case (p. 28)