Run, Spot, Run by Jessica Pierce

The Ethics of Keeping Pets

A clear-eyed examination of the moral issues surrounding companion animals that argues keeping pets raises questions about consent, autonomy and welfare; it looks at domestication, breeding, sheltering, obesity and euthanasia, explores the sometimes conflicting interests of humans and animals, and proposes ethical principles and practical changes to better protect pets’ well‑being while acknowledging the benefits humans gain from companionship.

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