Animals are not property or "things" but rather living organisms, subjects of a life, who are worthy of our compassion, respect, friendship, and support. — Marc Bekoff Copy Share Image
Animals are not resources or property with whom we can do what we please, their lives matter very much, and they should be firmly entrenched in our moral community. Accepting the notion of ‘animal guardian’ to replace ‘pet owner’ will… — Marc Bekoff Copy Share Image
Some people say they love animals and yet harm them nonetheless; I'm glad those people don't love me. — Marc Bekoff Copy Share Image
Although other animals may be different from us, this does not make them LESS than us — Marc Bekoff Copy Share Image
Hunting and fishing involve killing animals with devices (such as guns) for which the animals have not evolved natural defenses. No animal on earth… — Marc Bekoff Copy Share Image
“We generally accept that it's natural for carnivorous wild animals to kill other animals in order to live. But people don't often think (or… — Marc Bekoff Copy Share Image
A reduction of meat consumption by only 10% would result in about 12 million more tons of grain for human consumption. This additional grain… — Marc Bekoff Copy Share Image
Many animals experience pain, anxiety and suffering, physically and psychologically, when they are held in captivity or subjected to starvation, social isolation, physical restraint,… — Marc Bekoff Copy Share Image
All animals, including humans, have a right to lives of dignity and respect, without forced intrusions. — Marc Bekoff Copy Share Image
Make ethical choices in what we buy, do, and watch. In a consumer-driven society our individual choices, used collectively for the good of animals… — Marc Bekoff Copy Share Image
We must remain hopeful that a universal ethic of courage, caring, sharing, respect, radical compassion, and love will make a difference even if we… — Marc Bekoff Copy Share Image
Often, the greater our ignorance about something, the greater our resistance to change. — Marc Bekoff Copy Share Image
