Dara Lovitz

The presentation on Animal Law the other day really got me into thinking about how much more progress needs to be made before animal rights can be secured.

What the presentation made obvious was that animals are still viewed as property. People go to the pet store or an animal rescue and shop for a pet. It is a rare occasion when a person chooses to get a companion animal for the benefit of the being they are brining into their home.

As a society, I think our mindset needs to change about how we view animals. They are not objects and the conditions they are often subjected to are unacceptable.

All the problems Ms. Lovitz pointed out really make me see while its worthwhile to continue efforts for animals rights. Every step we take forward are only baby steps in the process of ensuring the welfare and rights of animals.

As Ms. Lovitz pointed out, even when laws are passed for such things as not keeping egg laying hens in cages, it still does not mean they are treated well. Her talk was very effective because it reminded me of how far we've come in terms of animal rights, but still how much more work needs to be done.