What is Animal Rights Act?

Answer 1

Animal Rights, and the movement involved, is a philosophy based off of the fact that all animals are sentient beings. Because animals can feel pain that is both physical and psychological, many feel that their rights to life should be equal to that of humankind.

This means that animals should not be used for food, clothing, testing, or entertainment.

Companion animals, or 'pets', are still a grey area in the movement itself, however most activists agree that breeding should cease to exist, and that animals should be adopted into homes much like children. -where their care should be guaranteed.

Answer 2

The Animal Welfare Act was signed into law in 1966. It is the only Federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers. Other laws, policies, and guidelines may include additional species coverage or specifications for animal care and use, but all refer to the Animal Welfare Act as the minimum acceptable standard. The Act was amended six times (1970, 1976, 1985, 1990, 2002, 2007) and is enforced by the USDA, APHIS, Animal Care agency.