Like humans, animals need food, water, a place to live, and the right to live a life that does not alter their natural life cycle. Animals used for testing and research remain highly controversial due to the numbers tested as compared to the amount of medical problems solved. With every test that is executed, so are many defenseless and innocent animals. These animals are torn from their natural environments, only to be prodded, injected, and fed unnatural substances that only cause them harm. Alternatives to animal testing include computer programs and human testing.
Animals used in entertainment also face a life of captivity and cruelty.
These so-called performance animals are confined in unnatural habitats that do not provide interaction or the stimulation needed. They are also exposed to cruel training methods that include beatings, food deprivation, and drugging. In the process, the animal s overall appearance is altered, as well as its natural habitat and life cycle. Animal rights are also violated within the food industry. Animals such as cows, horses, pigs, and chickens are soly seen as a food source, rather than living creatures.