Using fewer animals to obtain the same level of data.
One rainy evening, a young woman named Maya, a volunteer for a local group, spotted Leo while walking home. She didn’t just see a dog; she saw a living being whose basic rights —to shelter, companionship, and freedom from pain—were being ignored.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the narrative shifted toward a philosophical debate centered on an animal's capacity to suffer [21]. Jeremy Bentham
Animal welfare refers to the physical and psychological well-being of animals, encompassing their living conditions, health, and treatment. Animal rights, on the other hand, advocate for the inherent rights of animals to be treated with dignity and respect, free from exploitation, cruelty, and neglect.