Animals are not property. They have inherent value and basic rights (especially the right not to be used or killed), just as humans do.
Both groups agree on one critical truth: Whether you want to improve the cage or empty the cage, the first step is acknowledging that the creature inside the cage feels fear and pain just as acutely as you do. Animals are not property
Animals can be used for human purposes (food, research, clothing, entertainment), but only if we minimize their suffering and provide humane conditions. Animals are not property