Rights advocates argue animals have intrinsic value, necessitating the end of their status as property and elimination of human exploitation. Key goals include:

But both are moving in the same direction: toward a world where the suffering of the voiceless is taken seriously. Whether you are a concerned consumer buying "cage-free" eggs or an activist freeing lab beagles, you are part of this revolution. The only unforgivable position in the modern era is indifference.