For centuries, common law treated animals as property (chattel). If someone killed your dog, you could sue for the replacement value of the dog ($20 for a mutt, $5,000 for a show champion). You could not sue for the dog’s pain and suffering because the dog had no legal standing.
3️⃣ This is the gold standard of animal welfare. If you see an animal in a facility, ask yourself: Are they free from hunger, discomfort, pain, injury, and fear? If not, it is our duty to report it to local authorities or animal control. For centuries, common law treated animals as property