article_snippet: The welfare of the animal is not taken into account.
article_snippet: Rather than being treated as a commodity by the owner, animals should be protected and well cared for.
article_snippet: Animal welfare advocates have often been criticized as being against "fun.
article_snippet: Wildlife sanctuaries and accredited zoos should exist for conservation, preservation and propagation of species and for public education.
article_snippet: Wild animals should be permitted to exist undisturbed in Wild animals natural environments, and when Wild animals must be confined, it should be in a natural setting consistent with Wild animals physical and behavioral needs.
article_snippet: The Hawaiian Humane Society feels strongly about the humane treatment of all animals, whether domesticated or wild.
article_snippet: Our organization, like others in the animal welfare movement, seeks to prevent any practice that might produce pain, stress, injury or suffering to any animal.
article_snippet: This is an important part of creating a more humane society -- for people and all animals.