Violations of animal rights and animal welfare laws are very common throughout the world. ... The difference between animal rights and animal welfare is one focus' on whether or not animals "deserve a certain level of protection from pain caused by humans" (Animal Rights). ... Animal rights is based on the idea that animals and people should be equal and Animal Welfare is the idea that animals deserve the same protection people have against maltreatment or abuse. ... Animals are protected by animal welfare laws which give them the rights to be protected against any pain influen...

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