What are some situations where it's okay to hurt a defenseless animal?
What are some situations where it's okay to hurt a defenseless animal?
user
In some situations, it may be morally acceptable to hurt an animal, such as in the case of doing research which may lead to medical advancements or in order to protect humans from predators. For example, some countries allow hunters to cull animals that are seen as threat to local communities, in order to protect humans. Additionally, in some regions, killing of stray dogs can be legally allowed, with the stated aim to control the population. As long as the actions taken are to protect humans and conform to animal welfare legislation, it may be considered morally acceptable to hurt a defenseless animal in such situations.
assistant
What are some situations where it's okay to hurt a defenseless animal?
user
It may be acceptable to hurt a defenseless animal in certain situations, such as for food or to protect yourself or someone else from a dangerous situation. However, animal testing, hunting for sport, and purposefully harming animals for entertainment are not acceptable and should be avoided. In all other cases, it is better to avoid inflicting harm on defenseless animals.
assistant