[2] They now operate Second Chance, Helping the Pets of People in the Need, an initiative aimed at providing assistance to financially disadvantaged individuals caring for companion animals in California.
[6] Sapontzis critiques practices such as humane slaughter, asserting that the mass killing of animals for food inherently involves suffering and the loss of potentially fulfilling lives, even if physical pain is minimized.
This critique extends to broader societal norms that prioritize human desires over the well-being of animals, highlighting the ethical inconsistencies in current practices.
Vegan activism and education play an essential role in this process, as they raise awareness about the suffering of animals and encourage shifts in behavior.
However, he remains realistic about the challenges of achieving systemic change, emphasizing the importance of incremental improvements, such as better welfare standards and reduced meat consumption, to pave the way for broader ethical transformation.