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Jessica Pierce, "Run, Spot, Run: The Ethics of Keeping Pets" (U Chicago Press, 2016)

New Books in Animal Studies

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Ethics and Economics in the Pet Industry

This chapter explores the ethical dilemmas in the pet industry, focusing on the misinterpretation of animal behaviors and the financial scale of pet ownership. It critically examines the treatment of animals as commodities, urging a reevaluation of the moral responsibilities we hold towards our pets.

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