Welfare Science

Every Animal Matters - A Closing Reflection

A closing reflection on the importance of every individual animal and the purpose of the Animal Welfare Hub.

Key Facts

There are approximately 80 billion farm animals alive at any moment
There are trillions of wild animals in diverse habitats across the planet
Each individual animal has experiences including pain, fear, pleasure, and comfort
Human choices collectively determine the conditions in which billions of animals live and die
Information, advocacy, and compassion are the tools through which welfare improves

Welfare Considerations

Every animal that suffers less because a person learned, chose, or advocated differently is the purpose of this resource. From the smallest fish to the largest whale, from the factory-farmed pig to the garden hedgehog, every animal's experience matters. Thank you for caring.

What You Can Do

Take one action for animals today - however small it may seem
Share this resource with someone who might not yet know how to help animals
Believe that your choices and advocacy genuinely matter to real animals