Welfarists argue that the rights strategy is politically unrealistic. In a world where 99% of protein comes from factory farms, demanding immediate abolition means saving zero animals today. Welfarists argue that banning battery cages saves 100 million hens from suffering, even if they eventually die.
: Rapid diagnosis and treatment.
However, the way zoos operate and their treatment of animals have raised ethical concerns. Critics argue that keeping animals in captivity for human entertainment is inherently wrong. They point out that zoos can never fully replicate the natural habitats of animals, leading to a form of exploitation. Welfarists argue that the rights strategy is politically