Ethical Considerations Surrounding the Sterilization of Domestic and Stray Animals

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Member of the scientific councils Daneshgah Guilan

Abstract

 
The practice of sterilizing domestic and stray animals has gained prominence in modern times as a means to control their population and mitigate the growing number of stray animals resulting from the abandonment of domestic pets. However, this practice has sparked ethical debates among scholars in the field of applied ethics, with divergent viewpoints regarding its ethicality.
This research, conducted through a comprehensive review of relevant literature and employing document analysis and library study methods, aims to critically examine the ethical dimensions associated with the sterilization of domestic and stray animals. By scrutinizing the arguments presented by both proponents and critics of this practice, this study seeks to shed light on potential ethical conflicts and propose possible avenues for resolution.
The findings of this study indicate that a thorough reevaluation of the underlying principles of animal sterilization is not only necessary but imperative. Furthermore, practical changes, including lifestyle modifications and the regulation of breeding facilities for domestic animals, should be implemented to address the ethical concerns raised by this practice. Additionally, it is crucial to consider the potential harm inflicted upon animals and carefully navigate the conflicts of interest that arise between human and animal welfare.
By delving into the ethical complexities surrounding the sterilization of domestic and stray animals, this research aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse in the field of applied ethics and foster a deeper understanding of the implications and potential consequences of this practice.
 

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    4. Bentham, Jeremy (1780).the Principles of Morals and Legislation. edited by J. H. Burns & H. L. A. Featuring an introduction by F. Rosen and an interpretive essay by H. L. A. Hart, no. 1.
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    13. Karimiyan Seighalani, Ali (2008). From Abortion to Fall (Ethical research on the phenomenon of abortion). Gilan: Gilan University.
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    15. Karimiyan Seiqalani, Ali (2017). “Imam Khomeini's Ontological Basis in Ranking the Creatures of the Infernal World”.The Islamic Kalam Quarterly, 27 (108): 33-51.
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  • Receive Date: 29 June 2023
  • Revise Date: 01 August 2023
  • Accept Date: 27 September 2023

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