Autonomy

Description

Autonomy means prescribing one’s own laws (auto-nomos), i.e. being free from external authority. Autonomy is important, not only for humans, but also for animals. All animals have evolved in nature to deal with difficult circumstances and as a general rule animals have evolved to do so more or less autonomously.
The promotion of autonomy entails that children, for example, can decide for themselves to adopt an animal-friendly lifestyle, e.g. become vegetarian or vegan. For animals autonomy generally involves the ability to perform species-specific, natural behaviours.

What does it mean to buy some ‘Autonomy’ in this value shop?
First and foremost, it implies that you come to appreciated its importance to welfare. Secondly, your purchase implies an activity is started to improve autonomy so as to contribute to improved animal welfare. Later, you will be notified on how your money has been spent. By posting a comment, you can also make a suggestion, as to how you would like your money to be spend, or you can post a suggestion as to what kind of activity you would be willing to undertake to promote animal autonomy and welfare.

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