Animals in France: What Really Happened about Sentience?

(Before It's News)

Animals in France have new but very limited status, “living beings gifted sentience,” but it's extremely limited in scope. They're still property, farm animals are not covered, and this change “only applies to pets or wild animals tamed or held in captivity. The sentience of wild animals, meanwhile, is not recognized.” It's better than nothing but still lots to do.

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