What could be the basis of our having more inherent value than animals? Their lack of reason, or autonomy, or intellect? Only if we are willing to make the same judgment in the case of humans who are similarly deficient.
It is not an act of kindness to treat animals respectfully. It is an act of justice.
In a perfect world, we would not keep animals for our benefit, including pets.
Live your life in ways that do not support wars, whosoever are the victims.
Make vegan friends! It's a tough row to hoe doing it alone.
Veganism affirms what is best for us, what is best for the animals, and what is best for the environment. Everywhere you look, you find veganism entwined with what is best.