As a society, we are typically deeply disassociated from animal cruelty, but more than ever, animal protection organizations are telling the backstory. People are being forced, to confront the realities. At the same time, we have an ever-growing understanding of the intelligence and emotional capacities of animals and an acceptance of the principle that animal cruelty is a moral problem.

We've witnessed so many revolutions in our society. Think of transportation, photography, or communications. Things once unimaginable have become seemingly impossible to live without.

If I had my personal view, perhaps that might take hold. In fact, I don't want to see another dog or cat born.

China cares about its reputation and doesn't want to be known as the nation whose preferences drove the extinction of elephants.

Human care (of animals) is simply sentimental, sympathetic patronage.

China is a keen observer of trends elsewhere in the world, and it's going to give our own innovators a run for their money.

At The Humane Society of the United States, we know how difficult it is to prevent cruelty to animals in movies because so many of the animal welfare problems occur behind the scenes in training, housing, and transportation, long before the animals get on the set.