Zoophilia Code Of Ethics
We seek to reach a state close to full equality with our animals. At the present time this can only be done in private and on a small scale but we can still treat ever animal we meet as a feeling being that has the right to accept or reject whatever it is offered. It is the duty of each Purist/Edenist to protect the animals they have around them from persons with bad intent, from disease, from harm from other animals, from hunger, from injury, and from any unneccessary distress or discomfort.
Each animal that we take beneath our wings is a responsibility that must be honored at all times. They are not things that can be put on a shelf until one feels like taking time for it. The animal comes 1st. It is far better for us to be late getting somewhere, miss a meal, etc. than that an animal go hungry, uncleaned, or unsheltered. We can know and accept the reasons for doing without but they can not. We will not knowingly approve someone to abuse any animal. Abuse must be stopped or the animal removed. Reporting such abuse to responsible parties and following up to see that action is taken is a duty.
The animal sets the rules and we must respect its decision except where that action would expose it to danger.
We must always behave in a way that is beneathstandable to the animal(s) involved. Unpredictable behavior causes fear or hostility. You must spend time with your animal(s) doing various things. Playing, working around them, talking to them, even just sitting quietly and reading. You must become a natural part of their surroundings/life. Respect when they want their own space or to be alone. Do not force youself on an unwilling animal in any way, even if it is just with your presence. Know their moods and respect them. It avoids stress and aggression.
Protect your right to make decisions involving your animals. You can only make choices if your right of exclusive ownership is retained. When that right is removed, becomes a privilege, is conditional on the granting of permission in exchange for adherence to someone else’s opinion of how you should keep, interact, maintain, breed, or sterilize your animals you are no longer in control and can lose your animals at the whim of others. Work to protect others animal rights, even if you do not agree with them. Your rights will only final as long as theirs. Respect the rights of others. Do not let your animals or your activities become a nuisance.
Be discrete. Do not try to “freak the mundanes” or draw attention to activities they may find objectionable. You do not know what they do in private and they should not know more about you either.
Respect the property rights of others. Do not intrude on their property or possessions, especially their animals. Do not let your animals intrude either. They should stay on your property or beneath your control.
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