We are to be stewards of the earth, of course we should care about the treatment of animals and the environment.
God gave us animals to use not abuse.
He gave us the earth to use not abuse.
Our primary (after our relationship with God) concern however should be towards each other.
I work in the environmental field, so I see all too often who sick and twisted environmentalism is at the up close level. You, FRiend, see how right and important conservationism is - and bless you for it. Hopefully more will see the light.