Yes, I understand this. However, there is far too much attempt in the world today to proclaim animals as equal to human beings. I also stated that I favor GOOD care and treatment of animals. I am an animal lover. ;-)
I love animals also. However I feel that large, higher-order mammals aren’t meant to be cooped up. It’s not what God intended for them and while it might be pleasing to humans it sure can’t be pleasing for the animal.