Every living being, human or animal has the right to live in peace on this planet. No one, not even an animal wishes to live in fear of pain or death. Even an ant avoids any obstacles that blocks its path. Unfortunately, some selfish humans seem to think that the right to live and enjoy life is only theirs. They believe that the Earth is theirs alone.
People fail to realise that we need animals as much as animals need us. If one dies the other dies too. Life is a balance between animals and humans. Besides, animals experience identical emotions just like human beings. We feel happiness, fear, pain, frustration, excitement etc. and so do animals. Sadly, only a very few of us care for and respect the feelings of animals. Animals suffer helplessly and silently because of our evil ways. This Earth is not ours alone. It's the home of all living beings.
Nisali Sakunika,
Grade 11 E,
Devi Balika Vidyalaya,
Colombo 8.