Veganism is a way of life. 
Although a large part of veganism is dietary, that is not
its entire essence. Nor is veganism
black or white; it has varying degrees, dependent upon an individual’s beliefs,
abilities, and goals.
A general description of veganism is a lifestyle
apart from the commoditization of animals.
Vegans believe that animals hold intrinsic value separate
from any human being. Their lives should
be respected and left alone, not used for human gain. Thus, vegans refrain from supporting any
industries that breach this code of ethics.
Vegans do not condone the use of animals for food, clothing, entertainment, pets, or science.
Vegans do not consume any animal products, which include
meat (flesh), dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, and any other animal secretions, or
their derivatives.
Vegans abstain from wearing animal products, such as fur,
leather, wool, cashmere, suede, and silk.
Vegans do not use products tested on animals.
Vegans do not support the use of animals for entertainment,
such as cock fighting, dog fighting, horse racing, hunting, rodeos, the use of
animals in television, and the circus.
Although there is much controversy in this claim, vegans do
not believe in caging animals and therefore do not support zoos or keeping
animals as pets. However, we recognize
that there is an abundance of domesticated animals who need homes, and
encourage adopting pets from animal shelters.
We also encourage spaying and neutering domesticated animals for their
own safety and the reduction of homeless animals. We do not encourage any further domestication
of animals.
Animal activism includes different types of people, and does
not automatically refer to vegans.
Anyone who advocates on behalf of an animal may be called an animal
activist.
Conversely, not all vegans are active in the animal welfare
movement. Although being vegan is a form
of activism in its own right, it does not necessarily indicate the typical
activism, such as leafleting, demonstrating, fundraising, or political
advocacy.
Without taking up any extra time or energy, veganism can
simply mean making conscious and compassionate everyday decisions.
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