What's Wrong With Animal Rights? By Vicki Hearne

Animals cannot govern for themselves and thereby their owners have the power to do what they want with them. Animals (domesticated or not) need someone to protect and help them. This picture depicts that overpowering relationship. 

Animal Liberation by Peter Singer

Animals (of any kind or situation) deserve the freedom we as humans take for granted. Just because an animal can't express their pain verbally doesn't mean they don't suffer. We forget that humans are animals too and that we must do everything in our power to promote equality among humans and animals (treat other species the way you would want your specie to be treated).