Welcoming, Wild Animals, and Obligations to Assist

Abstract What we could call ‘relational non-interventionism’ holds that have no general obligation to alleviate animal suffering, and do not typically special obligations wild animals’ suffering. Therefore, usually a duty intervene in nature However, there are range of relationships may with animals generate aid—and the consequences these can be surprising. In this paper, it is argued those historically welcomed or encouraged into our spaces. This includes many animals. One sometimes possess actively prevent rewilding—or even de wild—for sake who thrive human-controlled