Why it’s important to protect the islands’ animals

“We have to live with the fact that these animals live with us. They have every right to have their life uninterrupted and not suffer. If they’re already here, they have the right to be here.”
—Lucy Sablan

“They are living things, similar to humans. With the protection of animals, we actually protect ourselves and protect the environment.”
—Brenda N. Sablan

“We coexist with animals since the beginning of time. They have the right to live on this planet. They actually have more rights than we do to live on Earth since they don’t harm the world.”
—Jose Sablan

“Animals are in many ways the same as human beings. We consider them our best friend or a part of our family. Why would anyone want to do anything cruel to a family member? I strongly believe in animal rights and the need to protect them from violence and danger.”
—Sally Limes