II. Respect for Persons and Their Goods

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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It is contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer or die needlessly.
It is likewise unworthy to spend money on them that should as a priority go to
the relief of human misery. One can love animals; one should not direct to them
the affection due only to persons.

PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST

SECTION TWO THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
- CHAPTER TWO YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
  - Article 7 THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT
    - II. Respect for Persons and Their Goods

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team