In his Law to the Israelites, God ensured that animals would be given rest, food, help when distressed, and protection from injury. ​ — Exodus 23: 4, 5; Deuteronomy 22: 10; 25: 4.
Iisraeli rahvale antud seaduses sätestas Jumal, et loomadele tuleb anda puhkust ja toitu, et neid tuleb aidata hädas ja kaitsta.