3 ms·We care if an animal is intelligent, because then it is sentient like us, and has rights.by aminok 11y agoWe care if an animal is intelligent, because then it is sentient like us, and has rights.tnecniv 11y agoWhy does it have rights? Why do we have rights? Which rights do we have?aminok 11y agoThat's how perceive things. It's judged by us as the best way to secure our own interests. It can be seen as a pact between intelligent creatures to shown each other mutual respect.