In an ideal world, we wouldn't force animals to undergo the suffering of being bred to be killed, for sport or for food. So, yes, I believe that animals should have rights, the right to life being one of them. I think that since most people do not see where their food comes from, it's easy for us to become detached from the reality of the situation. However, threaten to bash someone's pet cat with a hammer, and they suddenly remember about the rights of their beloved furry friend.