Supporters of animal gifting view it as a highly effective form of sustainable development. Rather than providing temporary food relief, these programs provide a family with a small, self-sustaining business.

While the marketing is highly effective, many aid experts, environmentalists, and animal rights groups argue that the reality on the ground is far more complex. Animals - Heifer International

A single dairy goat can produce several cups of nutritious milk a day. For a family suffering from malnutrition, this is a literal lifesaver.