“personhood” for non-human beings

What are your though​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​ts on the idea of “personhood” for non-human beings (i.e. animals)? Prepare a 1-2 page paper discussing ​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​this.