Animal Abuse : An Old Story

1. ATTENTION GETTER: Millions of animals are abused each year. Over a million of these animals are abused or killed just due to the involvement with domestic violence. Despite animal cruelty being a felony which can result in jail time for over 15 years and 500,000 dollars in fines, it is still an issue which occurs on a daily basis across the United States. It is important for these animals to not go unnoticed, which can be achieved if society became more enlightened and educated on the topic of animal cruelty. (Pacelle, 2011).

Animal cruelty is a nationwide problem rapidly growing in today’s society. Animals are being beaten and starved every day and millions of helpless animals die each year because of heartless owners. These abused animals need to be fought for because they have as much right to live happily too. Animals don’t deserve to be tortured or harmed in any kind of way; they are poor and defenseless creatures. Many people who become animal owners do so because they love animals and want to give them a forever home. Animal Cruelty is very upsetting and wrong. Animal rights laws apply to all sorts of animals from dogs to farm animals. Some people may think that animal abuse is only defined by physically hitting an animal. Animal abuse is much more than physical abuse.

Animals are an important and valued part of many families and cultures. In many households, animals are considered members of the family, receive Christmas and birthday presents, and are cared for just as a human child would be. Opposition to animal cruelty has even become a sort of universal value in American culture(Kordzek 604). But animals are uniquely vulnerable to abuse, and despite this they still do not receive much needed protection from the law. The penalties for animal cruelty are not frequently severe enough to even deter one from harming an animal. This is dangerous not only for animals, but for human beings too. Animal cruelty and domestic violence have been proven to correlate in countless ways, and recognizing animal cruelty as a serious criminal offense and a form of domestic violence would serve to protect both animals and human beings from needless acts of violence. Instituting stiffer criminal penalties for animal cruelty and increasing the protective measures for victims of abuse is necessary to further the protection of both animals and human beings.

First we will cover the topic of pet overpopulation. It is estimated by The Humane Society of the United States that approximately six to eight million pets are brought in to animal shelters every year. Sadly, more than half of these pets are euthanized due to overpopulation. That means that these pets are being “killed” purely because there isn’t enough room to house them. Animal shelters are packed full of adoptable animals just looking for a place to call home. These animals rely on us humans to save their lives, literally. It is irresponsible to allow your pet

If a human abuses animals, then that person is likely to commit crimes against humans too. A staggering number of animals are targeted by those who abuse their children or spouses. “In one survey, 71 percent of domestic violence victims reported that their abuser also targeted pets. In another study of families under investigation for suspected child abuse, researchers found that pet abuse had occurred in 88 percent of the families under supervision for physical abuse of their children” (Society, 2). To put a stop to this pattern of violence, the Humane Society Legislative Fund passed the PAWS (Pets and Women’s Safety Act). The PAWS act would give victims of domestic abuse the ability to escape their abusers while keeping their animals safe — many victims stayed in abusive households for fear of their pets’

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Cruelty has existed since the beginning of living organism. No matter where you live, what religion your in, Cruelty will always exist. It’s just a part of human nature, it’s tactic us human use to get accomplish something, or get your point across. Think about about the holocaust in Germany, slavery, and 9/11. They all used acts of cruelty to get there point across. There are times where cruelty saves innocent lives, most times cruelty cause more harm than good.

The reason why animal cruelty has become a popular form of violence in more of the United States household, most likely, is as a consequence of a troubled child or a dysfunctional family. In “Why Family Professionals Can No Longer Ignore Violence toward Animals” an article from “Family Relations” Clifton P. Flynn states that “Clinical studies have shown that children who are particularly cruel to an animal, are more likely to engage in aggressive or violent behavior toward others” he also said that “Animal abuse may be a marker of child abuse, or other forms of violence occurring within families”. Research shows that children have powerful emotional connections with animals that can be both beneficial and harmful. Minimal attention to this social problem has been given and little efforts to address this issue by researchers, educators and other family professionals. I agree with Clifton P. Flynn, this issue can no longer overlook, after discovering the relationship between the social problem, and the influence that has on child development. Also, his solution to this issue is to educating people on the reason someone would do something like this and paying more attention when animal abuse is

Animal cruelty should be stopped because it’s totally unfair and messed up. Hurting your animal is a major crime and you could be serving jail time. “First of all, the conditions in which many animals are found during a bust of a mass animal place or puppy mill is an example of gross animal neglect”. Animal Cruelty started in the late 1800 and we are still doing it till this day and it needs to stop. To begin talking about the history of animal cruelty is to go back literally to ancient times. “Fighting dogs for sport, for example, it has been traced back as far as the 18th Century, after the war that ensued when the Romans invaded Britain”. Grazing occurs on primarily native ecosystems. These have and maintain far higher levels of native biodiversity than croplands. “The rangelands can't be used to produce crops, so production of meat here doesn't limit production of plant foods”

Animal cruelty is defined as inflicting suffering or harm upon animals for purposes other than self-defense. A wide range of actions from animal neglect to violence against animals can be considered animal cruelty. Some people say that activities such as dog fighting, horse racing, and circuses cause animals to suffer, but many also say that there is nothing wrong with treating animals this way as long as they are treated humanely. Animals are put into captivity, into zoo’s, shows, and even circuses, but some still say that animals are doing what they were born and bred to do. People take advantage of animals and use them just to show off, and once they are useless to them, they just throw them out. Most owners do not realize that animals need care. Animals should have the same amount of rights as humans do.

Beyond the need to recognize and put an end to animal cruelty for the sake of the animal victims involved, also important to note is the direct correlation between animal cruelty and human violence. Of the 68% of battered women that reported violence towards their animals, 87% of these incidents occurred in the presence of the women and 75% in the presence of their children, to psychologically control and coerce them. Between 25% and 40% of battered women are unable to escape abusive situations because they worry about what will happen to their pets should they leave. For many battered women, pets are sources of comfort providing strong emotional support and 98% of Americans consider pets to be companions or members of the family. Animal cruelty

there as a friendly companion to ease the pain of the difficult times in life. It’s incredible how much of an impact pets have engraved in our daily lives, and they are greatly appreciated in all our hearts. It is important that these animals are respected and are given the love and care that they need as well, though this needs to happen there are still people out there who take animals for granted. Abusers are unfortunately very common, and it is so greatly common it goes down to 5 animals killed a day and many reports every ten seconds. This a mortifying amount of cases and should be recognized immediately.

This is one of many reason why I am against animal abuse because if they would hurt a cute domestic animal what are the chances that they are going to hurt us humans. Animal’s abusers are the worst kind of human on earth in my opinion because why do they own a pet in the first place if they are just going to abuse it and not take care of it? I think some animal abuser have a pet in the first place so they can feel powerful in their homes. They must had been bully in their life or they must been through something that made their mind so mess up to abuse a domestic animal. Researchers founded that people who abuse their pets is a indication that are a killer or a rapist. Finally I think people who abuses their animals are even consider human

Henry Spira a seaman activist became one of the most important in the United States. In a gradual measure, he founded the “Animal Rights International” in 1974. The organization is not working any longer but was the most successful in genuine structural change. ARI main concept was: “Making the public aware of animal suffering is not enough. By turning words into actions, real change is possible and anima suffering can be measurably reduced.”

Some owners don’t even realize how they are punishing their animals. Many owners over populate their house with animals it just gets out of control. “In the house of mother Faith Ross and daughter Francesca-Marie Maselli 12 emaciated dogs were found. There was animal waste two feet deep, and twenty-six dead animals were found. Fourteen dogs and two cats were rescued from this household. Six Chihuahuas, three dachshunds, a Yorkshire Terrier, English bulldog, a shih tzu, and a boxer. A collie mix was taken to an animal hospital for emergency care. ” (Dooley 1-2) “In the Zebulon home more than one hundred dogs and cats were found, many of them dead of barely alive. Only twelve dogs deemed