Animal Cruelty Issues

Animal Cruelty is a subject that spreads far across the United States and into most civilized cultures. Animal cruelty can either be in the form of intentional abuse, simple neglect, or abandonment of animals.  Whatever forms the abuse takes, however, the animal that is the victim of the abuse is often helpless and may experience extreme suffering. Animal right activist feel if you don’t know how to take care or treat an animal it can be as deadly as physical abuse to care for one.

Animal Cruelty is a problem that many ignore. People are oblivious to these animals and the negligence their owners show. Animal cruelty is an underlying problem in today’s society, and the only way to counteract these problems, is for this generation to do something about it.

An estimated 25 million or more animals are used yearly in the U.S. These animals are commonly used in biomedical research as “models” for human disease, they are also used in basic biomedical research which is research for general understanding. Not only are animals used in biomedical research but, behavioral research as well, such as psychology and addiction studies, military, space, and agricultural research, product development and drug testing, as well as science education. Animals shouldn’t be used for such testing, these tests are unethical, inhumane and completely unnecessary. Thousands of animals suffer and die every day in laboratories around the world. In most states, abuse or cruelty towards animals is illegal. A person can face up to 7 years in prison and a fine of maximum $235,600. If it is illegal for cruelty to be conducted on animals why does it make it okay in the name of science?

All around the world, people are abusing animals. Animal cruelty is a big deal because some people do not look at animals as being important; some people do not see a problem with hurting them. Animal cruelty can be define as being a malicious treatment that can cause undue pain or being mistreated. Seeing an animal get brutalize by some humans seems to be cruel. Getting kicked in the ribs, left for starvation and even used for entertainment seems to be heartless. Why abuse animals when they have not done anything to harm a human. If one must see what they are really doing to these animals, then animal cruelty would not be a big deal.

Every 60 seconds an animal is abused. Dogs, cats, horses, and many other types of animals are being neglected and tortured everyday, yet resulting in few and minor consequences for the perpetrators. Animal abuse is prevalent in the United States and has been an ongoing issue since the 1970's, and prior to. Society as a whole has chosen to avoid the facts and arguments about animal cruelty, because to some it is seen as acceptable and typical. It becomes much more frowned upon when people actually see the results of the cruelty, especially in the media.

Each year, the most extreme cases of animal abuse receive media attention. Yet, the animal cruelty problem is more widespread than is reported in the media. Animal abuse and neglect is a nationwide issue, affecting thousands of animals nationwide. Cruelty to animals is defined as the infliction of physical pain, suffering or death on an animal, beyond what is necessary. There is a need to stop abusers from acting in such a horrific manner–preventing the neglect and suffering of the animals. What causes animal abusers to act in such a cruel way towards animals? How are cases of animal abuse being managed, and how should cases be handled? Finally, does the status of animals in society contribute to the rate of their abuse?

Imagine being abused everyday of your life with no say whatsoever in what happens to you and it seems as if no one can hear you scream. This is what many animals go through every day as the numbers of animal cruelty cases rise every day and it seems like everyone is just turning their heads to the problem. The only way to fix this problem is to take action and give animals the voice they have needed. Animals have been taken advantage of since the dawn of man when man developed tools to kill the animals that led to the extinction of some species.

This is an essay on behalf of animals receiving the respect and freedom they’ve always deserved. A big question that’s lingered in my mind and maybe even yours, is why we are still having to fight for freedom and respect? And what’s even more ludicrous to me is the fact that this is still a problem with humans! I have always been passionate about this subject, and my hope with this paper is that I bring awareness and compassion to a serious situation at hand. I believe at this time, it is best to have stricter laws against animal cruelty and mistreatment. I’m not the best at coming up with ways of preventing people from doing things (enforcement), and I hope to find those that can!

Animal cruelty is incredibly huge in the experimentations on animals. They are being handled without care, and simply causing harm to them. Examples, burning, isolation, drowning, starving, poisoning and much more. One other specific example, the animals contract diseases due to the testing by being exposed to drugs not meant for them. These acts being done to them by the scientists causes death, each year more than 100 million are killed in the United States and this country alone. Just because they are only animals, does not mean that they get to be treated like insects, with such evil actions, which is one reason why, Animal testing should be illegal and or banned.

Animal welfare issues exist everywhere in the world, some places more so than others. In saying that, over the years thanks to organizations like PETA, SSCS, SAFE and IDA and so many more amazing groups have led society to become more aware of the problems that exist when it comes to issues relating to the proper care of animals. One very important example of animal cruelty is animals that are brutally skinned for their fur, whether it's dogs in China or seals being culled for their fur, it's inhumane. This is mostly because of the lack of compassion the fashion industry has when it comes to fur. No matter how you look at it, there is no way to make a fur coat in a humane way. Whether fur comes from animal farms or from wild animals, it is simply a barbaric action. Animals killed for their fur in animal farms are normally electrocuted by having an electrical cable attached to their mouths and another cable inserted into their rectum. Wild animals that are caught for their fur are usually trapped in a steel leghold trap, a device that has been proven to be completely inhumane and has, in fact, been banned in 65 countries, but is still allowed in the United States.

Animal cruelty occurs all over the world, but you can step up and help stop it. “Animal cruelty is a serious problem. If you see an animal being hurt, remember that you can help speak up for that animal”(Paws). In other words, do not be a bystander when you see an animal being abused because you can speak up. “Abusers of animals are five times as likely to harm humans. Nearly half of the victims who stay in violent households do so because they are afraid for their animals. Countless more never leave the home for this very reason. Companion animals like cats and dogs may be threatened or harmed; the vulnerability of other animals like horses may also make it difficult for victims to escape in emergencies” (Animal Legal Defence Fund). There are many types of animal cruelty, but all of them might lead to the abuse of actual humans. “It is important to distinguish between the different forms of animal cruelty. While fundamentally different at the source, all forms result in the physical and/or emotional suffering of the animal victim” (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Animal cruelty will lead to harm

Lots of organizations have helped abused animals for many years, but their goal is to stop animal cruelty at the start. If we can stop animal cruelty at the start, then lots of animals will be exposed to a better life full of happiness and health. Not everybody treats their animals the same, but when people abuse their animals, they don’t always realize that they are being cruel. Some people say that when somebody abuses and animal, it’s a gateway to abusing people. Although abusing people, compared to animals is much different, statistics show that the majority of people that abuse animals progress to abusing people. Animal cruelty is a rising topic through the years; more people are realizing that it’s a serious problem. Animal cruelty has sent people to prison for many years, depending on how bad or how long they abused the animal. Lots of people say that an animal is better off deceased than to be at home being abused by their owner every day. There are countless movies, shows, and books about animal cruelty that describe the horrific tragedies of animal cruelty. Animal cruelty is slowly coming to an end over time; cops and organizations have been scouting around America and

A lot of philosophers consider sentience to be the key to understanding the ethical status of animals.

Kia Motors is a company that sells the Kia Soul, an electric car. I started noticing people driving these cars a few years ago after seeing the company’s commercial. The commercial contains dancing hamsters with fun lights, music, and colors. This attracts people and gets them thinking that if they buy this car then they will have fun too. The car also comes in different colors and is designed in a streamlined shape to give it a futuristic look. This is a great strategy not only to sell the product, but also to help the world “Go Green.” A part of the company’s philosophy is, “As considerate citizens of the world, we want to make exemplary and sustainable contributions to the environment.” Electric cars are made to help stop pollution.

Have you ever wondered how it’s like being an abused animal? Well, it's not fun. There are so many animals that are kept in cages, disgusting homes abandoned, and just plain ignored. Many people don't care about their pets and they just ignore them. Those people starve, abuse, and don't care about them. All animals need love and nurturing just like us. They live, breathe, and do just about everything that we do. Animals need respect just as much as us. Most people just neglect their animals like they are chopped liver. In some places, they keep farm animals in very small cages and there is no space to move around. All of those animals deserve running out in a field and grazing. Those people don't care about all of the animals. When an animal comes from a shelter, they expect better than they were in the shelter. Many people are against animal cruelty like me, but some support it and they abuse those animals. Some insane owners make their dogs fight