Persuasive Essay On Animal Abuse

Animal Euthanasia, is a process during which an animal is put to death. According to Humane society “about 2.4 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs - about one every 13 seconds- are put down in U.S shelters each year.” (humane society.) The saying that dogs are a man’s best friend is often thought of when thinking of dogs, but what if I tell you the man is the dog 's best friend, or even the only friend, only family. So often we see people buying Dogs because they are so cute! and so warm/fuzzy/cuddly! and 90% of the time those dogs do not stay with this family, either they take too much time,decide to move, not enough space or the saddest one they can no longer afford it, and those dogs find their way to the shelter. The family who put their dogs in shelters think it is the best decision, but in turn, it’s really a death sentence. According to Akita Rescue, a dog has “72 hours to find a new family from the moment you drop it off.” (Anonymous) after this time the animal gets put down, So why do this to your pet? to any pet? why have them sit in a cell for no reason, other than you not having enough time or no longer wanting to take care of it; that Dog doesn 't have relatives to which he can go to when things go bad, he can 't just go to his sister, mother, father, or grandparents to that dog you are the world, and by putting your dog in the shelter the dog loses not only you but also his world.

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.

The euthanasia of animals is a very problematic social issue in the world today. Approximately there are about 7.6 million companion animals that enter animal shelters each year. Of those, about 2.7 animals are euthanized, and cats have the highest rate, according to “The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals” (2017). When you hear the term euthanasia in reference to animals, you think of a painless process that ends the countless suffering your pet had to endure over the span of their lives. There are many reasons for which these animals are “put to sleep.” When most pet owners put their pets to sleep it is because their pets have incurable disease, painful illness, behavioral problems and are of old age. When an animal is suffering and is no longer able to recover, this process may be the most humane thing to do. However, euthanasia turns into murder when perfectly healthy animals are killed. Since there is an overpopulation of animals there are many animals left on the street wandering alone. When there isn’t any room for all these new animals being brought in from off the streets, shelters have no other option, but to euthanize. Each year more and more dogs and cats are born and sent into shelters, but for every animal being born another one has to leave and once the animal leave they are most likely going to be euthanized. No matter the situation animals are losing their lives for no clear reason.

In the United States, about 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters every year. The overpopulation of these animals and the fact that they have no homes leads to about 40% of them being euthanized (ASPCA). This is a global issue, but the root of it can be found within the local community at The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley.

The facility has not had to euthanize a healthy dog due to lack of space for several years. Programs have been developed such as the “special needs fund,” which allows for expensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and adoption for many dogs who may not of had that opportunity in previous years. However, cats provide additional challenges due to overpopulation issues. Last year approximately 800 treatable-rehabilitable/manageable cats had to be euthanized. However, programs such as the trap/neuter/release program, foster care in private homes, PetSmart and veterinary clinic housing/adoptions, and free cat adoption incentives greatly reduced the overwhelming difficulties with housing/adopting cats (Nebraska Humane Society, 2014).

A problem has grown among animal lovers. On one side are the traditional shelters that euthanize to make space for more animals. On the other side are those that call themselves “no kill”. They represent a rage of shelters from all over the country that won’t euthanize any animal on their property. No-Kill shelters are gaining popularity in the United States, According to one source, “More than 600 shelters and that’s just a fraction. The popularity has put pressure on the other shelters to become no-kill” (Fasseas). Now there are two different sides to the story, half of the people agrees upon euthanize animals for space and the other half agrees that there should not be any kill shelters here in this area or anywhere in the country.

When Mary Ray of Woodbury, Minnesota unexpectedly passed away at her home during the winter of 2012, the last thing she would have expected was that her beloved perfectly healthy, young pet cat would be euthanized by the Woodbury Humane Society shelter instead of being sent to the home she had detailed in a note posted on her refrigerator. In retrospect, this would not have happened if the Woodbury Humane Society shelter had adopted the new and growing trend of “no-kill” philosophy for animal shelters, which simply stated, is an operating philosophy for a shelter that is based upon the premise that no healthy adoptable animal should be euthanized for any reason and that they should be sheltered until they find a loving home. The number of

Animal Shelters have been the source of many rescued domesticated animals. Receiving about 8-10 million animals a year, they are important in keeping stray and abandoned dogs and cats off the streets in order to give them a safe and loving new home. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 47% of dogs and 42% of cats are rehomed (ASPCA.org). However, what happens to the other 53-58% of those animals that were not given a new home? Well, many of the animals left will be in the shelter trying to gain the attention of a fitting new owner excited with the thought of adopting them. However, after many months, the shelters become overpopulated with the number of dogs and cats that enter the compound leaving the shelter no choice but to remove the older animals by way of euthanasia. Euthanizing these animals are a way to decrease the surplus population roaming the streets and in the shelters. Although euthanasia may be called for in some cases, such as old age or terminally ill animals, it is inhumane to euthanize perfectly healthy ones for the sake of “space” and controlled population sizes.

Countless lives locked away in cages and forgotten about have overwhelmed our society, it has left blood stains on our history as a species and if history has taught us anything, it’s that we have a choice to change our ways of adjusting to situations. A war which was fought in pursuit of ending such criminal means, yet we as human beings do little to nothing to end the horrific crimes of animal deaths in shelters. It is no secret that this world has become infused with problems that have extended from one side of the globe to the other. Amongst these problems lies a terrible truth: nearly every year, sums of almost eight million cats and dogs have been placed in shelters around the world. Out of these vast numbers, half will be

Shelters struggle to find a way to keep all of these animals alive, but all the high running nicer shortens only take in the animals they know for a fact will sell. So since this article suggests that maybe all no kill animal shelters are actually helping kill animals our community needs to take action. Although, they may not intentionally be meaning to use euthanasia on these animals they don't want to take ones in that people won't buy.

Animals are being abused and murdered all over the world. Animal cruelty is a relevant and disgraceful issue that happens everyday and we do nothing to stop it. Everyday more and more people start losing themselves and hunt on animals to solve their problems. These people believe that they are the dominance in the world. They believe that they are the most important living creatures on earth, and take leadership in believing that animals are made to serve the people. This myth is unethical and cruel, animals themselves have a heart and feelings. They each have their own dilemma going on and like humans, they are one of the most important factors to exist on earth.

Beginning with the heart-wrenching tale of a yellow Labrador retriever being dumped at the doors of North Shore Animal League, author Carla Baranauckas delves into the perils so many animals face every year within animal shelters. North Shore Animal League is described in this article as the “largest no-kill animal shelter in the country,” making it that much harder for them to turn cats and dogs away. The shelter even has a lengthy list of people waiting,

Being able to aid abused, injured, or ill animals, see the background of different animals, and witness shy,timid animals warm up to humans is one the the many amazing experiences that one gets to witness volunteering at an animal shelter.

As contemporary America continues to evolve the greatest threats to the lives of cats and dogs no longer comes from infectious disease or predators, but from the threat of being unowned or abandoned. Each year millions of animals are relinquished to or rescued by shelters and each year millions of healthy and potentially adoptable pets are euthanized for no reason other than lack of a home. Animal euthanasia is an issue with very widespread reach, as approximately 2.7 million animals are euthanized in the U.S each year. The largest numbers of these euthanizations take place in animal shelters, they are motivated by a variety of factors including aggressive behavior, fatal illness or injury, and shelter overpopulation. However, a vast majority of these are unacceptable as reasons due to amount of preventative measures that can be taken to drastically decrease the rate of animals euthanized each year. While most shelters share the common goals of trying to reunite owners with lost pets, find homes for unowned animals, and providing shelter and care for a vulnerable population it would seem that more and more are instead playing executioner. Overpopulation of the companion animals in shelters is a result of human establishment, and euthanasia rates reaching this high of a number should be society's

Have you ever wondered what Animal Abuse or Animal Cruelty is? Both of these are when someone is not giving their animal anything to eat or drink and they hurt the animal in every possible way. Animal Abuse is a very serious problem and should be stop. If you want to help than here are something you should do, Don’t touch the person or animal when you see this happening because they both can put you in harm’s way, You should go get an adult like someone you trust and go find help together, If you ever witness animal abuse get someone to call 911. There are many things that can happen from someone abusing animals. Some might become serial killer or pedophile that might be right next door.