ANIMAL CRUELTYBy: Kelcey Watson

Animal abuse is cruel and wrong. Animals provide so much for us that the least we can do is provide them with humane treatment.

Why we shouldn’t abuse animals

We use them for… Food Clothing Transport Protection Entertainment Companionship

Cruelty Types

Passive - neglect or abandonment Active - deliberate harm to an

animal

Examples of Passive Cruelty Starvation Dehydration Parasite infestation Inadequate shelter

Passive abuse cont.                                              

Examples of Active Cruelty Beaten Mutilated Set on fire Shot killed

Active cruelty cont.

What is animal hoarding?

When you have more than the typical amount of animals

Inability to provide nutrition, sanitation, shelter and veterinary care.

Denial to the inability to provide the minimal care

Animal Hoarding cont.

Why people abuse animals

•    Ignorance•    Personal gain & pleasure•    Believing abuse is justified•    Lack of empathy•    Animals suffer in silence•    They are defenseless, making an easy target•    Little or no consequences for perpetrators•    Traditions, customs or rituals•    Desire to assert power or authority

Cruelty entertainment

Bull fighting

Bull fighting cont.

Dog fighting

Dog fighting cont.

Dog fighting is illegal in all 50 states, and a felony offence in almost every state

Animal testing

50% of all test animals will die from their wounds 2 to 3 weeks after testing.

Animal testing cont.

Domestic abuse

What’s being done?

There are organizations such as PETA that protect and protest for animal rights, and many others

"Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead