A person who would abuse an animal has no soul!! It is one of biggest types of abuse and one of the most preventable!! The most common animals to face abuse are cats and dogs. People use them for target practice, they use them for dog fights, they starve them, the list goes on and on. Animal abusers come in all shapes, sizes and backgrounds.
The following information is copied from NowPublic.com
What to Look for in Animal Abuse and Cruelty in Cats and Dogs:- Malnutrition
- Hair Loss
- Unexplained injuries, health problems or permanent disabilities
- Being left in extreme heat for more than 15 minutes
- Animal Hoarding
- Engaging in dog or cock fighting or attending the "games"
- Shock collar, electric fences and prong collar training
- Each year, 10,000 bull dogs die in bullfighting.
- Women in abusive relationships often don't leave their abuser because they worry what will happen to their pet if they leave.
- 13% of animal abuse involves domestic violence.
- 70% of animal abusers also have records of other crimes.
- 3 to 4 million cats and dogs (young, healthy and adoptable) are euthanized every year in shelters.
- Animals that aren't euthanized are often sent to no-kill shelters where the animals are caged for days, weeks, months or years and the animals risk becoming insane and dying of loneliness.
- Know who to contact in your area if you suspect animal abuse. You can call your local police department for the information.
- Teach your kids and other children how to treat animals and to respect them as living creatures like ourselves.
- Support the local shelter or society and get to know the work they are involved in.
- Take care of the animals you have. If you don't want kittens or puppies, spay or neuter your animals or don't let them around other animals while they are outside.
- Donate to local shelters, pet abuse organizations or the ASPCA.
I have to tell you a story. A story of a beautiful dog named Corona. Corona's owner shot her. This owner opened her mouth and shot her. I won't share the picture of her when she went into the shelter but I will share this video of her after many people stepped in to save her. Although her story ended well, most don't. You can stay updated on her recovery here. If you see any type of animal abuse PLEASE call the authorities. Animal Abuse is a CRIME in all 50 states. Anyone who will abuse an animal can start to abuse the people around them.
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Sign the petition today to expose animal abusers!!
Thank you for raising awareness about the wide spread problem of animal abuse. It crosses every demographic and economic class. It is worldwide. It is a heartless, cowardly and horrific act and it can be prevented. Read the signs of abuse and learn to recognize them well as this continues to be an ongoing problem. Report all suspected cases of abuse and neglect. We need to help these beautiful creatures as they have no one but us to help them. They provide unconditional love and companionship for us, we can return the gift to them.
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