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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
Passive abuse cont.
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
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
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.