Cruelty to animals, also called animal abuse, animal neglect or animal cruelty, is the infliction by omission (neglect) or by commission by humans of suffering or harm upon any non-human.
Here are some ways on how to stop it :
1- Be a responsible pet owner.
2- Be an example of kindness to other pets.
3- Intervene if you witness animal cruelty, abuse or neglect.
4- Report animal cruelty, abuse or neglect.
5- Teach your children to have respect for animals.
6- Demand stricter laws for the protection of animals.
7- Shelter an animal in need and way more!
Over 115 million animals – mice, rats, dogs, cats, rabbits, monkeys, birds, among others – are killed in laboratory experiments worldwide for chemical, drug, food, and cosmetics testing every year.
Research finds a clear and compelling link between animal abuse and other violent acts. Animal abuse does not only hurt animals; it affects our entire community. Animal abuse has a strong connection to domestic violence. Victim’s dogs and cats are often used by abusers as pawns to manipulate and control them.
Because animal cruelty is a crime, we recommend that you first report any suspected abuse to the local police or sheriff. If you suspect an act of cruelty is presently occurring or will soon occur, and feel that emergency action is warranted to prevent serious injury or death to an animal, call 911.
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