Stop Animal Abuse
Learn how you can help
Why is animal abuse such a major problem?
According to the American Humane Society, 98% of americans that have pets consider them to be part of their family. Would you hurt a member of your own family? For some people, that answer is yes. It doesn't stop with animals. 13% of intentional animal abusers also were involved in cases of domestic abuse. 70% also had extensive criminal records. Stopping animal abuse isn't going to be a walk in the park, but one step at a time, we can make a difference. We can save them, give them a loving family instead of an abusive one. You can save a poor little puppy, malnourished and living in fear of their owner. You can make a difference.
Justin the burned kitten
Do abusers care how old or sweet an animal is when they abuse them? The answer was no in the case of Justin, a tiny kitten who was barely a month old when he was lit on fire and abandoned in Philadelphia.
"Justin, the Burned Kitten." Imgur. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Mar. 2015.
Small dog meets cruel fate
Starved, beaten, then abandoned. This was the misfortune that fell upon Xena, a small dog found clinging to life as it wandered across the streets of DeKalb county.
"Severely Malnourished Puppy Abandoned in DeKalb County." - Fox4News.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2015.
Newborn puppy forced to fight in second largest dogfighting ring ever
This unlucky puppy had been trained for dogfighting since birth. He was forced to wear a heavy, weighted chain that weighed many times his own weight, all while being forced to bear the blistering heat of the Sun.
"Update on Dogs Seized from Dog Fighting Ring.
" For the Love of the Dog. N.p., 16 Sept. 2013. Web. 17 Mar. 2015.
How can you help?
There are many ways you can help save an animals life, from reporting abuse to your local police station to donating to ASPCA, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of unfortunate animals.