"A dog can show more love and affection than most humans could. Animal cruelty epitomizes what some of us have been lacking... compassion, respect and just innocent love for animals and fellow man this proves that mother nature and her beasts have the right idea how to be"
Cruelty to animals in India is a concern which the responsible citizens of India cannot ignore. Like human beings, animals are creations of the god and cruelty to animals should be punished in a similar way in which cruelty to human beings is punished in the country. However, is it being implemented in reality? There is considerable doubt. Cruelty to animals in India is rising day by day and it should be stopped by any means. Humanity's true moral test, its fundamental test…consists of its attitude towards those who are at its mercy: animals.”
― Milan Kunderanimal-abuse-quotes.html
Types of cruelty meted out to animals in India
Given below are the different types of cruelty meted out to the animals in India:
1. Laboratory testing
Many animals like the rabbit, guinea pig, and monkey are sent to laboratories for different categories of testing. These innocent creatures often have to undergo painful procedures or tests where shampoo, pharmaceutical goods, and body care products are tested on their skin and eyes. On many occasions, they lose their lives or get injured in trying to free themselves from the clamps or hutches.
2. Brushes made from pigskin
Pigs are captured and bristles are pulled from their body when they are alive and they cry in pain. Brushes used for wall painting are manufactured with these bristles or pig body hair. It is definitely a cruelty which asks for severe punishment.
3. Musk deer perfume
The musk deer is an innocent creature which is seen in the Himalayan Mountain Range. This deer is hunted or killed since there is a musk pouch in their body which is used to manufacture musk or