English III
Period 6, Mrs. Ochoa Animal Abuse
Animal cruelty is a very severe issue. It happens all over the world, it can happen to any kind of animal, A farm animal, a pet, or even a wildlife animal. People tend to think that animals can be treated in a bad way because they aren’t “humans.” An animal is supposed to be treated as anyone would be treated in a good way and respectfully, they do have feelings just like we all do. Although animals aren’t human beings we all have the right to be treated equally. Animal abusers should be punished in a very serious manner; there should be consequences for mistreating an animal. Animal cruelty can either be deliberate abuse or simply the failure to take care of an animal. It really doesn’t matter what type of animal it may be it can be a farm animal, a pet, or even a wildlife animal. Any of these victims can suffer terribly. A person that has emotional problems may choose to beat, shoot, or stab the animal, or even set them on fire. When an animal is neglected they may not be given food, water, or shelter, and vet care. It our society it is very important to give the proper care to an animal if the animal isn’t well taken care of it will suffer consequences or even may die. Even though a lot of people don’t seem to make animal abuse it is still considered very severe, and there is U.S laws preventing animal abuse.’ (Humane Society)
Different types of animal abuse can be leaving an animal in a backyard. Some of the violations are torture, torment, mutilation, cruel beating, and cruel killing. An animal can be tormented by beating, teasing, or a pattern of intimidation by yelling or threatening the animal. There is cases that were the animals will get abused and if it is not witnessed it are hard to detect because the physical evidence such as bruising and abrasions may be hidden by the hair. Visible evidence of physical abuse includes limping, bloody urine, and broken teeth.