The Responsibilities of Human Beings to Prevent Cruelty to Animals

Humans are a threat, to each other and animals. Animals are loyal to humans yet we humans abuse them. We torture them in labs and supposable humane areas. 5 million warm-blooded animals are tortured daily in labs around the world for human projects or research. There are anti cruelty laws yet people ignore them just to hurt the animals. Why do people abuse animals?

We were all created to live on this planet in peace. Animals are innocent creatures and will always prove to be man’s best friend. Humans that are easily angered or commit domestic violence, harm animals. Usually these people live in rural or urban areas, have the common victim of dogs, livestock, horses, cats, and birds and over 30 of these victims die. Humans have the ability to tell right from wrong yet thousands of these animal abuse cases aren’t reported.

We have a duty as humans to take care of our best friends (animals) because if we harm them who will they trust? Many animals are being put down each year because humans abuse them or throw them out in the streets so the animal shelters over fill. Hundreds of these precious animals die each year by thoughtless acts of man. A person who hits, tortures, or abuses an animal in any sort of way is in no way entitled to be called a human. Animals do not have a voice or an opposable thumb. But they do have feelings, they can feel pain. Don’t be so insensitive to their pain. Put yourself in their place. How would you feel if you were beaten up, burnt, drowned, or smothered to death by the one you trust? What would go through your mind if someone deliberately pulled the skin off your body while you were alive and conscious? God made all of us (humans and animals) to live in the world in peace, do not let power corrupt you enough to believe that you should chose whether or not an animal should live or die.

Stop animal abuse. We live in civilized societies where every one of us is aware of our basic human rights which is live and let live, yet we don’t exactly follow this. They say charity begins at home. Teach children and educate the public to treat animals with respect and the kindness they deserve. Never punish an animal in front of your kids, it indirectly shows them that it’s alright to hit an animal. In these times when the economy is bad enough to the point where some people cant afford food or medical care for their pets, we need to organize charity benefits for animals like food banks, or m money drives to help pay for medical bills. There are also animal abuse laws that prohibit the torturing, beating and unnecessary killing of animals. There are many organizations that monitor animal abuse and take action against the abusers. The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) investigate these animal abuse cases.

What are we going to do about it? Are we going to sit back or take a stand? Help animals and clear the slate for all mankind. Do it united as one and make the earth a better place for animal all around the world.

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