FIGHT AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY
Whether it be kittens, puppies, cats, dogs, hamsters, birds, reptiles, marine life and the entire animal kingdom, gods creatures deserve to be treated humanly. They are essentially forever children, can't speak for themselves, cannot communicate or articulate their pain and are under the mercy of their authorities for better or worse.
It sickens me to think that a human being can devalue an animal to the degree of abuse and neglect. Unfortunately the same human beings that are abusing and neglecting animals are victims of abuse themselves and in turn are mentally corrupted. In the household, behind closed doors lies an animal who is defenseless and dependent on the caregivers, for better or worse. I know first hand, sadly. I feel deeply for these animals who just wanted love and a happy home, to be punished and abused for no reason, or the animal who didn't receive sufficient care because the caregiver was an addict, left to skin and bones. My caregiver abused my dog and my other caregiver neglected our dogs health. Now that I am an adult and have two cats of my own, I can't imagine treating them any other way than with love and care.
That is why its important to report any type of animal abuse you see or hear to authorities such as your local police or animal shelter. These are the signs of animal abuse and neglect and the proper resources to report brought to you by the ASPCA. These animals, like children do not have a voice and need your help!
Physical Signs
Environmental Signs
If you see signs of animal abuse, don’t keep it to yourself. Here’s how to report cruelty in your area.
Questions or concerns about calling in a cruelty complaint? Take a look at our Reporting Cruelty FAQ.
It sickens me to think that a human being can devalue an animal to the degree of abuse and neglect. Unfortunately the same human beings that are abusing and neglecting animals are victims of abuse themselves and in turn are mentally corrupted. In the household, behind closed doors lies an animal who is defenseless and dependent on the caregivers, for better or worse. I know first hand, sadly. I feel deeply for these animals who just wanted love and a happy home, to be punished and abused for no reason, or the animal who didn't receive sufficient care because the caregiver was an addict, left to skin and bones. My caregiver abused my dog and my other caregiver neglected our dogs health. Now that I am an adult and have two cats of my own, I can't imagine treating them any other way than with love and care.
That is why its important to report any type of animal abuse you see or hear to authorities such as your local police or animal shelter. These are the signs of animal abuse and neglect and the proper resources to report brought to you by the ASPCA. These animals, like children do not have a voice and need your help!
Physical Signs
- Collar so tight that it has caused a neck wound or has become embedded in the pet’s neck
- Open wounds, signs of multiple healed wounds or an ongoing injury or illness that isn’t being treated
- Untreated skin conditions that have caused loss of hair, scaly skin, bumps or rashes
- Extreme thinness or emaciation—bones may be visible
- Fur infested with fleas, ticks or other parasites
- Patches of bumpy, scaly skin rashes
- Signs of inadequate grooming, such as extreme matting of fur, overgrown nails and dirty coat
- Weakness, limping or the inability to stand or walk normally
- Heavy discharge from eyes or nose
- An owner striking or otherwise physically abusing an animal
- Visible signs of confusion or extreme drowsiness
Environmental Signs
- Pets are tied up alone outside for long periods of time without adequate food or water, or with food or water that is unsanitary
- Pets are kept outside in inclement weather without access to adequate shelter
- Pets are kept in an area littered with feces, garbage, broken glass or other objects that could harm them
- Animals are housed in kennels or cages (very often crowded in with other animals) that are too small to allow them to stand, turn around and make normal movements possibly with too many other animals
If you see signs of animal abuse, don’t keep it to yourself. Here’s how to report cruelty in your area.
Questions or concerns about calling in a cruelty complaint? Take a look at our Reporting Cruelty FAQ.