1. Animal Abuse/Cruelty

2. Forms of Cruelty and Abuse Hitting/kicking/stomping Neglect (starvation, etc.) Burning Hanging Choking/drowning/strangulation Shooting Fighting Poisoning Stabbing

3. Laboratory Experiments and Factories Vivisection Animals are beaten, bled, and skinned, often while still alive. Fur is singed off while the animal is still conscious. Animals are shown no compassion or mercy.

5. Animal Cruelty in Homes Family pets are often targets of abuse. Pets that stray away from homes sometimes get picked up by strangers and get abused. Many times, pets get neglected when families don’t have enough money to care for them.

7. What can be Done About Cruelty and Abuse If you witness abuse, call the police or a local shelter and get information on what other steps to take. The ASPCA and other groups of this kind are very concerned with animal abuse and cruelty, and they welcome new members very kindly. You can simply volunteer at a local shelter. Never buy pets from pet stores or “mills.”

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