Steping up and stop animal cruelty!

stoping a abuser

Every day in the United States animals are beaten, neglected or being forced to struggle for survival. Left in unsanitary conditions with no food or water, they have little hope as they live out their days without the compassion they deserve. Some are found and rescued, given the chance to experience how great life and humans can be; others aren't so lucky. To grow as a nation, we must fight for these abused animals' rights and severely punish heartless owners. It is up to us to speak for these
creatures who lack a voice, for who will if we don't.

One of the first steps in protecting animals and creating effective cruelty laws is knowing what animal cruelty actually is. There are two categories in animal cruelty: passive cruelty, and active cruelty.

Active cruelty involves acts of omission , meaning the abuse happens as a result of neglect of lack of action. Active cruelty, on the other hand, is more well known and disturbing. Sometimes referred to as non-accidental injury, this type of abuse involves purposefully inflicting harm on an animal in order to feel more powerful or gain control. Active cruelty against animals should be taken very seriously, since it can be a sign that a person has serious psychological issues and may commit more acts of violence- possibly against humans.

Passive cruelty might seem less serious, but that's not the case; it can lead to teribble pain and suffering, and ultimately death. Examples include starvation, dehydration, untreated parasite infestations, inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions, and the failure to get medical care.Passive cruelty is sometimes due to the owners ignorance, so many animal control officers will first try to educate neglectful owners on how to properly care for animals before giving them a citation or placing them under arrest.