Prevention Of Animal Abuse, One Person At A Time

Just take a look at some of the cases of animal abuse and cruelty in any abuse database, and one can see there is a need, a dire need of help to eradicate and stamp out physical as well as emotional abuse of animals. Right now there is only thirty one states that claim felonies to anyone who is found proven in their abuse to animal or animals, and that needs to change.

Each person can individually take a part in helping to animals and changing the amount of states that hold people responsible for their abuse of animals. Volunteering and making donations are just to name a few. Plus, you can always come up with your own way of helping. Holding a yard sale and giving all the money made to a shelter or organization is a great way to help, plus it just makes you feel darn good in knowing your helping helpless animals. Let’s now discuss some ways you as an individual can help

Your local government needs to hear your voice as it pertains to this matter of animal abuse. Writing to them will not be a long drawn out process and it will aid them in letting them know that they need to take action in animal abuse. Let them know that they need to take animal abuse seriously and implement a law or laws that will come to the aid of so many desperate animals that have been neglected or abused. You may think that one voice can not do much, but if everyone gets on the bandwagon, the possibilities are endless.

You can also help and show your dedication to helping animals of abuse by sending emails to friends and family that you think will feel strongly like you about abuse of animals or their neglect. You may even be familiar with local community activists of animal rights and if you are not, do some research and locate a few and join their group or simply lend a hand where it is most needed.

A mere few people that are seriously motivated to protecting animals and their rights to be heard, can mean all the difference in the world to an abused or neglected animal. One can even find connections on getting animals placed in permanent, loving homes. These organizations always need assistance, and if you are not busy a day or two here or there, volunteer your time where they need it most. Answering calls in their offices or handing printouts will be beneficial. Remember, anything that you can do as one person could start a viral interests in helping abused animals. There are endless numbers of stories one can read of that tell the tale of how just one person, made a global difference. So, don’t be discouraged in feeling you won’t make a difference. The only way you won’t, is if you stand by and do nothing at all.

Breeds Of Animals Affected By Abuse

Abuse first off, is something that can affect any animal or pet and has no preference as to what breed it picks to affect. Any breed is susceptible and can be a victim of abuse and or, neglect. Abuse is not limited to a physical action, but can be emotionally inflicted as well.

There are many people that have no care or concern of animals in any sense of the word. It does my heart a personal injustice when seeing how an animal has been neglected or abuse while in the care of another human being.

Now, in our discussion of breeds affected by abuse or animal cruelty or just plain neglect, there are breeds that seem to be more widely affected by abuse or neglect. Animals that have a dominant tendency are often the victims of abuse in just that they are often geared more to being high energy or high-maintenance. New pet owners need to take these tendencies into consideration prior to bringing a new pet into their lives.

Some animals are normally and genetically inclined to have bouts or displays of being protective, incessant barking, or just appearing to be to rambunctious when at play. Some owners mistake this for behavioral disfunction and tire of the animal. Their acts of discipline oo the animal resorts to physical contact, and not in a good way either!

When people decide to take on ownership of an animal, they do not realize that this means all of the animals food, shelter, medical needs, and love need to be a permanent decision, not just temporarily or until the animal doesn’t respond as they would have liked them to. Owning a pet or animal is much more than that, and if people would take into consideration all of the things involved, and make an educated and smart decision in their owning of a pet, abuse could be well on it’s way to being stamped out.

Also, abuse and neglect occurs when an owner has chosen a certain breed or animal for a specific reason such as, using the pet for just breeding purposes, or using them to fight one another for their profit and gain. This is a whole other gray area in the plight of many to stand up and fight for animals that can’t speak for themselves, let alone defend themselves from the owners and the situations the owners bring them into.

The love of an animal, and of course food and shelter are not all that will sustain an animal. So much more foes into their care and needs. If you are not sure of just what it takes to care for a specific animal or animal breed, and you are seriously contemplating getting one that you are not sure how to take care of. Your local animal shelter or many animal refuge caretakers can educate you in this area, and are all to happy to assist. Play it smart, when making a decision as to what breed or animal you will want for a pet.

Pet Abuse And Neglect Defined

There are many definitions of pet abuse or neglect and you will find that many people and their interpretation of abuse of animals can be varied and different when compared to others and their view of this subject. Knowing what is considered to be abuse validation of an animal or pet can be more difficult than you think.

Of course there are the definite signs of abuse of an animal that anyone can pick up on, but what about all the animals in an abuse situation that people won’t or don’t ever detect. Knowing what to look for besides the obvious is a discussion we all should be familiar with, but unfortunately aren’t.

Dogs and cats are the most widespread of all animals that are kept in homes as pets across the globe. There are many breeds of both of these animals that have been domesticated and made into pets for our companionship. But, many people get a pet with the best of intentions in mind and find they are very challenged by the animals needs and find that it is a full time investment into a pets care and welfare. The cost of upkeep of a specific animal or breed of animal is what many think they can handle but, in reality is something that many find to be a different story.

There is more to it than just food, water, a home and love for the animal or pet. If you have or have had a pet, many know all to well that trips to the veterinarian or medical needs of an ailing animal or beloved pet is something they hadn’t really anticipated and can become costly. It is something they had not contemplated when they first arrived home with he precious new puppy or warm furry friend. And of course, abuse doesn’t just hinder these two animals mentioned. Abuse is not picky and is something that knows no boundaries or has a preference as to what breed it will affect.

The obvious signs of abuse are malnourishment, injury that has been left to it’s on demise or has not been looked after or seen to. Signs of abuse can not always be detected by the naked eye though. There are many pets or animals that appear to be fine, but are suffering incomprehensible abuse and neglect. Also remember, that anyone who abandons an animal or pet is also inflicting abuse upon that animal.

Our pets look to us for food, shelter and all the love we can give. But, they are entitled to so much more and common sense can play a huge part in their protection and ability to live long, happy prosperous lives. If you want to find out more about this topic of abuse and neglect of an animal and what you should look for if you suspect abuse, you can visit your local animal shelter or contact them for more information. Even volunteering at a shelter or animal refuge can teach you very much about different animals and breeds and you will be helping animals in the process. It is a win win situation for all.

Animal Shelters: Become a Volunteer

There are a lot of people in the world who are unable to have a pet where they live, or maybe they just don’t have the funds to feed and care for a pet. They may not have any family to keep them company or maybe there are retired. A solution could be the local animal shelter or a local chapter of the ASPCA.

If you are looking for something to benefit your life, would like to have a pet, but not sure if you can afford it or take care of it, or just want to spend sometime outside the home, volunteering at the local shelter could be the answer. Most animal shelters always need help, and they appreciate any kind they can get. Whether you walk dogs, clean pens or just play with some animals, it is much appreciated. By volunteering at the shelter you become part of the solution. Your benefits will be great and you will feel better by helping out. And if being with the animals is not exactly what you are looking for, there are other things you can assist with, like fundraising, or stuffing envelopes.

To get started as a volunteer, search the local newspapers or yellow pages for listing in your area. Drop by and see if there is something you can do for them one or two days a week or maybe a few hours a day. There maybe a form that is necessary for you to complete to be able to volunteer, so check with the shelter.

The benefits you reap will impact your life and maybe even prompt a career change or provide you with the dream career of your life. You will be part of a network of thousands, maybe even millions of people that are trying to improve the world to be safer and more humane for all living creatures. The friends you make besides the four legged kind, will share the same or similar interest and can become life long friendships, and the four legged friends, well they will provide you with unconditional love and loyalty.

No one can express the joy or feelings they get when they comfort an animal, make them feel secure or provide them with a little love. The look on the animals face is priceless and kisses are sometimes abundant and just knowing that you have made them feel wanted is sometimes more than a heart can take. Enjoy the wag of the tail, a purr or the knowing yap when they see you. Become a part of a shelter animals life, and yes the best things in life are free.