Animal Cruelty
What is Animal Cruelty?
Animal cruelty/animal abuse is the human infliction of causing suffering or
physical/mental harm to a non-human (animal). The most common type is killing
them for their food or their fur. Other people harm them just for sheer joy. These
awful people are jailed for 1-5 years and face up to a £25,000 fine. This isn’t fair as
it should be classed as murder. The charge for murder is AT
LEAST 10 years and could possibly go up to a life sentence.
A number of films have been condemned for using animal
abuse. An infamous film was Michael Cimino’s Heaven’s
Gate. Cimino allegedly killed chickens and bled horses from
the neck to gather samples of their blood to smear on actors
for Heaven's Gate, and also allegedly had a horse blown up
with dynamite while shooting a battle sequence. This shot
even made it into the film.
Animal neglect is when someone does not give the animal
the proper care that they should be given. This could
include not feeding animals at all or providing them with the
proper food that they should have. It also includes leaving
them in confined and filthy places which is no place for an
animal. One of the worst cases ever seen was a cat being
placed in a MICROWAVE for 10 seconds after which it was DUNKED into water.
Another is a grandmother, aged 32; starving her dog for two years and making him
live in a back garden filled with rubbish.
Circuses and Bull-Fighting.
A circus has a huge role to play with regards to animal cruelty. Circuses usually
include animals in their performances BUT in an entirely new way than the humans.
If the animal does not do what the ringmaster has said, he will punish them. They
use whips to get the animals to do their bidding backstage and sometimes do it on
stage! Whilst travelling, the animals are kept in confined spaces with lack of proper
veterinary care. In 2009, Bolivia passed legislation banning the use of any animals,
wild or domestic, in circuses. The law states that circuses "consist of multiple acts
of cruelty." Circus operators had one year from the bill's passage on July 1, 2009 to
comply. In 2010, Lebanese animal rights groups became enraged when it was
revealed that wild performing animals belonging to the Monte Carlo Circus were
transported from Egypt to Lebanon without being provided with food and water. Due
to the restrictions of animal cruelty, some circuses perform animal-free.
Bullfighting has also been criticised by animal rights committees referring to it as a
cruel, barbaric, bloody sport in which the bulls suffer a slow, painful and torturous
death. The Bulletpoint Bullfight states that bullfighting is not for the squeamish and
advises the spectators to be ‘prepared for blood and gruesome activity.’ It includes
bleeding caused by horse-mounted lancers, the placing of barbed darts on the bulls,
and the matador's fatal sword attack. It stresses that these procedures are a normal
part of bullfighting and that death is rarely instantaneous. It also warns those
watching to ‘be prepared to witness various failed attempts at killing the animal
before it lies down.’
No Pet Policies
Many apartment complexes and rental homes have initiated no pet policies. No pet
policies are a leading cause of animal abandonment, which is considered a crime in
many places. In many cases, abandoned pets have to be euthanized due to the strain
they put on animal shelters and rescue groups. Abandoned animals often become
feral or contribute to feral populations. In particular,
feral dogs can pose a serious threat to pets, children,
and livestock. Feral cats are known to hunt endangered
birds and have interbred with wild cat populations.
In Ontario, Canada, no pet policies are outlawed under
the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Act and are
considered invalid even when a tenant signs a lease
including a no pet legislation.
Countries laws for cruelty
In the United Kingdom, cruelty to animals is a criminal offence. You may be jailed
for up to 51 weeks and or fined up to £20,000.
On August 1911, the House of Commons introduced the Protection of Animals Act
1911 following lobbying by the RSPCA. The maximum punishment was 6 months of
‘labour’ with a small fine of 25 pounds.
In Japan, the Welfare and Management of Animals Act states that "no person shall
kill, injure, or inflict cruelty to animals without due course.” They say that no cruelty
is to come to any animals possessed by a human; such as horses, sheep, pigs, dogs,
cats, rabbits and chickens, regardless of whether they are in captivity.
Cody is a collie from Ireland who was put down after being doused in accelerant and
set alight alive. A young man aged 23,
admitted to the vicious assault. He spent 10
months in jail. The incident happened in 2012
in a quarry near Maghaberry. The judge stated
the attack was both "evil and vile", and
"beyond comprehension". The young man was
also banned from owning or keeping any
animal for at least 30 years. He was ordered
to pay Cody's owners £2,600. It makes it far
worse considering that he didn’t even own the
animal. The dog went through so much pain and suffering that he had to be put
down rather than letting him go through any more. Cody's owners welcomed the jail
sentences.
"The kids are still having trouble sleeping at night and dealing with the issues. We
are happy with the sentencing, but we still have to live with this for the rest of our
lives."
Chief Inspector Jonathan Wilson said: "Animal cruelty will not be tolerated, and this
case proves that when we find someone has subjected an animal to cruelty we will
work with our partner agencies to help ensure the culprit faces the consequences of
their actions."
In my opinion this is one of the worst cases that have
ever been seen regarding animal cruelty.
In my
local town
I decided to get some answers about what owning a dog is REALLY like. I am
interviewing a woman who has had her dog for years and would do anything for him.
Q; So, How long have you had your dog?
A: I have had him 3 and a half years. My mother gave him to me.
Q: Have you heard of all of the cruelty stories?
A: I have and I think it is absolutely horrible.
Q: How would you feel if this was your animal being abused by your own neighbours?
A: I would feel very angry, upset and very betrayed considering they are my friends.
Q: What do you think the appropriate sentence would be for something as awful as
this?
A: At least seven to ten years in jail.
Q: Actually it goes as low as a few weeks. Now, last thing. Is it true that your dog
Max saved your life? Explain what happened.
A: Well I was in bed asleep when my smoke alarm went off. Max ran up to my
bedroom and fetched me my nightgown and got me up. If it wasn’t for him I might
have died! Ever since that I will never hurt him.
Now thanks for letting me interview you! Hope you and Max have a great day 
Baby elephant recused from mud pit
A baby elephant has been rescued from a mud pit after being trapped for several
days. The baby elephant was freed in China’s Yunnan province by a community effort
which required digging out the elephant which thankfully ran straight back into the
forest to find its herd.
Helicopter team rescued a dog from the California River
A dog was winched to safely he was seen floating down the river after the storm on
Friday night. The dog is in good health. The seven year old pup was not micro
chipped. The dog is now on the road to recovery and is getting better. The dog was
shaken. A witness said he thought the dog was a Labrador cross and said he saw the
water swept the dog down the river for about a mile beside the Burbank border in
California.
Dog dumped at railway station find a new owner
Kai the dog was left at a railway station with a suitcase containing a bowl of food, a
toy and a pillow. He was tied to a railing the owner was planning on selling on the
internet but then he didn’t. When people heard about him every one wanted him
even people from New York and the Philippines were offering to take him. The
Scottish SPCA which rescued him chose Ian Russell to be the dog’s new best friend.
Ian Russell is 52 and he is from Newton Mearns in East Renfrewshire. He said getting
Kai was like winning the lottery. Ian is a self-employed hydraulic engineer he said he
was very shocked that he had been chose and he was over the moon. Ian’s pet
Dalmatian mica died just before Christmas leaving him lonely and heartbroken. He
had Mica for 15 years. Ian said when he heard about Kai
he knew the little guy needed a break but never thought
in a million years he would get him. Scottish SPCA said
that Kai will have a new life and they were really happy
for him. Ian travels a lot all over Scotland and he said he
will take Kai with him and he can run free when he is
working.
Baby orang-utan was rescued and now recovering well
A baby orang-utan in Indonesia who was rescued after being kept in poor conditions
is now recovering very well. Budi the orangutan was rescued at the end of December
and has been recovering very well since at an animal centre. Budi’s carers say that
he is recovering well and he is learning to drink on his own.
Greg Rutherford Carries Injured Deer Home
The long jump record holder came across the injured deer when he was out walking
his dogs near his home in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The Olympian posted
on twitter just carried an injured deer two miles home now awaiting the RSPCA to
come and help the little fella. The poor thing has broken its leg. The RSPCA said the
deer would likely have to be put done because of his broken leg so the Olympian
decided to contact another local animal hospital. The deer’s name was Doris and the
Olympian was hopeful he could help her.
Animals can do many things for us. They can be very helpful people who are blind
sick lonely our just simply need a friend. They protect peoples’ homes and they get
things for them. People who are blind need help. Dogs help blind people to know
where they are going they also do many more things.
Guide dogs
Guide dogs help lots of people across the UK so that they can go places and know
where they are going. Although the dogs can be trained to
navigate various obstacles, they are partially colour blind. The
average working life of a guide dog is five to six years. There are
nearly 4,800 guide dog owners in the UK. The guide dog
association are currently responsible for around 8,000 dogs. They
breed more than 1,300 guide dog pups each year. It costs 5
pounds to support each working guide dog partnership. The life
time cost of a guide dog is around 50,000
5 ways pets can improve your health
1. It only takes a few minutes with a dog or cat or watching fish swim to feel less
anxious and less stressed. Your body actually goes through physical changes in that
time that make a difference in your mood. Reducing stress is very good for your
health!
2. Having a pet can help you manage your blood pressure. In one study, pet owners
had lower blood pressure and lower heart rates during rest than people who did not
own a pet. That held true whether they were at rest or undergoing stress tests. Petting
your dog, cat or any pet can also lower your blood pressure.
3. No one loves you more unconditionally than your pet. And a pet will listen to you
talk for as long as you want. A pet therefore helps people who are suffering from
depression as it takes you out of yourself and helps you feel better about the way
you spend your time.
4. People who own dogs tend to be more physically active and less obese than people
who don't. Taking your dog for a daily 30-minute walk will keep you moving and
ensure that you meet the minimum recommendations for healthy physical activity.
Two 15-minute walks, one in the morning and one in the evening, will do the same
thing. And after that, just playing fetch in the back yard with your dog will earn you
healthful dividends.
5. Researchers have found that when children grow up in a home with a dog or cat
they are less likely to develop allergies. The same is true for kids who live on a farm
with large animals. In addition, children with pets have higher levels of certain
immune system chemicals and therefore have a stronger immune system. This will
help keep them healthy as they get older.