Animal+Abuse+and+Prevention

= = = = =//**Animal Abuse** // = = Most people who are cruel to animals and beat or neglect them for torture purposes or to the point of death are considered to have emotional problems. Anyone who would abuse animals could be violent to people as well. All states in the U.S. have animal cruelty laws while 47 of them consider it a felony to abuse animals in any way whatsoever. For farmers and researchers, they can do cruel things to animals legally. =

Not Just Pets... ==Many animals, even wildlife, are abused everyday. Animals who are trained and live circus life are taken from their natural habitat and trained to learn tricks and stunts to amuse humans. They are intimidated and beaten with whips, poked with sharp objects and burned to learn their routines . Elephants are kept in chains and cages for up to 23 hours a day. ==

You Can Help Too ===There are many organizations like the ASPCA that help neglected or abused animals. You can help to by joining organizations and groups against animal cruelty. You can also do your part by reporting any animal abuse to your local humane association or police. ===

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