Animal Abuse

Animal Abuse : 

Animal Abuse By: JD McClintock http://assets.comcorpusa.com/ktsm/media/news/animal%20abuse.jpg

Research Abstract : 

Research Abstract This project is to alert people of all the different places where animal abuse occurs. Animal abuse doesn’t just occur in people’s homes. It is also to let people know the different reasons why people abuse animals.

How is Animal Abuse Linked to Domestic Abuse? : 

How is Animal Abuse Linked to Domestic Abuse? Children who are abused tend to abuse animals Children who abuse animals are more likely to then commit other crimes (Casady) 63% of households that have abuse in them own a pet 71% of domestic violence victims said that their pet was abused as well 7% of animal cruelty cases involved a person with a history of domestic violence (The Humane Society of the United States)

Why do People Abuse Animals? : 

Why do People Abuse Animals? They do it accidentally They do it on purpose, but only for a short amount of time They enjoy abusing animals and it makes them feel powerful (ASPCA) http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/36986

Accidental Abuse : 

Accidental Abuse People don’t know how to properly care for the animal The person has too many pets and they can’t care for all of them (ASPCA) http://media.bonnint.net/wtop/12/1291/129194.jpg

On Purpose for a Short Amount of Time : 

On Purpose for a Short Amount of Time People will take their anger out on animals rather than who they are mad at Their friends are doing it They give in to peer pressure (ASPCA) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2301736067_703b75dc0e.jpg

Enjoyment and Power : 

Enjoyment and Power Animals can’t do anything about it, so people abuse them instead of humans They can get away with it easier than if they abused a human The person has psychological problems (ASPCA) http://blog.peta.org/archives/Pit%20with%20face%20deform%20use.jpg

Which Animals are most Commonly Abused? : 

Which Animals are most Commonly Abused? Dogs are the most commonly abused animal In 2007, 64.5% of the animals abused were dogs Only 18% were cats 25% of the dogs abused were pit bulls Horses, cows, and pigs are often neglected (The Humane Society of the United States)

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Where Does Animal Abuse Occur? : 

Where Does Animal Abuse Occur? Movie Sets The Circus The Zoo http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/50/79250-004-FDB6A363.jpg

Animal Abuse on Movie Sets : 

Animal Abuse on Movie Sets Movies of animals being abused are posted on the internet for entertainment (Mukherjee) http://www.pelekas.com/news/spring2003_files/dog.jpg

Animal Abuse in the Circus : 

Animal Abuse in the Circus Even though animals are abused in the circus, there is no law saying that animals aren’t allowed to be in the circus Working and living conditions for the animals are not healthy (Mukherjee) They are kept in small cages away from their natural habitat (ASPCA) http://farm1.static.flickr.com/36/109585528_b1858b79f9.jpg

Animal Abuse in the Circus : 

Animal Abuse in the Circus The animals have to travel a lot They spend most of the time alone until it is time to perform or practice They are abused so they learn what they are being taught It also teaches them to obey the trainer Making animals do things that they aren’t meant to do is disrespectful and cruel (ASPCA) http://animal.discovery.com/news/afp/20060327/gallery/circus_zoom.jpg

Animal Abuse in the Zoo : 

Animal Abuse in the Zoo Zoo keepers don’t meet the proper requirements in order for the animals to live there Their natural habitat needs are not met (Mukherjee) (Photo: Adek Berry, AFP)

Works Cited : 

Works Cited ASPCA. "ASPCA Animaland: Real Issues: Circuses." ASPCA: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The ASPCA, 2009. Web. 03 Nov. 2009. <http://www2.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kids_ri_circus>. ASPCA. "ASPCA Animaland: Real Issues: Why Do People Abuse Animals?" ASPCA: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The ASPCA, 2009. Web. 2 Nov. 2009. <http://www2.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kids_ri_whypeopleabuse>. Casady, Michelle. "Breaking the cycle of abuse." Student Research Center. EBSCOhost, 28 Oct. 2009. Web. 2 Nov. 2009. <http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nfh&AN=2W61598586218&site=src-live&scope=site>. The Humane Society of the United States. "Animal Cruelty Facts, Statistics and Trends |." The Humane Society of the United States. The Humane Society of the United States, 2009. Web. 4 Nov. 2009. <http://www.hsus.org/acf/cruelty/publiced/cruelty_facts_statistics_trends.html>. Mukherjee, Bidisha. "Why do People Abuse Animals." Buzzle Web Portal: Intelligent Life on the Web. 29 May 2009. Web. 03 Nov. 2009. <http://www.buzzle.com/articles/why-do-people-abuse-animals.html>.