Animal cruelty is a matter in which I am very passionate. My wish is that people would stop purposely putting animals in harmful situations. There is just no reason for the torment and the torture. Cruelty toward animals should not exist; plus the punishments the criminals receive do not even fit the crimes. Cruelty comes in many varieties: the selling of fur (cats, dogs, rabbits, etc... animals are stuffed and piled into crates and then skinned alive,) fighting of dogs, killing of wildlife, slaughtering of horses, clubbing of seals, testing on animals, and the torture and neglect of family pets, just to name a few.
Another form of cruelty is the killing of animals for human consumption. I have been a vegetarian for the past 18 years. I cannot make people stop eating meat, but the inhumane and cruel ways the animals are killed should stop.
More examples of cruelty: McDonald’s scolds its chickens alive. Ringling Bros. Circus beats its animals. Pigs receive no pain relief when they have their teeth removed with wire cutters. Chickens have their sensitive beaks cut off without painkillers. (Research has proved that chickens are smarter than dogs, cats, and even some primates.) Veal calves are confined to crates so small they can’t even turn around. Many companies test their products on animals; more companies need to work toward cruelty-free methods.
A big problem is over population. Between five and ten million stray cats and dogs live on the streets in America, and people are still allowing their dogs and cats to have more litters. It comes down to responsibility. The average lifespan of a stray animal is less than two years. That is an unnecessary, short, and brutal existence. To quote Bob Barker, “Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered.”
Animals depend on us for many things, and we as human beings are obligated to protect them and take care of them. When we stop the suffering and the killing of our animals, we can restore the humanity!
*Melissa Norbeck
VERY WELL SAID!
ReplyDeleteThe show Animal cops follows men and women who investigate cases of animal cruelty. They rescue sick and abused animals and fight for their justice. The episodes are heart-wrenching! It is sad how cruel people can be to their pets. The owners/abusers are always taken to court,but the punishments given do not fit their crime. From watching the show, the punishments consist of tickets ranging in price and probation. I beileve this sends a message that it is okay to abuse animals. I think that the punishment should be more harsh!
ReplyDelete**Danni Faunt
its hard for me to even watch those shows sometimes just because seeing what the animals look like at the time of rescue is just sad... you see how bad they are hurt and in need of food and it makes you feel so bad for them...
DeleteNik Tarabicos
Danni, I agree, the punishments do not fit the crimes. Maybe if the punishments were stiffer then people would know that animal cruelty is no joke, and maybe it would defer other people not to abuse animals. Also there is a known link between people who abuse animals and people who abuse or kill other people. The punishments need to be harsh from the very beginning.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that people that abuse their animals, most likely abuse other people. I can not understand how someone can justify hurting animals. I also feel that the punishments do not fit the crimes, that is why it keeps happening. I have a question, does anyone have an opinion on Michael Vick, do you think he recevied an adaquate punishment and do you think he is actually reformed?
ReplyDeleteMy mom's an animal control officer down in Georgia and half the things she has to deal with is utterly repulsive and completely breaks my heart. For instance - she's seen decapitated Pitbulls, Raccoons that were hung by the neck around stop signs, and more grotesque things. Animals are living things that breathe, bleed, and feel just as we do, so why should we be able to treat them any less than we treat other humans? If a person murders another person the crime is a lot more harsh than if a person beats their dog or drowns their kittens. Why should the punishment be any less; they're still living creatures and they still deserve justice so the punishment should be practically equal. And Michael Vick got off pretty much with a slap on the wrist, my theory is mostly because of his fame and talent which I believe is shameful. I think the only reason he's admitting he was wrong and saying he learned his lesson is so he can go back to being a glorified athlete.
ReplyDeleteBefore I read this article I never knew that McDonald’s scolded its chickens alive. This type of behavior is disturbing and makes me not want to eat at McDonald's again! TheNikki I agree with your comparison between animal and human punishment. It is completely unethical. People should be punished at higher stakes if they cause unnecessary pain to any living thing.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth White
There is a direct correlation between killing people and killing animals. Many of our known serial killers harmed animals first, for ex Jeffrey Dahmer, The DC Sniper, Son of Sam, Ted Bundy, just to name a few. I think if people got stiffer punishments then maybe they'd realize it wasn't a joke to hurt animals, and maybe less people would.
ReplyDeleteAnd about Mike Vick, NO, I don't think he got long enough for all the dogs that were drowned, electrocuted, beaten, fought, etc, No way!! Killing people is horrible, yes, very true, of course, but killing animals is just as bad, maybe worse in a way because they are completely innocent and harmless and can't fight back. It is ridiculous that we even put up with it like it's no big deal!
So true!! Animals deserve to be treated better. Just because they can not talk to us, they still have feelings.
DeleteDevonna K
My mom works in the county right next to where everything happened with Michael Vick and I'm pretty sure she actually went there and said it was horrendous. I agree completely that animals are more innocent than people and do not deserve to be treated in such inhumane manners. The only reason animals are "bad" or "dangerous" is either cause they were wild or trained to do so. There is no such thing as bad animals, just bad people/trainers behind them.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand why or how people can cause such harm to animals. Personally I am not even an animal lover and I think it's serioulsy foul for a human to cause any type of harm to an animal. I think it is a good thing that they have such shows as animal cops to protect the rights of animals. Oh, and about Vick I like him, but I think that anyone who fights dogs should get more time then what he got. I think he got a break since he is a well know athlete who has MONEY. He might have learned his lesson, but I don't think he got enough time.
ReplyDeleteSince taking this course I can not believe how much I did not know on how animals are exploited and abused daily. I have discovered so much that I can not stop thinking about all the different abuse that these poor animals have to endure. The circus abuse was an eye opening lesson and now I am spreading the news of the abuse to everyone I know. My husband and family were shocked to learn what the animals go through. I have discovered a whole new cause in my life, taking care of animals and helping to prevent and stop animal abuse at all levels. Melissa, thank you for making me more aware of what is really going on in the world. Linda
ReplyDeleteWow Linda, that's great!! I really am so glad to hear that this is your new cause :))
ReplyDeleteI felt so bad about animals being abused and let to die. I actually joined the Animal Allies Club at my college. I really wanted to make some type of difference. I asked the person that's head of this club if they really go out to see the animals and actually make them feel as though we are there for them. He said "yeah" we do and I was so excited this class really opened my eyes on what really goes on with animals and how they are treated. Animals shouldn't go through the torture and cruelty. It brought tears to my eyes to see those animals so though what they do daily. It really needs to be a law against Animal Testing and all the people that abuse animals should be put under the jail for life. Just as if they killed a human. Brittany.
ReplyDeleteBrittany, nice to hear that you joined Animal Allies, keep up the fight!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mrs. Norbeck I've been really busy lately and I haven't meet with the group in a while I will get back on it. I think a visit from us will make them feel better
ReplyDeleteI hardly think Michael Vick got enough time. It amazes me to think that he was allowed to play professional football after the crimes he orchestrated. I know it may sound horrible of me to say,but I find it disturbing that so many people are such die hard fans of him. I grew up being a fan of the Eagles, and all it took was them to sign him and I jumped ship quick. I can't support a team that would sign a monster. When you have the power and emotinal capability to commit such heinous crimes against innocent animals that tells me two things. 1-your sick in the head 2-you have no values period I think our legal system should prosecute crimes against animals just as they would a crime against a person. I know, I know, people do have the capability of changing and being "reformed" in some circumstances, but not when it involves harming someone or something for kicks.
ReplyDeleteMost animals have almost thesame organs and systems that humans have. They can feel pains,they can be depressed, they can express happiness and joy, to mention few. Why then do people think they can be cruel to animals? I am in support of more severe punishments to such people so that they will stop being cruel to animals.
ReplyDeleteI agree that animals depend on us humans for a lot of things just a new born child and children do. We don't treat our children in such a cruel way why are we doing this to these helpless adorable animals...it's such an outrage..again if we are put to death for killing another human then we should be put to death for killing an animal.
ReplyDeleteAnimals really do depend on us as if they were our children. They are just like kids. I do not even believe my one cat believes his an animal. He expresses himself as if he was a kid he likes to be held, he hugs, and gives kisses, he likes to be where ever i am, and he loves effection. If i were to leave him or put him outside he would not know what to do with himself and i know he would not be able to survive. I would never even think about putting an animal in harms way. Where I live there are many stray cats people will have them and once the grow and are not a kitten any more they do not want them I have found many stray cats homes and also leave out food for them. The one cat that I saved from off the streets and kept ended up being pregnant it was so hard to part with the kittens once they were born but My mother and i made sure that the people we were giving them to would love them and take care of them as we would and not put them on the streets. People deffinately do not get the punishment they should for animal cruelity, if they did there would be a major decrease in all the incidence of animal cruelty we hear about everyday. They should deffinately make better laws
ReplyDeleteI was shocked to learn what McDonald's does to their chicken. Melissa you offer very beneficial alternatives that should be used, like pet owners being more responsible to help with the over-population. TheNikki, I have to disagree on what you said about Michael Vick, "I think the only reason he's admitting he was wrong and saying he learned his lesson is so he can go back to being a glorified athlete." While I do not in any way agree nor condone what he's done, I honestly believe that he truly is remorseful for his actions. Though I do not actively participate in the abuse of animals, I am in some way involved (I eat meat). However, after seeing the videos and learning how badly animals are treated it made me rethink my decisions. Just like myself, once I became aware of the animal abuse and how bad it really is, I had a change of heart, so who are you to say that the same could not be true for Mike Vick? (Again, I do not condone what he's done nor am I a fan. I'm just making a point that we are humans, we make mistakes and we can learn from them).
ReplyDeleteI did not know about a lot of these things that animals endure. We as humans are very ignorant. Animals need to be protected by us, not harmed or killed!! I think penalties should be more harsh than they are for cruelty to animals. Maybe people would think twice before doing some of they disgusting things like animal fighting, etc.. The companies that treat the animals badly while waiting to be slaughtered should not be allowed to be in business. I do eat meat, but maybe we should just go back to the old days of raising your own food. Yes, I know that's not possible, but it would stop the manufacturing of animals in inhumane conditions.
ReplyDeleteIf you can abuse a defenseless animal, why couldn't you abuse a defenseless human-being? The punishment for the crime is not a deterrent. Michael Vick is a poor example of a role model for children. All the money and jail time in the world could not convince me that he deserved another chance as a professional football player. He had a position to uphold, as an example to kids that admired him, and he was selfish and cruel in his decision making. I don't believe his situation taught others that what he did was wrong... I don't believe it taught HIM that what he did was wrong either... He just got a raise too. Don't get me started. Go Cowboys! (LOL)
ReplyDeleteI SO, agree with this. What Micheal Vick and others did was disgraceful. He is not a good role models for kids. They saw him get a slap on the wrist (basically) and move on with his life like nothing happened. He went right back to being a glorified football player making too much money for playing a game.
DeleteMike A said...
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am a Eagles fan i still agree with you Callie.... after seeing the pictures of the dogs Mike Vick use to bet on with the fights its disgusting to know that he is now a 100 million dollar man only after a couple years of being in jail.
I agree that sometimes the punishment does not fit the crime.The ethical treatment of animals is very important especially those that we raise as food. Some scientist beleive that when Farm raised animals are stressed the hormones that are produced by the animals get into the meat and may be cancer causing or cause other illness. I am not a vegitarian have attempted it but it didnt work out for me. I do however beleive that if we are to use the animals as food we should do it as ethically as possible and use every possible part of the animal so nothing goes to waste.
ReplyDeleteUntil reading and watching a lot of these post and movies, I never knew a lot of these things were going on behind the scenes. I always knew that they killed animals for their assets, but I didnt know that they torture them the way that they do. I personally believe that if they can convict or fine people for certain crimes then they should do the same for killing animals. If you can get a ticket for parking in a handicap spot or a ticket for littering, why can't they get people for animal cruelty?
ReplyDeletethere is no reason why animals have to be treated like that for them to die. why can't they just kill the animal and not torture them? kills me to see the videos that show it happening.
ReplyDeleteTaShanna Parker
only thing i can say is people really need to realize what animals are going through for humans to be happy. animals sacerfice alot
ReplyDeleteNicole Knight
I completely agree with everything that was said above. Animals are helpless beings and cannot defend themselves in the hands of vicious people. I do believe that whoever tortures or neglects animals should get the same treatment. Also, companies should not test on animals. First, animals do not have the same genes as humans so what might irritate an animal will not irritate a human. After reading another post I started looking for Do Not Test on Animal labels, and I hardly find any. America is being lazy, selfish, and naive to what happens behind closed doors. Open your eyes people, this is not the country we once knew.
ReplyDeleteJessica Immediato
I'm upset that up until now I have been unaware of a lot of the abuse animals endure behind closed doors. It's a shame that these things are now out here, and publicized and no action from higher authorities are being taken. In America we preach all this "so humane" crap, and we're doing some of the most inhumane things in the world. Animals are so defenseless, I feel horrible that they have no say it what's going on. We just have to spread the word. I have tweeted this blog on my twitter and facebook. Something has to give.
ReplyDelete-Bria Kinder
Before I read most of these blogs I was unaware of all the cruelty animals have to put up their life for around the world. It is totally unfair because they don't have a voice to say no I don't want to be electricuted or killed to take my fur. People have to fight for these problems to be banned and put an end to this nonsense it is inhumane.
ReplyDeleteKirsten Rebyak
Many animals can be very good service animals. There are so many people out there that need a service animal/ companion that it is sickening to see all of these animals being killed in the most brutal manner. Even something that is supposed to be fun for children like the circus result in people treating animals in the worst way. People need to stick up for the rights they the animals are not able to.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with everything in this blog. I had no idea that they treated the animals the way they do before they kill them, that is ridiculous. There is a way that you can kill them without hurting them however, many companies choose not to use that way. I can not watch the videos of the animals being turtored, it makes me sick to my stomach that people can do that for a living. I would also stop eatting meat if looked at the videos. People who buy pets and then don't pay attention to them, leave them outside all night and day in a little cage its just wrong. Everyone needs to come together and help animals live and be free.
ReplyDeleteTiffany Yeich
All of us say the same thing, we did not know that these animals were treated like this. It is just so sad to know that the things I and other people want and have put these animals in such cruel Danger. Animals should not be treated like this and as long as we have a voice we should make sure animal cruelty is put to a stop.
ReplyDelete~Stacie Hill
The world is overpopulated with stray cats and dogs which shouldn't be a case at all. If one can not care for an animal anymore at least give it a second chance and place it at the ASPCA instead of ditching it leaving it defenseless and hungry for who knows how long. Animal cruelty makes me sick. Since I have owned many pets in the past all of which bring me joy and love me unconditionally, this needs to stop.
ReplyDelete-Rachel Aronson
I am not a vegetarian, in fact I love eating meat. I feel ashammed for some of the meat I buy because i know that certain facories do not follow the health care laws and more. There is so much animal cruelty now days especially for food and its ashame no one appreciates the animals for what they do for us. People who don't want to convert to being a vegetarian or vegan should at least help or support the animals in other ways. Animals should not have to suffer for us especially since majority of the human population doe snot suffer for them back.
ReplyDeletePaige M. Johnson
after this... i have stopped eating meat. still tempting, but i feel so much better knowing im not eating innocent animals that are tortured and killed for food.
ReplyDeleteI do not like the innocent killing of animals as much as the next person. I am not a vegetarian, but choose to eat meat that has come from local farmers who I know and trust have not mistreated their animals. There is a humane way, and inhumane way to slaughter. I support more humane ways and choose to support locally grown meat, rather than meat that has been born and bread on a large factory farm. I feel some of this can be misconstrued to make farmers look like the bad guys. In fact, they are just trying to make a living like the rest of us. This country, as well as any other civilization in the world, was able to developed thanks to agriculture. Do not turn your back on agriculture...just buy local!!
ReplyDeleteRachel Layton
Animals can not defend themselves against the cruelty. So if the people who truly care about their well-being don't protect them, then who will?
ReplyDeleteTo me personally if you eat any type of meat then you should get off your high horse in my eyes. I believe in animal rights to a certain extent but some people talk as if they wanna make the US stop eating meat and all this other stuff. If you think animals are equal that much then you shiouldnt have one as a pet.
ReplyDeleteAJ
I totally agree with this blog. I think the animals should receive some type of medication/painkillers. Just to decrease the pain inflicted to them. The way that these people is killing these animals is not neccessary.
ReplyDeleteThese animals shouldn't be treated this way anyway. To hurt a poor animal is terrible. I love my pet and if any of these animals were my pets then i'd be outraged.
ReplyDeleteZach McDonough
i think animals can be killed in a peace manner with putting them through all the pain and agony. we humans would not want to die that way ourselves even if we committed a murder and we have to be sentenced to death. i also think there are better ways to kill those animals rather than shocking and hitting them in the head. its just in sane for we humans to do that
ReplyDeleteThere is no reason for animal abuse, if your going to take on the responsibility of having an animal take care of it, or give it to someone who will. simple as that
ReplyDelete-Davey Sutton
Obviously nobody likes seeing animals abused... Its wrong and heartless to hurt an animal like that... what fast food places do to make their food is just wrong (for lack of a better word). I just dont understand why they do the things the do the way they do... your telling me there is no other way to go about getting food or fur and whatnot... pitifull
ReplyDeleteNik Tarabicos
How can people even abuse innocent animals? I could never do so, i wouldn't even hurt a fly. Animals have feelings too, and they should be treated with love and not abuse.
ReplyDelete-Angela C
our options are limited.We could protest, we could write letters, but in the end not many things will change. There are many people out there who has the power to stop this , but they wont because its all about money. Its nice to know that there are people like Norbeck out there who are willing speak for animal right. Unfortunately,Nothing is ever enough for human kind. Thy way everything is going is scary. One of these days it will no longer be about animals because there wont be animals left. what will they do then? They will turn to humans for food, they will use humans for entertainment, they will take whats yours, it may not seem like it now, but that's where we are heading in modern day. I know most of the people out there don't care because they have what they need, but why would one chose to be oblivious. why do they abuse animals? why do they give in to greed?.... knowing that we will just die one day.
ReplyDelete-Mitulbhai patel
I personally do not like animal abuse. I think it is unethical to hurt an animal. They are defenseless and majority of the time did nothing to get mistreated. It really makes no sense.
ReplyDeleteWell after reading this I know that I will no longer be eating the 20 piece McNuggets for dinner tonight.
ReplyDelete-Jonathan Mahoney
It definitely sucks, but as long as there is money to be made, people will keep doing what they want to these animals...They are never going to stop killing these things for our food. And as far as being, "Defenseless," that is a serious understatement. Claws...Teeth...Beaks...Horns...ect. They are not without defense, they just don't understand what is going on until they are made unable to fight back.
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ReplyDelete^That is what mechanically separated chicken looks like! That's mostly what is served at McDonald's and it is in a lot of other foods.
I also learned somewhere that when companies ship adult chickens, they use baby chickens as packing peanuts. This is very cruel, and most of the baby chickens are dead by the time they arrive.
ReplyDeletePeople that torture animals are just sick in the head. Those people should be punished more harshly!
ReplyDeleteI think animal cruelty is terrible!!! Why harm a poor animal. That brings me to dog fights. Why would people do that? Dogs have feelings too! The poor dogs come out looking half dead all scratched up and wounded. People should be background checked to buy animals. I mean why not you need a background check for everything else. Knowadays you hear a lot about animal abuse. It needs to stop!
ReplyDeleteAnimal cruelty is terrible. These animals can feel pain and emotion just like humans can. I believe that the punishment for animal cruelty should be made more severe. It is never okay to hurt anything that is helpless.
ReplyDeleteHumans domesticated animals. They rely on us because we made them that way. It's the ultimate cruelty to abandon them when them when we bred them to need us.
ReplyDeletealright we have animal rights. But nobody seems to follow them so what is even the point of estblishing them if nobdy will follow them.
ReplyDeleteI also believe that once you buy or adopt a pet you keep them until they pass away due to natural causes.I cannot stand people who get a dog or a cat then just leave them behind when they move. Or turn and say this is too much for me I can't handle the responsibility.
ReplyDeleteCynthia C
I agree with Cynthia. Owning a pet is just like having a child. Would you take your child back to the shelter if he/she were misbehaving? No! You would figure out what the underlying issue is and work with it!!!!!
DeleteI am always so shocked at the things people do to animals. A dog or a cat is family pet and should be treated as family, along with any other pet. If a person wants an animal they need to want it for the right reasons and also take care of it. There is actually a veal farm down the street from my house. Until last week I had no clue what went on there. My mother-in-law told me that they keep them in such a small area to stop muscle growth because people actually like to eat baby cows. I guess the meat is better because it is not all fatty. I can hardly look at the farm anymore without wanting to go let them all lose!
ReplyDeleteMelissa F.
I agree that responsibility plays a major role in the over population of stray animals. If they only live two years then we should do a better job at controlling our pets litters.
ReplyDeleteI defiantly agree that people need to take responsibility for their animals in order to keep over population down. It just makes me sick to my stomach that people could hurt animals with feelings and not have a worry in their mind and go home from work and think it was just another day at work. It was actually a day of unnecessary animal cruelty. Animals have just as much feelings as people and when people do things to animals that is not necessary or harm animals I honestly feel like they should have to go through the same pain that they put the harmless animal through.
ReplyDeletePeople are going to eat meat. I for one, love it. But it still upsets me greatly how the animals are treated and slaughtered. Animals used for us to eat, even though they will be killed, should not have to suffer the harsh conditions beforehand. Such as the way they are kept, fed, etc. They should be given some type of painkiller before being slaughtered as well, so they don't have to suffer even more.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true! Many animals and pets depend on us, and we let them down every time. The way that animals are abused anymore is terrible. I can't believe some of the things they do, like scolding them alive. It makes me sick to think about it. More people should stand up for the animals and have this attitude.
ReplyDeleteChristina M.
It is so sad that so many innocent animals are killed or abused in cruel ways. There needs to be more laws to protect animals rights and harsher punishments for those who commit animal cruelty.
ReplyDelete-Danielle G.
I think that people who commit animal cruelty should be psychologically evaluated and placed in mental institutions and be charged just as people would for murder. We are all beings of GOD. When will people understand this??
DeleteI agree that it is the responsibility of people to protect and take care of animals. Although animals are always going to be killed and used for food or supplies, it is not necessary for people to treat them so cruelly and badly. I cannot stand for people to treat animals badly and to see pictures from when it happens as well. Animals are innocent and do not deserve the treatment that they get.
ReplyDeleteIts extremely horrible the things they do to the animals now a days. I recently watched a video about how all this happens and it has changed how I eat. I no longer eat beef do to the risks and how they treat the animals and I have switched to eating more organic foods. Its just horrible how things are done in American today just to produce more product and make it more appealing for sale. Although I have not made significant changes I have made some in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteI think after reading all this I am going to be a vegetarian. This is all making me depressed. However, I am now more aware about what is going on and I plan on making some drastic changes in my life. All beings deserve to live in peace. I am horrified by all this.
ReplyDeleteI just don't get it.. if you no longer want an animal, give it away, drop it off at a shelter. Stop getting new ones. Years ago I tried to adapt a puppy for my daughter around Christmas time. The shelter actually said no because they had so many come back over the years, they now make your wait. At first I was upset, then I got their message! I think its a great practice to have a waiting time period. I winded up adapting a cat, and then eventually got that puppy!
ReplyDeleteMy puppy was a gift from my brother his dag had two babies so he gave one to me and my mother. I did not want any pets because of the hard work but my daughter loves animals so I took the dog for her. As soon as he turned 66 months old I neutered him . I do want a second dog just not now, when I am ready for a second pet, I will adopt.
ReplyDeleteEven though we have animal rights as humans no one follows them at all. People still continue to hurt and do harmful things to animals everyday.
ReplyDeleteIf someone no longer has the means to take care of an animal, then they should find a new home to relocate it to. Ever since I was a young girl, my family has continued to adopt as we lost the previous animals that were passing due to old age. I am proud to say that we have adopted as well as our extended family has. It is a great thing to do for the animals that are placed in those situations.
ReplyDeleteI don't feel that killing animals for food is wrong. We have been doing it forever, way before there was anything called tofu or humus. With that being said, I would have to strongly agree that animals who are raised and killed for food should have the right to live and die torture and cruelty free. Some of the ways animals are killed are very inhumane and it needs to stop. People will always used "meat" as a primary source of nutrition but that doesn't mean we have to sacrifice the rights of these animals.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with everything you said. I do eat meat but I know that the way we get the meat isn't right. They should practice painless death of the animals. Nothing should be done live. It's bad enough we are eating them the least we can do is make it painless. People really need to just step back and think would I want this happening to me or my pet ? Then we can start making some changes.
ReplyDeleteResponsibility? You mean the buck that keeps getting passed around? It seems impossible to pinpoint problems because no one person is able to claim responsibility for their actions. Hence, everyone is passing the buck. Animal cruelty needs to cease. Animal cruelty is what should be extinct, not the animals hunted for their rarities. No one is asking you to save the end all cruelty and take down multi-million dollar corporations that make a living by breeding, torturing, and neglecting animals. Start in your home, with your animals and take responsibility for their health and happiness.
ReplyDeleteAnimal cruelty, to me, is as bad as child abuse. Abusing something helpless and unable to protect themselves is outrageous and to use it for our "needs" is an outrage also. No animal deserves a life like that and should be treated better and not as items on our walls or in our closets or on our dinner tables.
ReplyDeleteI believe that it is ok to eat meat. I also believe that the process in which the manufactures/ farms go about it is completely wrong. Change need to be made!
ReplyDeleteI agree with have your pet spayed or neutered. I have two dogs, one I bought that was neutered already and it was due to a hernia he was born with. The second dog was a dog that my son rescued and brought home and I had him neutered as well. I do eat meat but I can say that after reading all of this I don't eat it as often anymore. I'm not saying that I will give it up completely but I will be more aware of where my meat comes from and do more research on the companies I buy products from.
ReplyDeleteI personally cant stand when people are mean or cruel to animals. I feel as if instead of being cruel to them, they could take the time to find them a new home. Animals can't defend themselves so its not right for humans to take advantage of them and beat on them or neglect them.
ReplyDeleteI feel that animals as food is a necessity. Although the method that we as a society are unacceptable. New ways are needed so that the animals do no face as much cruelty.
ReplyDeleteEven though I can never see myself changing my eating habits to completely exclude meat or animal by-products, I am very aware of the torture that they go through before they make it to the plate. I try to make an effort to read where my food is actually coming from. I work at Piccolina Toscana in Wilmington, DE and we are very open about the animals that we have on our mene. Obviously not all of our meats are treated the best, considering we do occasionally have veal on our menu, but we do ensure that other items such as our Salmon is treated humanely. We have Faroe Island Salmon which is basically the closest thing to wild salmon possible while still keeping the fish in a certain area. What they do is enrich the area with the things that the salmon naturally eat and surround themselves with to the extent that the fish simply don't want to leave. That way they are not kept captive, but they also don't go away.
ReplyDelete-Caitlyn Perry SCC
I have recently become more aware of animal cruelty this past year. I have given serious thought to the idea of becoming a vegetarian. Though it is difficult for me, as I have been eating meat since I was a child, I am taking small steps to point myself in that direction.
ReplyDeleteD. Gearhart
While I do not have much knowledge in many of the topics talked about here, I do have a major interest when it comes to dogs being mistreated. My two year old pitbull ( who already has a bad name due to terrible people and even more misinformed people) was let out of a car on the side of 295 a year and a half ago. A friend luckily happened to be behind the car that let him out. Sadly she could had to choose between catching the animal that let him go or save the dog. Obviously she made the better decision and he has been in my happy home since. No one was ever caught for letting him go and a similar looking dog was rescued about a year later in the same area.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the treatment of animals that are raised commercially are awful. My husband and I hunt and try to use as much of the animal as possible. We aspire to have our own chickens both for meat and eggs. Our grandparents have land and we raise a cow every year and that cow feeds 3 families. To say that meat eaters all support the torture and mistreatment of animals is unfair. I have the highest respect for the animals that nourish my body and the bodies of my children. We thank God before we eat for the animals that help us maintain our health.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with the urgency of having each pet spayed and neutered keeps animals off the streets and prevents even more animal cruelty. Having local ASPCA perform free neutering for animals would contribute to solving this issue greatly.
ReplyDeleteI think if people seen what really goes on with their food they would stop supporting factory farming and meat products. It's all about awareness. Once you see that and have that image in your head, you can no longer support eating meat. People will change, we just have to lead them.
ReplyDeleteI do feel as though animals should have just as much rights as humans. Even though they are not a species that can talk and behave the same as humans, they should still be respected though. If people treated animals with the same amount of respect that humans are treated with then the amount of crimes and killings of animals would significantly drop. I just feel like our government only looks at animals as food for them to survive. We need that to change as soon as possible!
ReplyDeleteI think people Should obey the law, and government should make more rules to protect animals.
ReplyDeleteAnimals NEED rights. In comparison to humans, most animals are like babies. Helpless against us, they need their mothers, they need food and love. I have been a vegetarian for 7 years. I don't try to push it on anyone else or even talk about it unless it's brought up, but I definitely do not support the way the animals are killed for consumption. I have family in the West who raise their own livestock, free-range, and once they are "ready", they are taken to a slaughter house. My family personally knows every person that works in the slaughter house and they know that the animals are treated humanely. While I do not agree with slaughtering animals for food, I believe that the way my family does it is the most humane way. They use every bit of the animal so that none goes to waste, and only kill what they need. What other people eat is their business, but what companies do to their animals should be everybody's business. In this day and age, there is no need to make the animals suffer.
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Rebecca S.
ReplyDeleteThis was very informative and puts into perspective how little is shared when it comes to these companies way of getting their products out.
I agree with your thoughts regarding the neutering and spaying of pets to control overpopulation. Just this past year my neighbors cats had several kittens and unfortunately chose to do so in an exterior building on my property (during the winter). When I opened up the building for the season there were several dead newborn kittens, animal control gave instructions on how to dispose of the corpses, but I know that the whole event never needed to have occurred.
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I don't understand how its a crime for someone to starve or mistreat a pet, but it's okay for scientists to do animal testing and for humans to slaughter them unjustly. All of these actions fall into the same category of animal cruelty, yet laws only reprimand certain actions. Where's the justice for the poor defenseless animals??
ReplyDeleteDesirae P.
1. There is no need to continue breeding new animals when there are already so many out there that need our help and a loving home. ALL of my animals were adopted and ALL of them have been spayed or neutered. Its worth the money, time, and effort to give a cat, dog, or any other animal in need a nice home, a nice life and to stop other animals from suffering a lonely distressed life. I believe that ALL animals should be spayed and neutered.
ReplyDelete- Sarah Dickinson
I just completely wish that people had the same compassion for animals that I have. I do not want to see animals in pain they are helpless and innocent and people have some sick twisted idea that it means it is okay to beat them and abuse them. I never will hurt an animal on purpose and I will always take in strays when I have the ability to. I will help animals and never let someone I know hurt them in purpose.
ReplyDeleteJessica S.
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Thank you for blog posting, because I have learned a lot reading through them all. I will definitely put more consideration into making decisions when it comes to how animals were treated in the process. I don't know if I could eat at McDonald's again after hearing how the chickens are treated and knowing that it isn't all chicken anyway when you consume it.
ReplyDeleteI agree animal cruelty is a huge problem! The question is, how to stop it? I agree with the earlier posts about stiffer punishments for violators, but that's just not enough. Until these methods stop earning money, people won't stop using them. The real key is to draw more attention to the issues and educate the consumers. Sites and blogs like these are incredible because it puts the information out to the public. People just don't see it enough! Great work! I know I'll definitely be checking this blog regularly!
ReplyDeleteAnimal cruelty has been around for years! People are becoming more aware of it but the issue is to stop it completely. It was never right! Do not harm animals because you feel like your life means more then theirs. If people watched a clip of how their food was made they would turn to an alternative
ReplyDeleteAnimal cruelty is a major issue in the world today, when I watch the news that's all I see are people abusing animals for no reason. More action has to be taken against these abusers.
ReplyDeleteIts nice to see people are becoming more aware of serious issues like this due to social media. I had no idea how some of the companies were treating these animals to harvest from them , its just unessesary. On a side not thats crazy i cant believe the comment that chickens are smarter than cats dogs and primates.
ReplyDeleteWhat really caught my eye was that humans need to take care of the animals. Over population is what is ruining everything for animals and giving the consumers bad names. Treat your animals how you would treat your kids. Protect them and give them the best life. Neuter them...not your kids!!
ReplyDeleteDevin M.
I fully support animal rights. They should be able live peacefully without being tested on, killed for their fur, or mistreated in any way.
ReplyDeleteDanielle C
I give you a lot of credit for being a vegetarian. I am sure that is a hard diet to uphold because not many people take vegetarians into account when planning parties and such. I think being passionate about something is admirable.
ReplyDeleteAnimal cruelty is a major issue in the world today. More action needs to be taken against these abusers, and justice needs to be served. Stricter laws need to be implemented and enforced. Animal abuse is cruel and should be punishable without question. Working animals, wild life, and domestic pets rely on us and we need to protect them.
ReplyDeleteShayna H.
I agree on the feeling that animal cruelty should stop. I believe there are times when animals server purpose to humans, but I also believe that they should be treated humanely from start to finish. I am completely and utterly disgusted by people who abuse any sort of animal. I also agree that education is what most people need to take into consideration. The majority of people who judge or are judged have no real reasoning behind their doings. They need strong supporters who can teach them the rights and wrongs and show them what is being said and done behind closed doors.
ReplyDeleteProvided background info on how the animals are being treated lets people know how cruel it is. People are not taking their to worry about how the animals are hurt. They are mostly being harmed while they are alive.
ReplyDeleteThe overpopulation of animals such as dogs and cats is alarming. We just purchased a pit ball from the shelter in September instead of going to a pet shop and buying a puppy that was breeding for money. Adoption is the best way to go. We got our best friend from a shelter!
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I find it funny when I hear people tell me how horrible hunting is when I mentioned hunting as they were sitting there eating chicken that came from a farm factory. I would calmly and intelligently explain to them that when I hunted it was for food for my family. Also, I used each and every part of the animal that could be used (skin, antlers, etc). What my family could not use or eat, would be put in the woods for the other animals to eat. Now don't get me wrong, I despise people who hunt for sport. I feel like they should be put in the woods and hunted just for the fun of it. I also give credit to those true vegetarians and vegans that are educated on their cause and I support their lifestyle completely!
ReplyDeleteAnimal cruelty is a major issue in this world and I feel like it is overlooked by everyone. It needs to be stopped and put to an end immeditely. Animals should only be used as being pets for people and shown unconditonally love, not being tested on and being treated with no respect.
ReplyDeleteSarah L.
It is crazy how we as humans do not think about our actions and the consequences with them. Animals are just like children. Why have so many if you can not afford to take care of them, feed them, or want them. Would you throw your child on the street? If not then why would you throw a cat on the street or a dog and expect them to live a healthy, satisfying life? It all comes down to responsibility and it is not okay how animals are treated. Animals are not given pain medicine when they are going throw this torture? That would be the least people could do for them. How would you feel if you were not given pain medicine when going through surgery, broken bones, wisdom teeth being taken out, or anything like that?
ReplyDeleteJordan B SCC
Spaying and Neutering is a major issue! I am one who believes that every household pet should be. So many of the critters abandoned on the streets or left at the already over crowded animal shelters are a direct result of owner's negligence. Most people guilty of this claim that spaying/neutering are too expensive for them, therefore they fail to do right by their pets. I think this is a lousy excuse, when you make the decision to take on a pet, you make not only an emotional promise, but a financial one as well. Don't fail your pets, they are your family!
ReplyDeleteI do consume animals for food, but there's no reason why animals should be treated cruelly. It is sickening to me when I see how animals are beaten, or they live in filth before they are killed. There are many times when I question myself on whether I will continue to eat meat or not.
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I totally agree with the overpopulation of animals. I am a strong supporter of getting animals Spayed and Neutered. Even the people who claim they aren't going to breed their animals, they just don't want to get them 'fixed' annoy me. Not only does it help with overpopulation, it is so much healthier for their animals as well. It cuts back on the risk of diseases such as cancer. I feel like if you love your pet, then this is a step that needs to be done to help keep them healthy and live a longer life with you.
ReplyDeleteVicky M.
Although I do consume meat, I do not agree with handlers using cruel tactics to produce meat products. Mistreatment of animals for any purpose is unacceptable. I agree that people should be required to spay and neuter their animals if they do not plan to take care of their litters or find good homes for them.
ReplyDeleteAngela T.
I'm extremely glad to have been referred to this site. I find animal rights issues to be underexposed and that prompt action must be taken to try to correct some of the issues brought up in this blog in addition to other issues.
ReplyDeleteThe over population of cats and dogs is a serious situation. It seems like it's a never ending battle getting animals neutered or spayed to help decrease the over crowding in shelters and homeless animals living on the streets. I wish there was a way to have vets go around and give dogs and cats a pill that would instantly neuter or spay an animal and once administered by the vet they would tattoo the animal so other vets would know they had the pill. Let me clarify by saying that I'm not saying that vets will take animals out of their homes against the owners will. This would be a program for people who are unable to get their animal fixed due to costs, organizations that catch stray dogs and cats, and senior citizens who can't get out or living on a fixed income.
ReplyDeleteI wish harming animals wasn't a thing, but sadly it is. I love animals and when I think about them being killed or stuffed in cage makes me so upset. I am in love with cats, and just thinking how it is some people's job to go around and steal them to kill them for their fur makes me want to cry. I tried to vegetarian once before and I lasted two years and then I don't know what happened. I don't eat much meat as it is now, but I would like to stop all together. Thinking that I'm eating something that was tortured is not very appetizing.
ReplyDeleteKatie W
Well said, although I value your point of view on neutering and spaying animals, I disagree. The ability to reproduce should not be determined by humans. On the other hand, animal cruelty needs to be justified. The individuals who commit these crimes need not only jail time, but volunteer and working in shelters.
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DeleteThe people that are cruel towards animals definitely deserve much more severe punishment. It's been a common theme with murderers that they usually have a history of being cruel towards animals as well. If a person is willing to harm a helpless, affectionate creature, why wouldn't they be prone to committing violence against other people? Cruelty towards animals should be taken much more seriously in the court system because those criminals are dangerous to other human beings too.
ReplyDeletePeople who abuse, mistreat, or neglect animal deserve punishment that is more harsh or severe than what we usually see. Just because they aren't humans i don't think they should be seen as a less serious subject. If someone can be that cruel to an animal I think they would go as far to do the same to another human.
ReplyDeleteJena B
It is bad enough that innocent animals are being killed and used for profit; what even worse is the way some animals are being killed. There is no reason to torture animals and cause them so much pain and suffering. The cruelty must be stopped and punished. I do believe in karma, and I hope that those who abuse and kill animals will eventually pay for it. Hopefully, in their future lives they will be animals themselves, and they will be tortured, abused, and killed in the same manner.
ReplyDeleteOn most of these posts, I agree completely with the thought and opinions, however I am having a hard time with this one. I was a vegetarian for two years just because I wanted to be, I thought it'd be healthier and a bunch of other reasons, but people always assumed it was because of my love for animals. I have a hard time understanding how being a vegetarian does anything for the animals still being slaughtered everyday? I have no problem with that decision, I just feel that their are more proactive ways to help them.
ReplyDeleteSoukeyna Tounkara
People should stop animal cruelty. Like people,these animals deserve to live and care for.
ReplyDeleteJaime D.
stop people cruelty.
ReplyDeleteWhile I wholeheartedly advocate against abuse and cruelty of animals, it would be hypocritical of me to say that I don't agree with euthanizing animals for the purpose of human consumption. I am not vegetarian (although I probably should make better food choices for a healthier lifestyle), but I also do not condone ending the animals' lives inhumanely.
ReplyDeleteAngela T
I eat meat and I am aware animals have to be killed in order for me to eat them. I do not wish for these animals to suffer during this process. Beside for human consumption I find it completely unnecessary for an animal to be in pain or killed because of a human. I believe animal cruelty has been an issue for such a long time and I'm glad that people are becoming more aware.
ReplyDeleteThough I'm against animal cruelty, I don't see as unnecessary for humans to consume animals as food. Other than the purpose of food, I think that people should adjust their perceptions concerning animals, thus treating them in a caring manner.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy eating meat and vegetables. That does not mean I am FOR animal cruelty. I believe that those who kill animals for sport are in the wrong not those who consume animals. But that is just my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI never was a big advocate of animal rights until reading many of these posts. Very informative. I agree with the comment above mine, I eat meat but I am against animal cruelty. That is also my opinion. -Savannah C
ReplyDeleteI am an animal lover and I do think that animal cruelty should be stopped. However growing up eating meats and vegetables I am not a vegetarian. Although I should take into consideration the benefits of becoming one. Other than human consumption I do believe that animal cruelty should be more recognized and people should be more aware of what is going on.
ReplyDelete-Cassidy Raleigh
i do not think people should be cruel to animals. I think they should have rights. I am not a vegetarian, but these videos make me want to reconsider.
ReplyDeleteAnimals should definitely be treated with a lot more respect. I hate seeing animal abuse it's pretty heart breaking. Animals definitely shouldn't be killed for fur something that is completely unnecessary in our world. Killing them for fashion. That is beyond upsetting.
ReplyDeleteMarie z
I definitely agree with the fact that people that harm animals do not have nearly the amount of punishment that they should have. People who partake in abusing animals, such as Michael Vick, are welcomed back into their previous situations as if nothing ever happened. Michael Vick was still considered a hero and a great role model when he came back from his very minor suspension due to dog fighting. There needs to be more strict rules and laws against the abuse and killing of animals
ReplyDeleteBrandon K
It's so true that stray animals are overpopulated. I live near an apartment complex and there are tons of cats just roaming around living in the burnt down building next door. It makes me wonder why people don't spay and neuter their animals if they go outside. They will mate with another cat or dog and produce more that are not needed. Unless you plan on keeping all the babies and raising them properly. But otherwise keep your pet safe and get them fixed to control unneeded animals roaming the streets dying from no home, food, water, and love.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more with this post. Animal rights are so important and often overlooked. I can honestly say I have seen much justice around where I live when it comes to the discovery of animal abuse. I believe there should be stricter laws so it scares people out of doing it.
ReplyDeleteHarrison C
I think people that harm animals should punished. They deserve the respect humans get. Although, I eat meat I am against animal cruelty.
ReplyDeleteAnimal cruelty is very wrong, I believe it should not be overlooked as often as it is. We should inform as many people as possible to raise awareness of this issue. Although I do eat meat, I do not support animal cruelty. Rules about animal abuse and neglect need to be followed and enforced.
ReplyDeleteTori O.
It's sad to watch certain TV shows that follow law enforcement that gets called to animal call . These animals don't have a voice like we do, instead they rely on us. Its a shame to see how owners treat their animals.
ReplyDeleteAlthough there are animal control and other jobs pertaining to helping animals, i believe that everyone needs to chip in to ensure animals are being treated right. Men and woman are always going to eat meat, but it should be purchased in moderation. Some people will buy meat and allow is to go bad so it is thrown away. I personally enjoy meat, but i don't believe in wasting it. Eating is a necessity, but wearing fur is not. People are not dependent of animal fur for clothing. Everyone needs to come together and make sure animals are being treated right.
ReplyDeleteKylie B.
Although there are animal control and other jobs pertaining to helping animals, i believe that everyone needs to chip in to ensure animals are being treated right. Men and woman are always going to eat meat, but it should be purchased in moderation. Some people will buy meat and allow is to go bad so it is thrown away. I personally enjoy meat, but i don't believe in wasting it. Eating is a necessity, but wearing fur is not. People are not dependent of animal fur for clothing. Everyone needs to come together and make sure animals are being treated right.
ReplyDeleteKylie B.
Animal cruelty is horrible and should be punishable in a court of law to the same extent as a human. I have read that kids who torture or hurt animals at young age show traits of being a murderer. Maybe it should be taught in school at an early age that we need to respect and take of animals like if it was one of us. Maybe then we will be closer to ending animal cruelty.
ReplyDeleteI like that the root of the issue is drawn back to overpopulation - this is one of my favorite topics to discuss. Animal abuse is but a minuscule part of how overpopulation has played a negative role in the way the world is in it's current state. You bring up the valid solution of animal overpopulation of neutering and spaying our pets, yet, would it be ludicrous to suggest doing that with our children?
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ReplyDeleteIt's so true that stray animals are live on the street of America. It’s hard to see them wandering around with no home and foods. All animals deserve to be treated without any harms but love. This message needs to pass through all social media so many of the people have well understanding on animal rights and be more careful on the products that they use or wear. God has created all animals as beautiful as they are and well deserved to be treated by all individuals.
Animal cruelty comes in so many different forms, it doesn't always have to be beating an animal. Animal cruelty is adopting a pet and then bringing it back to the shelter just because you decided you don't like dog hair on your couch. Animal cruelty is wearing a fur coat just cause it looks good and not knowing the torture behind it. Animal cruelty is leaving your dog on a chain all day. Animal cruelty is giving an animal the thought that they have a chance to do nothing but love you and you taking it away from them simply because it isn't "convenient for you". All animals deserve to love someone and be socialized and sheltered and taken care of and you don't have to beat an animal to be cruel. Open your eyes and realize that there are so many forms of cruelty towards animals that you never even knew about. Give them a chance. - S. Dickinson
ReplyDeleteMany people go about with the mentality that they are superior to animals and they absolutely careless about the pain that they inflict the animals. Animal cruelty has been accepted into the society for so long that children are born and they watch their parents abusing animals, they grow up abusing animals. I believe people when animal abuse is as common the as it is, it is hard for people who grow up watching their parents abusing animals to be different. That is the more reason why we have to sensitize the people around us. Many people have suppressed their consciences and to the point that they do not sympathize when they inflict pain on animals. Irene T
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that children are a product of their environment and law enforcement should seek out those who abuse their animals because what if one day they decide since their child is smaller than them (like animals), they could abuse them. More and more people should be aware of the animal abuse so many well known companies partake in. Molly S.
DeleteI commend you for being a vegetarian. I don't think I could ever do it! We do need to take care of animals and make sure they are treated humanely.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the initial point made and don’t agree with putting animals in intention harm and believe animal cruelty should be eliminated. Animals should be looked after and not put in cages their whole life. Not being a vegetarian I feel like I don’t have the same perspective as the author. However, I do believe making sure the animals are comfortable is something companies like McDonalds look over in order to increase their profit margin and believe this be stopped.
ReplyDeleteNick P.
Animals should have rights and i don't think everyone will need to become vegetarians to understand this principle. To each their own but i think people need to become more aware of their environment, become more knowledgeable about animals and their plight and make informed decisions not to harm,torture and misuse them for their own cynical amusement. If we have to start small lets do that and then the large companies and investors will become more informed and make informed decisions to change and do better in regards to animals.
ReplyDeleteI agree that we should not harm animals and those who do so a morally corrupt and problem have issues with other people and laws as well. The issue here is that you're basically saying people are animals by being cruel to animals. This almost giving them permission to hurt the animals, because in the animal kingdom, animals are cruel to other animals.
ReplyDeleteJeff c
I believe cruelty to animals is a horrific offense that should come with a stricter punishment. Animals are defenseless and in most cases dependent upon someone else to live a happy life. Ruining that trust by purposely harming an innocent animal is so sad.
ReplyDeleteWhile I'm not a vegetarian by any means whatsoever, I am a huge animal lover. I think it is completely inhumane the way companies treat animals.
ReplyDeleteAmy T.
I am not a vegetarian, however I do believe that animal cruelty is a disgusting practice. Companies should not use animals for testing in anyway, especially with how advanced we are as a society. We should be able to find new ways to perform trial without using a living thing.
ReplyDeleteChristina L.
I think there are other ways companies can make their product without testing on animals. There so many alternatives that can be done.
ReplyDeleteShyia S.
Animals should have human rights. Animals cannot speak for themselves, and it takes us humans to speak and decide for them. If we understood their language, I believe none of these controversial killings would be happening. We don't understand animals of course. But, if people are killing and hurting animals we don't understand, its the same thing as another human hurting someone they don't understand. Should people start hurting or killing someone they don't understand because of a different language? Of course the answer is no.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could be a vegan because I can't stand the way animals are treated when being bred for food. Unfortunately, I am severely anemic and cannot live on a meat-free diet. I wish the food industry treated these animals in a more humane way. I don't think humans should have to stop eating meat because it is an important part of our diet, just as it is for other animals. I believe the problem is the over consumption of meat. If people cut back on their meat consumption, the huge factory farms would not be required, and smaller farms which treat their animals correctly will start to prosper.
ReplyDeleteStephanie Q
I agree with some of this. As humans, we are to take care of those lesser than us. It is our responsibility to make sure animals are being fairly treated and to do our best to do so. By spaying and neutering our pets we are ensuring that the population does not keep going up while there are still animals who need a home.
ReplyDeleteI believe that animals should have more rights than humans, at least humans know what is going on. I hunt but I only kill one deer a year, which I live on. 90% of people eat meat but I guarantee most of them couldn't kill an animal. I feel terrible about when I kill an animal but at least I do not torture and hurt an animal to the put that it dies before it reaches butchery.
ReplyDeleteDaulton S
I think the reasons behind pet population control would be a great idea to make awareness of. It would be less strays and if controlled enough a possible chance for less fur production because of the decrease in animal population. Sharnice W SCC
ReplyDeleteAnimal rights is the idea that animals of all kinds are entitled to live a free, and natural life. Unfortunately, animal cruelty is common, which is a perfect example as to why animal rights are so important. I am personally not a vegetarian, but the way that animals are handled and treated for human consumption is a disgrace. There has to be other ways to provide meat/poultry for human consumption without having to torture the animals.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with this post. Do you see how excited our animals get when we get home from work or school? They depend on us for a lot but they really are a great animal to have around for company. They would do anything for us, if we are in danger they would protect us and make sure we are okay.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you in saying that animal cruelty is wrong. That being said, I also believe that using animals for certain things is absolutely necessary, but they shouldn't be treated harshly. We definitely NEED to improve on the techniques that we use towards animals!
ReplyDeleteAnimal cruelty breaks my heart. I have had many dogs as a part of my family and I can't imagine them being with anyone else, because if they were not welcomed into my loving home, what would've happened to them? I have always spayed and neutered my dogs because there is no reason to bring more dogs into this world that will more commonly than not, be subject to cruelty.
ReplyDeleteI am not a vegetarian or vegan. I will not give up meat, as I am allergic to shellfish/seafood/fish. I also grew up in the midwest where it seems more normal to live life on a family farm. I have yet to be on a farm where the animals are treated cruelly or inhumanely. This is a way of life. It is learned at a young age not to get attached to the cattle because in a couple years they will be butchered. There are also cats and dogs on these farms that were dumped and/or left for dead that are given the best life. There are always going to be several ways of looking at things, but this is the way of life for these farmers and their families and it needs to be respected. The majority of people that I know would never in a million years be able to deal with that way of life.
ReplyDeleteAnimal cruelty is extremely wrong. Animals are harmed in so many inhumane ways.
ReplyDeleteI believe animals should have their own rights! I know they cannot speak for themselves, so that is why we must speak for them. People need to put themselves in the animals situation. How would you feel about being put in a tiny cage your whole life? How would you feel if someone skinned you alive or took off your whole scalp just for your hair? The things animals have to go through day in and day out for human purposes really sickens me. There is no need now for fur, leather or any other animal products.
ReplyDeleteI am not vegetarian but I totally agree with you on this post. It is completely disgusting that some people are satisfied over beating animals.
ReplyDeleteSamantha D.
While I agree with you that animals are put through brutal situations that they cannot control, I do not think that we should stop consuming them altogether. I believe that God gave us animals for companionship and to help us survive. That means eating them. However, I do think that the way we go about treating them is horrid. We do not have to torture them to kill them. I also agree that overpopulation is a huge issue. There are too many animals in this world that do not have homes as it is. Breeding more and more is not going to help the situation.
ReplyDeleteI believe there is a certain degree of animal cruelity. There is also a line between antural selection and this. McDonalds how they treat chickens is sickening. However, hunting for livestock in the country I believe is sometimes what is necessary for food. Survival of the fittest is part of this. There needs to be boundaries for some of these things but still it isn't a huge problem compared to human issues so it is often overlooked. Eddie B.
ReplyDeleteAnimal rights should be enforced and coded with more moral respect. They live, they breath, they hurt like all of us do. Do i believe some of the practices need to be addressed absolutely but at the same time we have needs of food.
ReplyDeleteI stand for animal rights! We are the voice for them! I believe animals of all kinds have the largest hearts and are innocent, they were here before us and its our job to keep them safe.
ReplyDeletei totally agree that its sad and a shame that these animals have to endure so much pain and cruelty. we as humans wouldn't want to be treated as such. if they were to do this things at least have the decency to give them painkillers etc. or just don't do it at all. Deanna T
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