Pets Argumentative Essays Samples For Students

The Black Cat short story is a narration of a man’s story that revolves around his pets and how he treats them. This man was since being a boy a calm person with a great liking for animals. In any case, he was made fun of for his disposition in his early age. The man owned several animals that his wife also endeared. However, his attitude and deep affection for these animals changed so much when he began to indulge in alcohol. The man whose favorite animal was a large black cat named Pluto especially inflicted harm on this animal by physical abuse. This ...

World For All is an association that cares for abandoned and sick animals and forwards animal adoption or re-homing of those that have been left in the streets. During their 2013 campaign, they posted an ad that definitely draws attention for more reasons than one. It is a black and white ad with a grey background. It shows a man at the edge of a black rooftop with his hands and feet in a position that shows his intention to throw himself off the roof, while his leashed dog seems to be pushing the man towards the opposite direction and prevent his jumping. Although ...

Introduction

The Last Express is a tale of the work of a blind detective, who does his investigation in a manner that ordinary detectives could not compare. The story started after the lead actor, Duncan Maclain was blinded during World War I, but that did not stop him from investigating criminal activities. The changes featured in the book included that of living as a blind person, despite having been sighted before. More importantly, the irreversible nature of the change appears to be the main focus of the book, mainly because he is able to do criminal investigations, more effectively than the many detectives that ...

Human beings should treat animals as living things with their goals and interest. While consciousness between species is ever equal between two different species, human beings should recognize the animals have dignity, and our value system should take that into consideration for pets and livestock. Outside of an ethical question, meat diets are more taxing on the environment those vegetarian diets. Another question in human treatment of animals is how animals should be treated in experimental situations and what species of animals should be used.
For much of human consideration, ethics was not a discipline that extended human compassion ...

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PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is an American organization for animal rights. It gives voice against four major issues regarding treatment of animals such as fur farming, using animals for entertainment, factory farming, and animal testing. PETA also fights against eating animals, killing of animals, keeping chained dogs, bullfighting, and cock fighting. Even though the organization’s intention is good to save the life of the animal, PETA is often considered as unrealistic and extremist. PETA states that creating the institution of breeding, as “pets” are selfish. According to Newkirk, who led PETA, the word “friends” ...

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There is an old saying that goes says that, if a dog bit a man today, it would not provoke any extraordinary reaction from the public. However, if the man bit the dog back, it would certainly create a buzz in society. The essence of this analogy is to illustrate that there are qualities that make something qualify to be in the news. These qualities give an event, or whatever piece of information newsworthiness. Today, one would possibly think that if a celebrity face or story does not appear on the front pages of a newspaper or magazine, it won’t sell at all ( ...

Breed-specific legislation is the restriction of and legislation regarding certain breeds of dog, often dogs that are considered violent, dangerous, or erratic in their behaviors (Collier, 2006). Proponents of breed-specific legislation point out that there are certain types of dogs that are most frequently used in dogfighting rings, and that these dogs are more likely to be dangerous to the general public. However, research has shown repeatedly that this is not the case; breed-specific legislation and controls on the breeding of dogs (excluding dog-wild canine hybrids)is nothing more than a reactionary response to perceived social ills that have little ...

Pit bulls are one of the breed dogs with the worst reputations. Their reputations are because of the reports from media. Sadly there are countless stories of pit bulls attack people. There are stories of dogfights with pit bulls being in them. Even sadder, all the facts are not presented.
Mentioning getting the facts straights bring to this critical but friendly reminder. It brings these rudimentary questions. Plus throughout this paper it will bring rudimentary questions to engage the readers to critical think and to keep an open-minded.
When humans are judged there been many times we ...

It is known world over that domestic dogs, which are scientifically referred to canis familiaris are man’s best friend and the most trusted friend a man can have. It is for this reason that they are the only animals, when well trained and nurtured, can always stay faithful and truthful to its owner. Dog training is therefore a very important aspect of rearing a dog into what the dog owner really wants from it. It really is a problem on how to go about dog training because there are many approaches to it. There are many approaches that can be used in ...

I have very much enjoyed reading the travels of Marco Polo through the Indian Ocean, as well as his appraisal of the different civilizations and tribes he meets along the way. This particular section is interesting to me, due to the fact that he has somewhat of an imperialist view of these tribes. He always has to compare and frame these tribes to the Christian audience he is writing to, and it almost seems like a manual for what needs to be conquered and taken for the glory of Europe.

Polo does not spend much time in India before heading ...

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The fashion industry is one of the fast growing industries worldwide occupying a place with the sky-rocketing information technology industry. Generally, clothing made of animal fur is expensive and a person with this expensive dress is regarded of a higher class in society.

Fur is leather with the hair retained, usually for its comforting feel. Fur for clothing is sourced from various animals including cats, dogs, rabbits, foxes etc. Jackets, hats, belts and handbags can all be made from fur. Fur has been used for centuries as a source of clothing all over the world and in both traditional and modern societies. For ...

When considering the problems of importing exotic animals from foreign countries, it is necessary to evaluate the laws that currently exist, and determine whether or not they provide an effective means of safeguarding the animals in question. In this essay, it will be argued that the laws that are in place at this time do not protect animals from mistreatment in an adequate manner, nor do they effectively prevent the occurrence of disease.

One of the biggest reasons for importing exotic animals into the country is for private ownership, which is an ethically dubious practice that places the welfare ...

David Hernandez’s poem Pigeons is a comparison piece. Hernandez compares the activities and treatment of pigeons to those of Hispanics. He uses symbolism, imagery and tone as techniques in conveying his theme of racism. Overall, it is an accessible poem with a clear subject matter.

Hernandez uses the first line of the poem as a statement: “Pigeons are the spiks of Birdland” (Hernandez 1023). This provides a sound introduction to the theme and the tone of the rest of the poem that is to come. Hernandez was Hispanicwhich somehow makes the word ‘spiks’ even more shocking; this was, no doubt, intentional. He ...

Are Pit Bulls A Threat or Family Friendly

Dogs are often times called man’s best friends as they tend to get along well with humans. They can be very gently and friendly as well as loving and caring. Other times the same species can attack, create mishaps and reek havoc in a person’s life. Pit Bulls are descendants of the Bull dog or Bull Terrier. Over a hundred years ago they were known to work on farms and help with herding bulls but they still had a gentleness about them. They were later on used in the homes to comfort children as they are known ...

Pit-bulls have had controversy surrounding them for many years. There are some people who think the breed should be eradicated because of the breed being vicious to other dogs and people. There have been numerous cases that have made news headlines about pit-bulls attacking people. One of the main concerns people have is that pit-bulls are the number one breed of dogs commonly found in dog fighting circles. Due to them being raised to attack and kill other dogs, they are difficult to retrain to socialize with other dogs and people and end up either being euthanized or live ...

Is a Picture Really Worth a Thousand Words

In Art Speigelman’s graphic novel Maus I and II we get many actions illustrated in pictures instead of words. The novel portrays his father holocaust survival story and relationship with Vladeks. The comic book style pages show a powerful message through symbolism and the mimics. The novel begins with generalizing the Jews, the Polish, and the Germans with different animal characters. The Jews as mice, the Germans as cats, and the Polish as pigs. His novel depicts cat and mouse gaming struggles. The Jews were suffering, when were closed in this circle being sent into concentrations camps by the ...

Based on John Locke’s political point of view, cars ought to have power to drive on Pacific Coast Highway without bicyclists interfering with the current driving habits. This will ensure a safer highway for both bicyclists and automobile drivers. Justice is desired in order to attain property and cater to the individuals through work/ labor. When we are born, we are given rights by the name of God, consisting of gave us natural rights by which we give consent to the government; in exchange we are given life, liberty, and the ability to attain Property. In a capitalistic society we ...

Introduction

Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were brutally murdered between 10:15 p.m. and 10:35 p.m. on Sunday June 12, 1994 in the front of Nicole Brown Simpson’s Brentwood condominium located in Los Angeles, California. O.J. Simpson committed these murders. The witness testimony and the evidence at the crime scene of the murders of Brown Simpson and Goldman clearly indicate that O.J. Simpson committed the crimes. However, the incompetence of the Los Angeles Police Department during the investigation of the murders allowed the defense to create reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors so that a non-guilty verdict ...

1) Anyone with vision knows that it is the most pervasive of all the senses. To find the truth in this is that one someone hears something, like something falling off the table, one looks to confirm if what one has heard is what it sounded like. But when someone has seen something it is already convincing enough. Vision does not appeal to the other senses for confirmation but the other senses appeal to vision in this way. While it may be the most convincing of all of the five sense. Descartes did not believe that it should be ...

I intend to discuss the ethical implications of euthanasia throughout the course of this essay. Firstly I will be touching on the German philosopher Kant regarding his theories on personhood and consciousness in terms of people in vegetative states such as Terri Schiavo. I then will be moving on to broader issues of euthanasia such as the right to die and the legality of assisted suicide refusal of treatment the utilitarian perspective and the Nicomachean ethics of Aristotle. The purpose of which is to determine whether or not euthanasia is an ethical approach to incurable illnesses or disabilities which ...

The idea behind Foucault's theory of power structures is that power is what makes society what it is. Power exists everywhere and comes from man's concept of what his or her definition of everywhere is. Given that power is derived from everywhere, it is not a structure, but rather an overarching influence that exists in society. The idea of power according to Foucault is intertwined with the subject of knowledge. Using the term, power/knowledge, Foucault identifies that the concept of power is accepted in society through the idea that within knowledge lies truth.
Truth, to Foucault is what induces ...

In the final discussion on the use of animalization in the literary classics will be on “Madness and Civilization” written by Michael Foucault. The piece is another poignant example, along with “Diary of a Madmen” and “The Metamorphosis,” of how writers have used the historical comparison of animalization in regard to mentally troubled individuals. I will compare and contrast how Foucault uses the concept of animalization in his writing compared to the writer of the other two stories. Foucault’s story differs greatly from the previous authors, as it takes the reader on a type of journey through the changes in ...

Advantages of a retirement home for Mrs. Willis

Introduction
For many years, retirement homes have helped families in caring for their loved ones once they grow old. Today, many people work and spend limited time at home. The absence from home makes it difficult to take care of their old relatives once they become unable to provide for themselves. It creates an additional burden to those responsible. Retirement homes seem to offer a solution to the problem; they offer a conducive and safe environment where senior citizens can spend their last years well. It exposes them to other senior citizens they can interact with; such homes provide a safe ...

In the play A Raisin in the Sun, one of the most important themes is the coming of age of the main characters, Walter and Benethea. In the beginning of the play, they are both very flawed and selfish characters – Walter seeks to help the family in the wake of his father’s death, but his decisions often lead to disastrous consequences. Benethea, on the other hand, must learn to make her own decisions and forge ahead in life, as well as change her already established preconceptions of race and identity. Hansberry’s play, like the Langston Hughes poem “ ...

Modern fiction has often been marked by experts as being defined by the rise of first-person narration. First-person narration offers a variety of advantages to the author, but in addition to having advantages, it also offers unique pitfalls for writers who are utilizing it when they are creating fiction. The problem with the first-person narrative is that the “I”-- the speaker, the narrator of the piece-- must be compelling and believable, even if he or she is unreliable as a narrator. Everyone has an internal monologue, and if the narrator’s internal monologue strays too far from what is believable ...

A problem play is a play in which the characters discuss some problem of modern life and the plot works out this problem. A Doll’s House (1879), which is one of Henrik Ibsen’s most prominent realistic prose dramas, is recognized as the pioneer of the genre of realism in theatre. Since this play focuses on controversial issues and social problems, it is often referred to as a problem play. Ghosts, An Enemy of the People and The Wild Duck are some of Ibsen’s other problem plays. There are also certain characteristics that are displayed by a play, namely the ...

I have never thought in my life having a cloned animal. In this case, walking in the city streets with a cloned pet, yet the natural pet is at home. Technology is taking the world at a tremendous pace, whereby people are left wondering what exactly is going on. Cloning is one form of genetic engineering, whereby an organism of an exact copy of the other is created. The issue of animal cloning has led to unending debates. For example, when dolly the sheep was created in the year 1997, and died in 2003, led to tremendous questions on the ethical and ...

Horse slaughter is a practice of slaughtering horses for their meat and then selling this for consumption by humans. This practice has been the subject of a heated debate in the recent past to the extent that, at one moment, all the three horse slaughter plants in the United States had to be shut down. A vast majority of the American population opposes horse slaughter according to several surveys done by professionals. Just like other domestic animals like dogs, horses are perceived to be man’s companion. Because of this and their use in sporting and as working animals it is ...

Bilbao is one of the most storied cities in Spain, dating back more than 700 years. Presently, it has about 500,000 people within its boundaries, but Greater Bilbao, an area over 400 square kilometers in area, has over 1 million people.1 Although it had long been a leading port, it also gained prominence in the shipbuilding, chemicals and steel industries; however, when those industries began to decline after the death of Franco in 1975, the city sank into a recession. One of the causes for this recession had been Franco’s insistence that these industries only serve Spanish clients instead ...

Animal rights’ is an issue that is ignored and assumed by human beings who consider them insignificant creatures. Tom Regan, in his article about animal rights, takes us through some aspects of human and animal life and the way we ought to treat them. According to him, what has mostly been considered abuse of the animals is a small portion of the root cause of such issues. He emphasizes on the fact that animal abuse is beyond slaughtering them for food or using them for sports or such kind of things. The root cause of all the abuse that animals ...