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Introduction
As it known, the recent issue of cruelty to animals is particularly acute. Many countries have adopted laws to protect animals; animal cruelty is a criminal offense. Thus, according to the social opinion, a person must not only prevent animal abuse, but also take care of them. But is it not dangerous – to concern excessively for animals?
On the one hand, animal abuse is an act of cruelty which must be punished, but on the other hand, the excessive treatment sometimes can harm animals even not lesser than abuse.
In this report, the problem of animal abuse and excessive concern about them will be discussed.
Animal Abuse
The issue of animal cruelty is long overdue. In fact, the world is full of cruelty and violence, but if a person is at least able to seek help, can somehow protect themselves, aware of their rights, the animals are deprived of such opportunities. Every now and then the stories about animal cruelty reveal, there are a variety of materials in the media, world wide web, which confirms that it is worth to think seriously about what animal rights protection and promotion of humane treatment of animals needed today as never before. Protecting the rights of animals is required, the animals, of course, have the right to be guarded against abuse, harassment or inappropriate content, as a result of which they suffer. Animals - this is not material for the spending allowance for experimental or scientific experiments.
Unfortunately, many people who give birth to animals, do not realize that this is not mere entertainment. The cruelty to animals must be stopped, because just like humans, animals feel pain, the attitude towards them. But some individuals can simply take it out on the poor animals for their personal failures or bad mood.
In addition, pet owners do not realize the responsibility they take on when they decide to shelter themselves a pet. Many cats and dogs on the streets because their owners got bored with the old toys. Humane treatment of animals is not known so the owners. Get a pet for fun, some forget that these animals need care. As a result, often the animals that were on the street, or are killed because they are not adapted to living in such conditions, if they grew up in an apartment, or altogether euthanized. Because animals need to be protected from such irresponsible owners.
Millions of animals have never known the humane treatment by their own masters. So, unfortunately, there are cases where, for example, animal cruelty is evident in the fact that the birds are locked in small cells, inhospitable, and the latter are only a beautiful interior decoration. Animals have to live in deplorable conditions, limitation of movement, mud, and even at all - hunger.
It is terrible to think how many animals subjected to abuse by people. And yet, all of that in these cases can the law do about animals - it's fine the offender. Sure, the fight against violations of the law to protect the rights of animals from abuse should be strengthened.
Humane treatment of animals is a must. After all, if a person acquiring a pet, expect to find in him a friend for many single people pets - this is the only way to not feel alone. But why do people sometimes forget that animals need our care and protection? Sometimes there are strange and incomprehensible changes - once the pet becomes a burden to their owners when sick or old. For example, a dog who all his life faithfully served his master, can become useless when it becomes weak.
People live in a civilized society, and cruelty to animals is just not compatible with the concepts of humanity and morality. Each of us, in the treatment of animals should be regulated not only by the law of the animals, but also their own morals. Animal protection should be a priority for every self-respecting man.
Modern society often refers to an unprecedented abuse and cruelty to animals. Previously, the only form of animal cruelty, the media coverage was the mistreatment of circus animals. Today, thanks to the efforts of NGOs, people will learn more information and statistics about the ill treatment of animals. Outrage over the animals, called experiments on animals - the biggest danger, discovered in recent years.
In 2006, the Council on Ethics for animals at the Ministry of Justice in Denmark found that the sexual relationship between man and dog is not subject to prohibition and can not be considered cruel treatment, except in cases where such a relationship demonstrates openly or animals used for the filming of pornography and sex show. Only one of the ten members of the Council opposed the decision. A deputy from the right Danish People's Party, Christian Hansen was shocked by the decision, demanding to bring this issue to a referendum.
According to a study of the Fund for the Protection of Animal Rights in the United States in five states of the country the punishment for animal abuse "is not consistent with the values of American society."
According to Broom, D.M.,“in 2009 in the U.S. there were 832 cases of cruelty to animals. of ill- treatment of animals used for providing information online source. States such as Florida (68 cases), California (50 cases) and Pennsylvania (51 cases) were the leaders in the number of cases of animal cruelty” (10). It also have been found different ways of cruelty to animal. A recent report by non-governmental organizations reported that research laboratories do not fulfill the rules and regulations for animals. Some of those facts about the mistreatment of animals in laboratories are dire. Cruelty to animals is a fairly common phenomenon among laboratory workers. Animals suffer ill-treatment, for example, they poured water pressure hoses, they have a variety of harmful chemicals and bleaches. Animals were forced to swallow a variety of chemicals to conduct testing. This practice is carried out under the name of animal experiments, it is illegal and unethical, as well as other forms of animal cruelty. Prevent cruelty to animals is possible by taking the necessary measures. The following is information about the various forms of animal cruelty.
There are many laws against cruelty and animal welfare programs that exist in all states and U.S. territories. These laws prohibit the abuse, torture, beating, mutilation and unnecessary killing of animals. They also include neglect, refusal or withdrawal of the animals with food, water and shelter. There are many organizations that have been established in order to monitor the animal cruelty and take action against violators. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), an animal rescue agencies, animal shelters, etc., investigating cases of animal abuse. If these agencies do not have the police or sheriff's department may take appropriate action. Once it has gathered enough evidence, the prosecution filed a local, regional or federal attorney.
According to the U.S. legislative history of Welfare Act, “the primary federal law relating to animal care and conditions in the US is the Animal Welfare Act of 1966, amended in 1970, 1976, 1985, 1990, 2002 and 2007. It is the only Federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers. Other laws, policies, and guidelines may include additional species coverage or specifications for animal care and use, but all refer to the Animal Welfare Act as the minimum acceptable standard” (23)
Excessive Care of Animals
According to Caroline Hewson, “Animal welfare is the physical and psychological well-being of animals.” But some people harm animals in their longing to make animal welfare being perfect.
Most of the problems with excessive care of the animals cause the pet owners. Most owners are often lightly to care for a pet and do not care about the daily routine pet. The most important role in the life of a pet plays his diet. Many people are overfed animal that causes him obesity and heart problems. Some just do not bother to clean up after him, and walk in timely manner. This is leading to unsanitary conditions at home and increases the risk of infectious diseases for animal.
Pets are almost always different from their homeless relatives groomed appearance. But it should known that excessive care of a pet can have an adverse effect on his health.
It's no secret that homeless animals are taking baths in the rain jets. This fact makes one wonder whether or not pets frequent water treatment? Veterinarians are often advised not to bathe the pet as it significantly lowers the immune system. Especially dangerous frequent water treatments using special detergents that simply destroys the protective function of the skin.
Most cats are clean animals are considered. Therefore, cats rarely bathed, and the complete absence of water treatment does not prevent them stay clean. But dogs are less cleanly, so from time to time require bathing. But the use of special shampoos is relevant only if the dog get covered in something far from sanitary norms and it comes from simply unbearable stench. In other cases it is sufficient to wash the pet's usual clean under running water. Special mention deserves the nail clipping animals. By the way, cats are able to independently remove dead skin and nails in need of human assistance only in the event of illness or old age. But dogs need grooming claws every two weeks. Carefully inspect the animal's claw clearance – only the dark part can be cut.
Another important aspect of the harm of excessive pet care are unskilled workers of humannity services for homeless or wild animals. Not every volunteer for working with such animals. The fact that the care of wild or stray animals in the first place, remember that sooner or later the animal is likely to have to let go at will, into the wild. Excessive concern about the animal may cause blunting of the natural instincts of the animal. Caught in the wild, the animal may not be able to find their own food or to survive in the cold - and all because it is already used to getting food from human hands and live in warmth. Professional vets know how to deal with these animals, so their work is very important.
Conclusion
In this essay has been discussed how people should treat animals. On the one hand, animals abuse is a cruel action and must be prevented and punished, but on the other hand, the excessive care is also harmful.
The schools need to teach children how they can deal with animal cruelty. Above all, children need to know about animal rights, and that cruelty to animals is illegal. Kindness and compassion towards animals - the most important factor. Some children enjoy the activities related to the torture of animals. Such behavior is harmful not only to animal suffering, but also the people who interact with these children. Animals, like humans, suffer from abuse. If a child understands this, he will most likely be suspended from such actions, and will also discourage people who do this.
People should know this to know, how care about animals better.
Works Cited
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