Animal Abuse

By: Parker Horn

The Problem• Animal Abuse is

only rarely reported.

• 65.5% involve dogs, 18% involve cats, 25% involved other animals(“Animal Cruelty Facts and Statistics: The Humane Society of the United States.”)

• Pit bulls to be most targeted breed out of dogs

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StatisticsAccording to: “Pet

Statistics.” ASPCA …• Approx. 7.6

million animals enter animal shelters.

• Each year 2.7 million dogs and cats are euthanized (1.2 million dogs, 1.4 million cats)

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Solution• Stop animal

abuse early on.• Put on good

examples of good behavior when around others such as little children.

• Adopt to prevent euthanizations!

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More Solutions that you can do!ASPCA gives 10 ways to report and prevent animal abuse (A “Top 10 Ways to Prevent Animal Cruelty.” ASCPA. )

1. Know who to call to report Animal cruelty.

2. Get to know and lookout for animals in your neighborhood

3. Make the call4. Provide as much info as

possible when reporting animal cruelty

5. Contact local authorities

6. Fight for the passage of strong anti-cruelty laws

7. Set a good example for others

8. Talk to your kids about how to treat animals with kindness and respect

9. Support your local shelter or animal rescue organization

10. Start a neighborhood watch program

Works Cited• N/A. “Animal Cruelty Facts and Statistics: The Humane

Society of the United States.” RSS. Humane Society, 21 July 2011. Web. 26 Aug. 2014

• N/A. “Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty.” ASPCA. ASPCA, N/A. Web 26 Aug. 2014

• N/A. “Facts About Animal Abuse & Domestic Violence.” Facts About Animal Abuse & Domestic Violence. Humane Society, N/A. Web. 26 Aug. 2014

• N/A. “Greenfield: Partners for Animal Welfare.” PAWS: Hancock County. P.A.W.S, N/A Web. 26 Aug. 2014

• N/A. “Help Stop Animal Cruelty and Suffering.” Animal Rights Action. Animal Rights, N/A. Web. 27 Aug. 2014

• N/A. “Pet Statistics.” ASPCA. ASPCA, N/A. Web 27 Aug. 2014• N/A “Top 10 Ways to Prevent Animal Cruelty.” ASCPA.

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