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    and celebration as he describes the entertainment: concerts, carnival rides, lobster-themed food, lobster-themed clothes, and lobster-themed toys (50). In spite of that, he changes his attitude as he observes that the festival is actually promoting cruelty to animals and holds a long discussion whether or not lobsters can actually feel pain. Through the use of his language and description, Wallace convinces the audience as he claims to persuade the reader to stop eating lobsters, but he doesn’t explicitly

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    Animal abuse is a big issue in society. Most animal cruelty is caused by humans. Almost ten million animals die from animal abuse each year just in the U.S. 60% of those animals are dogs, 18% involve cats, and 22% involve other animals. Over 250,000 animals fall victim to neglect or abandonment a year and the person responsible rarely ever gets caught or arrested for what they've done. Animal welfare workers in Wales are investigating after a hedgehog was found tied to a tree with a ¨makeshift crucifix¨

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    not being informed enough to the abuse of these animals. Not just dogs and cats are being abused, wild-life such as zoo animals and show animals like in circuses. Animal cruelty is a problem that’s rapidly growing, animals around the world are being starved, beaten, or just left to die. There are many different types of animal cruelty, the more common ones are mistreatment, abandonment, and scientific research. Animals who are in zoos and circuses are forced to live in small cages or captivities, some

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    inhumane actions towards animals. Instead Safety Zone advocates humane programs for population control and to reduce cruelty that arises from over population and stray animals. We provide

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    they are in this world for slave labor and torture. Those people couldn't be more wrong. Animals may look different from humans, but they have just as much the right to live happy lives and thrive as human beings do. People use the term “animal” as one that is savage and unruly, so does that make humans the animals? Some animals are rescued and are given the chance to live out a human-like life, but then there are even more who don't get that same chance. So fight for the rights of these animals and

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    District of Columbia has a law prohibiting cruelty to animals.” (1) I believe that this law should be that anyone who is caught abusing an animal will face time in jail. The five worst states to be an animal in are Idaho, Kentucky, Hawaii, Mississippi, and North Dakota. (2) In these states, there are no laws requiring owners to provide adequate food and water, no requirement for mental health evaluations or counseling for those convicted of animal cruelty, and no restrictions on future ownership

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    ASPCA ASPCA was “founded on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans and must be protected under the law” (“About ASPCA”). By taking part in an ASPCA Signature Event, you’ll help spread awareness about animal cruelty and show your support for the ASPCA’s work to help animals in need nationwide. The ASPCA hosts a variety of events throughout the year that appeal to animal lovers with various animal welfare interests. ASPCA is an organization that

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    violence. Despite animal cruelty being a felony which can result in jail time for over 15 years and 500,000 dollars in fines, it is still an issue which occurs on a daily basis across the United States. It is important for these animals to not go unnoticed, which can be achieved if society became more enlightened and educated on the topic of animal cruelty. (Pacelle, 2011). 2. THESIS/PURPOSE: Today we will explain the significance, and inherency due to animal cruelty, as well as several solutions

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    and helping out one another in need? It was all but a fantasy. Reality was much harsher. Humans of today are too preoccupied with getting the latest technology and looking good to notice what is going on around them. Madeline found humans no better than automatons programmed to wake up, work, eat and sleep. They are hollow shells with no heart to feel and this was the thing that Madeline hated the most. Humans have no feelings. They pursue pleasures without knowing what it was. They have no compassion

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    What Is Animal Cruelty?

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    Animal Cruelty Cruelty is not always in the form of an individual beating an animal, that is animal abuse, animal cruelty is when an individual hurts an animal or doesn’t care for an animal responsibly. Animal cruelty has been around since ancient times, in ancient Rome during the 12th century dogs were used for fighting, similar to the type of dog fighting the world has today (“Animal Cruelty”). Animal cruelty hasn’t been always as big of a problem as it is now, but as animal cruelty grows the

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